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Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP05 Dec 2018 10:05 p.m. PST

….soldiers in a fierce fight in Afghanistan.

"A military working dog was killed in a fierce firefight in Afghanistan last week, and his actions in his final moments saved the lives of several US soldiers.


Maiko, a multi-purpose canine (MPC) assigned to Army 75th Ranger Regiment's 2nd Battalion, was killed during a raid on Al Qaeda militants in Nimruz Province. Sgt. Leandro Jasso, who was assigned to the same unit, was also killed during this engagement….."
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shirleys painting06 Dec 2018 9:43 a.m. PST

My husband, John, served in Kunar Province, with the 1-508th.

Oberlindes Sol LIC Supporting Member of TMP06 Dec 2018 2:34 p.m. PST

This is another case of an immigrant entering military service and making the ultimate sacrifice for his adopted country. Dankjewel, Maiko.

COL Scott ret08 Dec 2018 11:22 a.m. PST

Canines are well noted for their loyalty to their "pack", but they are not immigrants- they don't have dog nations.

Tango01 Supporting Member of TMP08 Dec 2018 11:46 a.m. PST

That is not a good comparison my friend….


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