Unsung Heroes: The Brave Dogs In Military. Would You Send Your Pet To War?

Believe it or not, dogs have been fighting beside their human counterparts in military conflicts for the better part of the last 3,000 years. Greeks, Egyptians, Persians, Romans, and yes, Americans.

The United States War Dogs Association estimates that, since the beginning of their service, dogs have saved approximately 10,000 American lives.

Dogs have been in service and seen combat with Americans in every conflict since the birth of the nation, but have only served officially since WWI.

There are about 2,500 war dogs in service today, with about 700 serving at any given time overseas.

Watch the video to see these courageous canines that served their country.