11/11/2025
Animals have played critical roles in conflict throughout history—carrying messages, scouting terrain, detecting explosives, pulling wounded soldiers or equipment, and even offering comfort under fire. Military working dogs, in particular, have a long tradition of service.
One of the U.S.’s most famous canine veterans, Sergeant Stubby, served during World War I, endured mustard gas attacks, helped locate wounded soldiers, and is remembered as one of the first decorated war dogs.
To all veterans, first responders, military and working animals, search-and-rescue teams, and the dedicated professionals and volunteers who support them, thank you.
Every year at this time we remember the lost and fallen that have gone before us. Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, Armistice Day or Veterans Day) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth countries to remember the members of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty since World....
