An adult male hugging a golden-brown Labrador Retriever mix in an indoor setting with other people interacting with animals, bright lighting suggesting daytime. 1:44
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The retired Army dog who got her sergeant back

Celia spent her working years finding bombs overseas with the U.S. Army, and Sergeant Jason Bos was on the same team. more

They put in countless hours on that team together. Then Jason left the Army and came home to the United States, and Celia could not come with him.

He was glad to be back with his family, but he wanted his dog back too, and the wish didn't go away. His chance came when Celia retired, and he jumped at it.

After years apart, the two are finally together again in a busy room full of people. Jason wraps his arms around her.

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Celia spent her working years finding bombs overseas with the U.S.

Soon he is laughing, petting her while the crowd around them watches and takes pictures. The reaction people like most is about him: a big military man who wanted his old pal back that badly.

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Jason laughs and pets Celia while people around them watch and snap photos.

She spent years on the job beside him. Now she gets to spend her retirement with him.

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