The day I started this blog, I promised this site will always be fair when there is an example of the national media giving our troops the coverage they deserve. This story, which I saw linked on The Drudge Report, demonstrates a noble effort by The Associated Press.
The article tells the story of Faith, a two-legged dog rescued by Reuben Stringfellow, who is now an Army specialist on his way home from a tour of duty in Iraq. He is at Alaska's Fort Wainwright and will be out of the Army at the end of the year.
Until Stringfellow can be reunited with his beloved pet, the soldier's mom, Jude, has been bringing Faith to visit Army bases across the nation. She told the AP about a recent trip to Washington's Fort Lewis.
"She just walks around barking and laughing and excited to see them all," Jude Stringfellow said. "There is a lot of crying, pointing and surprise. From those who have lost friends or limbs, there can be silence. Some will shake my hand and thank me, some will pat her on the head. There is a lot of quiet, heartfelt, really deep emotion."
Faith has been named an honorary Army sergeant for her efforts. Isn't our military great?
Image courtesy: Faith the dog's official website
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