Being away from friends, family and loved ones is incredibly hard for soldiers and the battlefield is an incredibly tough place to be, but there is always hope and here it comes in the form of paws, feathers and fur.
Whether it’s a cat, dog or even a duck these animals bring hope, smiles and happiness even in the loneliest of times. Here are 28 soldiers that would be nothing without their adorable sidekicks.
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