VIDEO: Lancashire soldier and her search dog in Helmand Province
Two years ago Kelly Wolstencroft joined the Army Vetinary Corps after completing an animal management course at Myerscough College.
Now, along with Sadie the Springer, they are carrying out vital explosives searches in Afghanistan.
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