US Military Dog Injured in Combat Receives Top Honor for Bravery

A U.S. military service dog that saved the lives of thousands of troops by sniffing out explosives has been awarded the highest honor of bravery by a British animal charity. Lucca the German shepherd completed six years of active service with more than 400 patrols in Iraq and Afghanistan. U.S. Marines say she protected the lives of thousands of American and allied troops. "She's incredibly smart and loyal,” said her handler, U.S. Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham....

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