Navy trains dolphins sea lions and pigeons for warfare
The Navy deploys dolphins to detect mines and mark them with buoys while sea lions train in the Persian Gulf to restrain enemy divers. Marines use pigeons as low tech chemical weapon early warning, sparking ethics concerns from animal advocates alongside claims of cost effectiveness and reduced human risk.
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Animal Kingdom
Navy
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Thomas LaPuzza
Point Loma
San Diego
Naomi Rose
Humane Society of the United
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U.S
Bahrain
David Schofield
National Aquarium
California
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Public urged to curb mass gifts for troops
The Pentagon and U.S. Postal Service urge restraint on unsolicited mail and gifts to service members due to hazards from unknown substances and mail delays. White House launches On the Home Front to channel support through USO Care Packages and online greetings.
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Kansas City
Ohio
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Kuwait
Postal Service
Mark Saunders
White House
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Operationuplink
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Navy
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OperationDear Abby
Coimissaries
Coimissaries.com
Usafreedomcorps
Defendamerica.mil
Defense Department
Iraq
Mideast
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