K-9 Veterans Day 2019 Introduces Dog-Friendly American Flag
KANSAS CITY, Mo., March 11, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — A new American flag, created in colors visible to dogs, was introduced yesterday in honor of the more than 30,000 dogs who have served in the United States military since 1942. It is believed that dogs do not see the color red, so a yellow, white and blue striped flag has been created and was raised at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, commemorating the service and sacrifices of these American military and working dogs.
The new American flag was introduced March 10, 2019, in honor of the more than 30,000 dogs who have served in the United States military since 1942. Ahead of K-9 Veterans Day on March 13, the flag was raised at the National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri.
The United States K9 Corps were created on March 13, 1942. Since then the dogs officially became the part of military service. Border Patrol K9s, Customs K9s, Police K9s, Secret Service K9s, Airport Service K9s and FBI K9s daily work to save and protect the Americans and the homeland. That is why military dogs should be honored accordingly.
Military dogs have always been a part of American military efforts. They continue to serve on the borders on land and sea every day. The dogs are trained to provide numerous functions, including search, rescue, explosives detection, scout, patrol and enemy subdue.
K9 Veterans Day was created by Joe White of Jacksonville, Florida. He was Vietnam War veteran, K9 handler and trainer. Joe White died on October 24, 2009 and since then his wife continued the effort to get nationwide recognition for this holiday. New Jersey officially recognized the holiday in 2010.
