Recognizing March 13, 2025, as National K9 Veterans Day

Senate Resolution 26 designates March 13, 2025, as "National K9 Veterans Day" to honor military working dogs and their handlers, recognizing their service since the inception of the U.S. War Dog Program on March 13, 1942. The resolution acknowledges the historical contributions of military K9s during WWII and beyond, as well as their ongoing roles in police, fire, and search-and-rescue operations. It is a symbolic gesture with no policy changes or direct impact on regulations or funding. The resolution was adopted by the Senate on March 13, 2025, and directs the Clerk to forward a copy to the War Dog Guardians organization.