January 16, 2007

The Nose Knows: Four-legged ‘Troops’ Sniff Out Explosives

Multi-National Corps – Iraq
Public Affairs Office, Camp Victory
RELEASE No. 20070115-01


2nd BCT, 2nd Inf. Div. Public Affairs

FORWARD OPERATING BASE LOYALTY, Iraq - Two of the 2nd Brigade Combat Team’s most valuable assets never talk about work, preferring to let the results speak for themselves.

Even with their quiet demeanor, they have uncovered numerous weapons caches and explosives, and have become two of the most popular members of the unit.

They are the unit’s two military working dogs, Blacky and Frisko. The dogs are trained to sniff out explosives and chase down insurgents. Getting them ready for those essential tasks is up to the handlers.
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