A Military Working Dog Services Award rests on retired Marine Corps military working dog, Patti’s neck after her award ceremony on Marine Corps Air Station Futenma, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 24, 2016. The War Dogs Association promotes the recognition and honor of military working dogs nationwide and presents awards to handlers and dogs who have remained committed to excellence in their work over the years. ( Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Janessa Pon) Marine's four-legged friend receives award for actions in Operation Iraqi Freedom 161024-M-TA471-124

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