: Rex was trained as a patrol and explosive detection dog. He served over 11,575 hours of military work during his career.
: During the 2006 deployment in Ramadi, Rex and his handler Megan Leavey were both wounded by an improvised explosive device (IED).
refers to the true story of Sergeant Rex (E168), a heroic German Shepherd who served as a military working dog (MWD) in the U.S. Marine Corps. His life and bond with his handlers, specifically Corporal Megan Leavey and Corporal Mike Dowling, have been immortalized in books and film. The Real-Life Hero
: Rex lived until the age of 11 and passed away in December 2012, just eight months after being adopted by Leavey. Media & Content
: He served two major deployments in Iraq—Fallujah in 2005 and Ramadi in 2006.
The story of Sergente Rex has been adapted into multiple forms of media focusing on his bond with different handlers: Sergeant Rex | Book by Mike Dowling, Damien Lewis
