is a monk The US Navy’s Newest Four-Legged Friend, starting his role as their residential facility dog with a special title. She has become the first “Extended Operational Stress Control Canine,” the US Department of Defense announced Friday.
As part of the SAGE pilot program, the USS Gerald R. Will join the Navy team aboard Ford. Her mission, if she chooses to accept it, will see her play a vital role in helping sailors deal with stress during deployment.
She will be an official member of the crew.
At the age of just 3, this Labrador has become a dog trained in therapeutic methods Helping Sailors during deployment “by promoting comfort and morale as part of the ship’s combat hardiness, mental health and resilience team,” the Defense Department said.
Sage joined her handlers to meet sailors deployed to the Mediterranean aboard the USS Normandy.
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Tactical dogs are extremely versatile and powerful tools. Large dogs such as German Shepherds and Belgian Malinois can neutralize a threat by grabbing a person with their strong jaws.
Military dogs can also be trained to sniff out drugs, bombs, dead bodies or missing people. This is especially important in situations where people may be trapped under collapsed buildings or debris and may be unable to shout for help.
Now, Sage will join a team that will allow her to focus on boosting morale and helping officers get through their toughest days.