An old-new rumor making the rounds is of a supposed large mixed breed military service dog saving several military personnel in Iraq and subsequently winning the Medal of Honor (Note, officially it is NOT called "The Congressional Medal of Honor").

Thing is, the story is totally bogus. No dog has ever - nor won't ever - earn the nation's highest military honor.

For details about this sham visit Snopes.com.

- Jeffrey L. Frischkorn
JFrischkorn@News-Herald.com