Major Brian Dennis has returned from Iraq and was reunited with Nubs the dog. Nubs is the Iraqi dog that walked 70 miles to find the Marine who had befriended him. Dennis is looking forward to taking Nubs to the San Diego beaches and teaching him that playing in the surf is fun. Coming from a desert, Nubs wasn’t too sure about the ocean on his first trip to the beach with his foster parents. Nubs has been doing well while waiting for Maj. Dennis to return. He’s put on some weight, his coat has gotten smooth and shiny, and he’s been learning what it means to be cared for. We’re very glad Nubs and Brian Dennis have made it home safely.
You can learn a bit more about Nubs from the email I exchanged with Maj. Dennis. And about Nubs’ homecoming in February.
I checked previously with Major Dennis and he said it was okay to post his email address. You can write him at:
brian [dot] dennis [at] aa [dot] mnf-wiraq [dot] usmc [dot] mil
Hey Major,
Tried emailing mil address but was returned. So will try this.
It’s nice to see fellow Marines doing things like that instead of young ones doing stupid things with animals. We had a few pups when I was there the first time, gave us a feel of being home. Great luck to you both for getting him Stateside. I’m glad you got him out. And may each of you find great happiness.
Welcome home , great job,and Semper Fi.
Dexter Grimmett
INDEED
IS REALLY AWSOMW
I WANT TO READ A BOOK AS SOON WILL BE PUBLISHER
I REGRET I AM NOT SINGLE MAJ. BRIAN BUT IAM SURE NOW YOU HAVE TOO MUCH GIRLS BEHIND YOU
A KISS A HUGS
BELKYS
FROM VENEZUELA SOUTH AMERICA
YOU HAVE BEAUTIFULL FELLINGS
YOU ARE A TRUE ANGEL MAY GOD BLESS YOU BOTH SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO SWEET:) AND THANKS FOR ALL THAT YOU DO! HUGS FROM TEXAS
Major Dennis it looks to me that Congress was only able to make you an Officer as your parents had clearly already made you a Gentleman. My congratulations to them for a job well done!
You action just reaffirms that the sovereign dignity of the United States continues to be well represented by those men and women in dirty camouflage no matter how far from home they are, and no matter how hard and dirty the job handed to them is
Dear Major Dennis,
You have touched both me and the American public with your kindness and bravery. Nubs was very lucky to find such a wonderful human being, and you were also lucky to find him! I truly hope you will write a book about your military experiences and your relationship with Nubs. Some of the proceeds could go to your favorite animal charities! How about a book tour with Nubs at your side? That would be wonderful! : )
Thank you so much for all that you’ve done for our country and for Nubs. God bless you!
Heidi Janisch
Carpentersville, IL
Dogs as pets can be a great liability in combat. Unlike service dogs that are properly trained and handled they can cause serious problems.
A Friend was killed while we were working the edge of a village when his dog ran into an adjacent mine field. The shrapnel wounded several Marines including myself.
A couple of weeks later I had to go through rabies shots because a rabid dog bit me during night operations. As a result we had to shoot every dog in and around our compound. I was chosen to carry out these orders and it was hard. However it effectively ended the rabies problem.
I love my dogs here in the states but again dogs as pets have no place in a combat zone.