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Today in World War II History—March 13, 1942

Sunday, March 13, 2022 by Sarah Sundin
One of the first scout dog patrols to be used on Luzon in WWII. Briefing prior to a patrol (US Army photo)

One of the first scout dog patrols to be used on Luzon in WWII. Briefing prior to a patrol (US Army photo)

80 Years Ago—Mar. 13, 1942: US Army Quartermasters begins training dogs for K-9 Corps War Dog Program.

Julia Flikke, Director of the Army Nurse Corps, becomes the first female colonel in the US Army.

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