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Conditions in kennels for military working dogs led to 4 deaths, IG says

2+ hour, 50+ min ago  (504+ words) Published Feb 23, 2026 1:48 PM EST Four military working dogs died over a three-year period at bases across the country because they were housed in aging kennels that were not kept in good condition, a Pentagon report found. Kennels at bases around…...

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Army changes course, decides to keep horses at two bases

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (308+ words) Published Dec 30, 2025 1:30 PM EST The Army is pulling the reins and now plans to keep its military horse programs at two bases that were set to end in 2026. The Military Working Equid programs will remain active at Fort Riley, Kansas…...