Just this week, U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May reunited with his former K9 partner, Yyacob, who is now a retired military dog. He used to handle him before he was reassigned to another area.

US Army Staff Sgt. Payton May and his military dog Yyacob spent their first Thanksgiving together in the throes of a mission ...

It’s a Thanksgiving miracle. A retired military dog was finally reunited with his former US Army handler Monday after nearly three long years apart. Eight-year-old Yyacob eagerly jumped on top ...

Ssg. May and Yyacob were together 24/7, sharing a room and sleeping together in a twin-sized bed. May describes Yyacob as a ...

“As a Soldier, it can get lonely overseas ... May said he appreciated his time as a Mountain Guardian with the 8th Military ...

Veterinary Readiness Activity Fort Liberty, Fort Gregg-Adams Branch and the 544th Military Police Detachment hosted the ...

Because of the rigorous training and intense career, it’s common for military dogs to become close with their handlers. For Yyacob, his relationship with U.S. Army Staff Sergeant Payton May ...

Retired military dog Yyacob and the canine's former handler ... Eight-year-old Belgian Malinois Yyacob reunited with his former handler and U.S. Army Staff Sergeant, Payton May, in San Antonio ...

A San Antonio soldier and his beloved military dog were reunited this week after over two years apart. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Payton May, now 26, was "heartbroken" to learn he'd have to leave his ...

US Army Staff Sgt. Payton May and his military dog Yyacob spent their first Thanksgiving together in the throes of a mission in Iraq. Yyacob was experienced at explosives detection. And May ...