Conan is a special operations military working dog in the United States 1st SFOD-D (Delta Force). He is a male Belgian Malinois and was named after late-night talk show host and comedian Conan O'Brien. He is a veteran canine of the United States Special Operations Command (SOCOM), and has served in over 50 combat missions.
K9 Conan, like all MWDs, was trained by the 341st Military Working Dog Training Squadron at Lackland Air Force Base, which is located in Texas. Though his rise to fame in the raid against ISIS brought him out of his previous classified position, the remainder of the missions he went on are classified.
Conan, the heroic dog, gained international recognition for his brave and selfless actions during a daring raid carried out by the United States Special Forces. This courageous Belgian Malinois played a vital role in the operation that targeted ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi in 2019. Despite sustaining injuries in the line of duty, Conan's unwavering dedication and resilience captured the hearts of people worldwide, making him a symbol of bravery and sacrifice among military and dog lovers alike.
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