{
  "id": 10611351,
  "title": "Deaf dog with exceptional skills joins US National Guard as sergeant",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/29/deaf-dog-with-exceptional-skills-joins-us-national-guard-as-sergeant",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-29T04:48:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/lifestyle/3mvmrb979"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a remarkable display of adaptability and skill, a three-year-old deaf Dogo Argentino named Axel has been accepted into the US National Guard's 125th Infantry Regiment as a sergeant. This exceptional canine, born deaf, was previously placed in a shelter by his previous owners who noticed his hearing impairment. Axel's journey to becoming a military hero began with Michigan National Guard specialist Karazim, who adopted the puppy as a young, playful dog. Recognizing Axel's potential, Karazim spent months training him for service, developing a unique system of visual signals and gestures to facilitate communication between the service member and her four-legged charge. Axel has since mastered over 50 commands, including some that are communicated through sign language. He now serves alongside soldiers in the field, wearing a specially designed vest and collar for his duties. Karazim's dedication to Axel's training has paid off, as the dog has proven to be an invaluable asset to the battalion. In a recent social media update, the US National Guard praised Axel's contributions, with netizens expressing their admiration for the brave service dog, who has quickly earned the nickname \"Sergeant.\"",
  "summary": "A three-year-old deaf Dogo Argentino named Axel has joined the US National Guard’s 125th Infantry Regiment as a sergeant, thanks to his unique abilities.",
  "key_points": [
    "Axel, a three-year-old deaf Dogo Argentino, joins US National Guard as sergeant.",
    "Michigan National Guard specialist Karazim trained Axel for service.",
    "Axel mastered over 50 commands, including sign language-based commands."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}