A U.S. Army soldier and his military working dog who unofficially received the Purple Heart are recovering after being injured in Afghanistan. A photo of Spc. Andrew Brown's Purple Heart clipped to K-9 Rocky's collar went viral:
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
"One of our Military Working Dogs, Rocky, and his handler were injured this week during operations in Afghanistan," the 89th Military Police Brigade in Fort Hood, Tex. posted with this photo recently. "Rocky and his handler are staying in the same room right now as they are receiving treatment for their injuries. Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers as they recover during the holiday season."
A few days later came some good news. Both were on the mend.
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Spc. Brown is now back in the United States. He was greeted at Walter Reed Army Medical Center by his family. Rocky stayed behind, in Germany, to continue his recovery.
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Rocky is receiving excellent care. "The veterinarians in Germany taking care of Rocky have closed up his wounds, repaired his leg, and are keeping an eye on him around the clock," the 89th Military Police Brigade posted with the above image.
Credit: Jennifer Brett
Credit: Jennifer Brett
"Rocky is expected to return to Fort Hood in the coming weeks," the 89th Military Police Brigade posted with this image. "Please remember them, as well as all our soldiers deployed around the world, during the holiday season. Proven in Battle!"
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