In 2006, Mike Dowling and Megan Leavey were each desperate to adopt their bomb-detecting partner in the Marines: Rex the German Shepherd. But they’d have to fight the U.S. government, life-changing injuries, and even each other in order to bring their beloved Sergeant home.
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Jul 2020
Fido: Abraham Lincoln’s First ‘First Dog’
Today, Abraham Lincoln is famous for his presidency, and for signing the Emancipation Proclamation. But he was known in his own lifetime for eccentricities like his love of animals, and his close relationship with a small stray mutt named Fido. Learn more about your ad choices. V ... Show More
41m 29s
Jun 2020
Higgins: From Stray to Star
In 1958, animal trainer Frank Inn spotted a dirty, homeless mutt in an animal shelter. He took the pup, named Higgins, home... and made history. That humble stray became one of the biggest leading dogs in Hollywood, headlining the beloved Benji franchise. Learn more about your ad ... Show More
37 m
Jun 2020
Smoky: The Yorkie Doodle Dandy
On the island of New Guinea, at the height of WWII, Bill Wynne came across a stray pup—a 7-inch tall Yorkshire Terrier. He named her Smoky, and she's credited with being the first recorded therapy dog. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
47m 20s
Apr 2018
S1 E14: Six Minutes Breaking into a Military Base
Holiday and Cyrus attempt to look for answers at the military base, but when they get into trouble, a surprising friend comes to the rescue. For more great shows, visit GZMshows.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com ... Show More
6m 41s
Mar 2022
EP218: The Most Decorated War Dog of WWI and Building Financial Legacies
On this episode of Our American Stories, Jeremy Swick of the College Football Hall of Fame recounts the remarkable story of the street dog, Sgt. Stubby, turned soldier turned mascot. Kyle McDonald, founder and CEO of Argent Financial Group, shares how he founded this wealth manag ... Show More
38m 16s
Jun 2023
328: Johnny Joey Jones is Unbroken
<div>The Retired USMC Staff Sergeant who lost both legs in Afghanistan to an IED talks Hee-Haw, laying brick, cakewalks, farm living, his "Alive Day," and his new book, <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Unbroken-Bonds-Battle-Patriotism-Friendship/dp/0063226081/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0 ... Show More
1h 37m
Mar 2022
EP208: Weifield Group Hires “At Risk” Individuals and with Good Reason!, Comfort From Canine Companionship and A Boy Waits for His POW Father
On this episode of Our American Stories, It's hard to believe that a company who has hired over 100 “at risk” individuals would be competing for the title as the top electrical contracting company in Colorado AND also the U.S. Let Karla Nugent and Curt Andersen convince you other ... Show More
38m 16s
Mar 2022
EP207: Dog Becomes Best Medicine Through Woman's Cancer Treatments, The Man Who Paints Rocks For Our Veterans and The South Vietnamese Pilot Who Stole A Plane To Save His Family
On this episode of Our American Stories, Stephen Rusiniak’s story about his dad’s dog Benny and his mom Doris. From the book Chicken Soup for the Soul: My Very Good, Very Bad Dog, which you can pickup at chickensoup.com. Hear how Ray Bubba Sorensen II decided to start painting ro ... Show More
38m 16s