The planning and fundraising has been monumental to get the rescue flight carrying dogs and cats to the U.S. Animal rescue is a common business in the U.S., but the same can't be said in Afghanistan.

America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, a milestone made possible by the service members who have answered the call of duty since 1776. But the story of our country — and how we got ...

Retired Army Sgt. Michael Fletcher with his dog Dasty. Dasty and Fletcher served together in Afghanistan. America is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, a milestone made possible by the ...