Barney goes to visit the troops.

"As soon as he stepped off the plane, it was clear he was interested
in what was happening on the ground here," said Gen. George Casey,
commander of Multi-National Force-Iraq who met with the First Dog in
the courtyard outside his office at Camp Victory. "He generally seemed
extremely enthusiastic about the whole situation and he was even
visibly excited about some of the progress we're making."

But the visit's highlight was the First Dog's encounter with
soldiers, who were clearly taken with his presence. Sitting on cue with
his head cocked to one side, he listened intently to the soldiers'
concerns before receiving a treat and a pat on the head. Barney showed
further solidarity with the troops by accepting an impromptu invitation
to a belated Thanksgiving feast, during which he impressed servicemen
and women with his hearty, nondiscriminating appetite.

The First Dog also received a tummy rub courtesy of the 100th Infantry Battalion.

(from The Onion).