Jul312013News A new memorial salutes fallen canine heroes. In late 2005, Sgt. Maj. Chris Moyer and his unit were on patrol in Iraq’s Western Euphrates River Valley when his canine soldier companion, Valco, detected an enemy sniper lying in wait with an AK-47. The enemy fled into a thick palm grove and the dog gave chase, locating and holding the combatant at bay. But then the trapped sniper opened fire on Valco, killing him instantly. Read More: Category: NewsBy RonJuly 31, 2013 Author: Ron http://www.uswardogs.com Post navigationPreviousPrevious post:Military Dog Trainers Volunteering to help Shelter Dogs.NextNext post:MARSOC Wants X-Ray Machines for DogsRelated postsHow to Honor the Military Dogs Who Serve Our NationMarch 21, 2019Mission K9 Rescue is Finding Homes for Heroic DogsMarch 21, 2019Life-changing companions: How to afford a service dogMarch 18, 2019K9s For Warriors – Because Together We StandSeptember 10, 2018WAR DOG: A SOLDIER’S BEST FRIENDNovember 7, 2017A soldier and the dog that saved his lifeNovember 2, 2017