Celebrate K-9 Veterans Day

March 13th is known as National K-9 Veterans Day in honor of military dogs and the service they have provided over the years. This day offers a chance to reflect on the roles that dogs have had in the U.S. military and the sacrifices some have made. Learn more about K-9 Veterans Day, including how to honor these dogs. Military Dogs in U.S. History Dogs started training for the U.S. Army’s War Dog Program, or K-9 Corps, on March 12, 1942, but they were part of American military history before that. Dogs mainly served as mascots or morale boosters during...