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On Oct. 28 last year, President Donald Trump tweeted a photo that quickly went viral. It showed an adorable snapshot of a bright-eyed Belgian Malinois, tongue lolling, still wearing its camo military vest. In the caption, President Trump explained that the pup, Conan, was a national hero who was instrumental in taking down ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. With four years in special operations forces and roughly 50 missions under his collar, Conan was selected to be part of the team that pursued al-Baghdadi through a network of underground tunnels in northwest Syria, where the terrorist ultimately died. It’s unclear whether Conan was there to track al-Baghdadi or to spot improvised explosive devices that may have been planted on the route, but either way, he performed well. According to NBC News, Conan was injured by some live electrical cables during the mission, but he recovered quickly and was back on duty within the week. Meanwhile, President Trump invited the brave pup to the White House and tweeted out a doctored photo that showed him awarding Conan a Medal of Honor. The Dog Who Helped Take Down al-Baghdadi
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B iking is a fun and refreshing way to get physical exercise, whether you’re just going for a quick ride or using your bike for your work commute. Of course, when you’re on the road, you can have a lot to contend with, like cars, pedestrians, and other bikers. When you’re on your bike, you must be constantly aware of your surroundings, but it’s important to be aware of the bike itself. The more prepared the bicycle is for your ride, the safer you will be. Here are four things to check before you head out on any ride. Tires If you haven’t been out in a while, checking your tire pressure should be the first thing you do before hitting the road. Correct tire pressure (which is listed on the tire’s sidewall) ensures a more efficient and safer ride. Underinflation can damage rims and spokes, while overinflation can damage or destroy the tire itself. Spokes Your wheels should be properly trued before you ride. Spokes that are correctly tensioned keep the wheel perfectly round, but if the wheel has a “wobble” or “hop” when spinning, the tire can be damaged during a ride if the problem
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President Trump captioned the photo “AMERICAN HERO!” and he’s not alone in his appreciation for the hardworking dogs that have been helping our military since World War II. “To me, they’re the first line of defense,” United States War Dogs Association President Ron Aiello told Vox after the news about Conan came out. “They’re such a great asset to our military today.” Military dogs are put up for adoption after 6–8 years in the service, which means a lucky civilian could take Conan in as early as 2022! Meanwhile, dozens of other smart canine heroes are looking for homes. To learn more about military and other working dog adoptions, visit MissionK9Rescue.org.
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