FROM NASHVILLE TO DOGS SAVING LIVES ON DANGEROUS MISSIONS

Dogs have saved countless lives in combat. How do the dogs save lives? How do they learn to work with the soldiers? Kit Sawyer was selected to become a dog handler while serving in the elite Army Rangers. He takes you on a journey from life growing up in Nashville, Alabama – and onto Afghanistan as an elite Army warrior. With several tours under his belt, he has loads of fantastic stories to share with you. On the firefight side of things, you’ll hear about his very first experience in combat and what it is like to be shot at for the first time. You’ll also hear what happens when teams are delivered and extracted by a damaged helo…ever been in a helicopter “rolling landing”? You’ll experience this and other dicey moments alongside Kit today since he is such an awesome storyteller. Find out what is it like learning how to be a dog handler for extremely tough ground missions. Discover how dogs learn to fast rope and jump out of helos. Learn how they stop bombs and attack enemies to protect their human teammates. Ever seen Will Farrell’s “Step Brothers”? Make sure not to miss Kit’s story about his first mission and how life was like the movie.