The Elderberries by Corey Pandolph and Phil Frank and Joe Troise for October 08, 2023
October 07, 2023
October 09, 2023
Transcript:
Dusty: You ever have any pets, Ludmilla? Nurse Ludmilla: Da. Back in the old country... Ludmilla have big wolfhound named "Grinkov." Ludmilla and Grinkov were very close. Dusty: What happened to him? Nurse Ludmilla: After Ludmilla leave for America, Grinkov run away to Russian army. Was first canine general. General: A dog leading troops? Preposterous! Nurse Ludmilla: Here is picture of Grinkov statue in Red Square. Dusty: Hey, General! He outranks you! General: The world is going to Hell in a doggie bag.
Military working dogs are always one rank higher than their handlers. NCO status was originally given to military dogs as a custom to prevent handlers from abusing or mistreating their dogs.These honorary ranks reinforce the dog and handler bond as a sacred, respectful relationship.