An ex-soldier of the U.S. Army was recently reunited in Las Vegas with the bomb-sniffing German shepherd that he worked with a few years ago. Specialist Michael Steponovich, who left the Army for civilian life in January, had worked with the 7-year-old dog, Popeye, for 1 1/2 years as his handler while on active duty in South Korea. However, the German shepherd was recently retired from service, and as per the 2016 congressional declaration that handlers ought to have priority for adoption, Michael got the chance. With help from American Humane, a nonprofit that looks after the well-being of animals, and MGM Resorts International, Michael’s current employer, he was able to adopt the dog. American Humane paid for the adoption and transport costs, in a bid to have Michael reunited with his old war buddy. On his journey to Las Vegas, Popeye was accompanied by American Humane veterinarian Dr. Lesa Staubus …