Canine Champions for Veterans

08/05/2022

Want to know the science behind how service dogs truly help our vets? Read this.

A new analysis dives into the use of service dogs by U.S. veterans who have posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), illuminating factors and mechanisms that may underlie the mental health effects of these relationships.

08/04/2022

The Coast Guard was founded on Aug. 4, 1790! 😮 Let's celebrate all our Coast Guard men and women today!

08/03/2022

What are your favorite service dogs to follow on social media?

Photos and videos of his antics form entries in digital diaries that document his travels. He has over 54,000 followers on Instagram and over 74,000 on TikTok.

08/02/2022

We thank and salute World War II veteran George Dramis. 🇺🇸

The “Ghost Army” formed in 1944 with a key job: deceive the German military as to the whereabouts of Army divisions.

08/01/2022

We salute our Air Force service members today! If you were in the Air Force or know someone who was, let us know so we can celebrate them! 🇺🇸

07/29/2022

Did you know that the Chaplain Corps predates Independence Day and that chaplains have served in every conflict in American history? Let's celebrate them today for their service!

07/28/2022

Today is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States military.

National Buffalo Soldiers DayThese troops served on the Western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety of ways including security, law enforcement, and other frontier-specific activities. In 1866, Congress passed legislation known as the Army Organization Act, which formalized the creation of six all-Black U.S. Cavalry and infantry units.
*Information from veteran.com

07/27/2022

Today is National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day, when we remember as many as 50,000 American troops who died in the conflict (official sources vary on the actual number), and over 100,000 wounded, and thousands of prisoners of war.

07/26/2022

Did you know that today's National All Or Nothing Day? We can't think of anyone who embodies that more than a U.S. Soldier.

07/25/2022

Are you a veteran looking for a job? Are you a business looking to hire hardworking veterans? Tell us below and spread this post, so we can really make National Hire A Veteran Day a day where some veterans find jobs!

07/22/2022

Happy 102nd birthday to WWII Marine, James O. Smith!

https://www.wlwt.com/article/local-ww2-veteran-james-smith-102-birthday-surprise/40631100 #

A local WWII veteran is celebrating his 102nd birthday with a sweet surprise!

07/21/2022

Reminder: Your service dog has to feel well enough to do its job properly! Managing the heat is vital for your health and theirs.

SUNDAY, July 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) -- Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors with your dog, but when the temperatures spike or the fireworks come out, it's