Photos of military dogs & their handlers

In this Sept. 14, 2011 photo, U.S. Marine dog handler Lance Cpl. Erik Batlle trains with his Military Working Dog Tasli, at Camp Leatherneck, Helmand province. Handlers and their dogs, that sniff for explosives or narcotics or track down wanted persons, patrol together, day after day. Sometimes, they sleep side by side in military cots. They face the same dangers together. PHOTO: Brennan Linsley/AP

Dogs, dimmed lights, jeans, what happens on the Hill when Congress is in recess?

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Bo Obama gets personal with a poodle named Cinnamon at an Alexandria, Va., Petsmart on Wednesday. President Obama said, “Okay, Bo, don’t get too personal here.” (PHOTO: Carolyn Kaster/AP)