Craig & Fred: The Dog Who Chose a Marine—and How they REscued Each Other, by Craig Grossi
- U.S. Veterans Project Library
- Jun 5, 2025
- 1 min read
Updated: Jul 21, 2025
Craig & Fred is the unforgettable true story of an unlikely friendship forged on the front lines of war—and how love, loyalty, and a little stubborn positivity can help heal even the deepest wounds.
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was serving with the U.S. Marine RECON—one of the most elite units in the Corps—in a remote, dangerous corner of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted something unexpected: a scrappy little dog with a big head, short legs, and a calm, curious spirit. Unlike other strays, this one didn’t growl or flee. Instead, he wagged his tail and waited.
Craig tossed him a piece of beef jerky, and that moment changed everything. Craig & Fred is the unforgettable true story of an unlikely friendship forged on the front lines of war—and how love, loyalty, and a little stubborn positivity can help heal even the deepest wounds.
In 2010, Sergeant Craig Grossi was serving with the U.S. Marine RECON—one of the most elite units in the Corps—in a remote, dangerous corner of Afghanistan. While on patrol, he spotted something unexpected: a scrappy little dog with a big head, short legs, and a calm, curious spirit. Unlike other strays, this one didn’t growl or flee. Instead, he wagged his tail and waited.
Craig tossed him a piece of beef jerky, and that moment changed everything. Craig & Fred is more than a war story. It’s a story of healing, hope, and the profound truth that love—especially in its most loyal, four-legged form—can be a lifeline.
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