In the US military, dogs serve on a par with humans, protecting citizens and helping the military on the battlefield.
Before serving, the dogs undergo special training, in particular, they are taught to find explosives and provide assistance to wounded soldiers.
Serving alongside people, dogs become very attached to the military. Often such combat friendships continue even after the soldiers and their four-legged assistants end their military careers.
This picture got a dog that protects the peaceful sleep of a military man. While waiting for a flight at the Indianapolis airport, the military decided to rest, and the dog settled down next to protect the person and make sure that no one bothered him.
The picture was taken by one of the passengers, who could not remain indifferent to this touching picture. The photo quickly became popular on the web.
According to airport officials, the soldier and the dog were part of a group that was waiting at the airport for a connecting flight. No one knows whether the military returned from a business trip or were just going to the duty station, but they were tired, they needed a little rest.
The military man managed to fall asleep on the floor in a crowded place, because he knew that his sleep was under reliable protection. And the dog not only protected the person, but also used him as a soft bedding while waiting.
