Marine and man's best friend strengthen bond

Cpl. Justin Johnson, a military working-dog handler with Company A, 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, and his 3-year-old dog, Sgt. Joe prepare themselves for a patrol by drinking water aboard Combat Outpost Cafferetta, July 4. Johnson, 22, from Winston Salem, N.C., has been handling his dog since October 2009, building a strong bond with him in the process. Whether on a patrol or standing post, the two can always be found together.