War animals

This Day in History: USMC's Bulldog Mascots

On this day in 1927, the United States Marine Corps adopts a mascot: the English bulldog. Did you ever wonder why Marines are sometimes...

This Day in History: Lex & Other Military K-9 Adoptions

On this day in 2007, the U.S. Marine Corps grants a bomb-sniffing German Shepherd early retirement. Lex’s release marked the first time...

This Day in History: Chips, the war dog

On this day in 1943, a dog becomes a World War II hero. Chips was a German shepherd-collie-husky mix who’d traveled with the U.S. Army...

This Day in History: Dogs for Defense

On this day in 1942, a Georgia newspaper reports on a new military effort: Dogs for Defense. Did you know that some Americans offered...

This Day in History: Sergeant Stubby, stray dog turned war hero

On this day in 1926, Sergeant Stubby passes away. Stubby wasn’t just any sergeant—he was a dog! He served with the 102nd Infantry, 26th...

This Day in History: Coast Guard Chief Dog Sinbad

On this day in 1951, the only dog to earn a United States Coast Guard NCO rank passes away. Sinbad has been described as a “rough tough...

This Day in History: Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War II

On this day in 2005, a memorial is dedicated for Smoky, the “Yorkie Doodle Dandy” of World War II. Smoky was a little Yorkshire Terrier...

This Day in History: Old Abe, the original “Screaming Eagle”

On this day in 1864, an eagle by the name of “Old Abe” is given to the people of Wisconsin. He would later become the inspiration for the...

This Day in History: Staff Sergeant Reckless, the horse who was a U.S. Marine

On this day in 1968, Staff Sergeant Reckless passes away. This particular United States Marine was a horse. Yes, you read that right. The...

This Day in History: Rags, the dog who was a World War I hero

On or around this day in 1916, a mixed-breed terrier is born. The little dog would go on to become an American war hero—and the U.S. 1st...

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