Tommy, a service dog in training, is named for the AN/VLQ-12 Crew "Duke" System, a counter IED system protecting the US military from roadside bombs in deployed locations around the world.
Welcome Duke, we can't wait to watch him on his service dog journey!
Tommy, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Tommy Faulkenberry. Tommy joined the US Coast Guard in 1999, where his outgoing personality, work ethic, and natural love for marine navigation accelerated his career quickly. Although he joined out of high school as an enlisted man, he applied and was accepted to Officer Candidate School, where he graduated second in his class. During his time in the Coast Guard, Tommy served on Coast Guard cutters and bowie tenders, on all three coasts of the United States and in the South Pacific.
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Tommy, green collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
Welcome Tommy, we can't wait to watch this little pup on his journey to service dog stardom!
Marty, a service dog in training, is named after Daniel Martin LaFace Sr., a retired Air Force Senior Non-Commissioned Officer with over 22 years of honorable service. He was a Munitions Systems Craftsman and deployed in support of Desert Shield, Desert Storm, Operation Provide Comfort as well as deployments to Incirlik Air Base Turkey supporting Operation Northern Watch.
Marty, black collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
We can't wait to see his journey to service dog!
Trip, a service dog in training, is named in honor of Airman First Class Matt Seidler. Matt joined the Air Force after trying college and several jobs. He found his calling when he went through the Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) school where he was one of only 3 graduates of his class of 25 candidates. Matt & his two teammates, Technical Sergeant Matthew Schwartz and Senior Airman Bryan Bell, were killed in Afghanistan on Jan 5, 2012, when a roadside bomb detonated under their MRAP killing them instantly. Matt had just turned 24 on Jan 3. Trip's name comes from the team’s call sign, “Tripwire”.
Trip, red collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
We are excited to watch him grow!
Tilly, a service dog in training, is named for the Tiller Truck used by firefighters. This truck has separate steering in the back to allow for better maneuverability in tight places.
Tilly, pink collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Tampa program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
We can't wait to watch her journey to service dog!
Sei (pronounced Sigh), a service dog in training, is named in honor of Aaron Seidler, a Navy pilot in World War II. He taught flying as well as flew evac missions from Pacific Islands moving wounded Marines to hospitals in Hawaii. After the war, Aaron served in the Reserves and raised three children with his wife, Pearl. Aaron lived to be just a few months shy of his 99th birthday and was truly one of the greatest generations.
Sei, royal blue collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Valdosta program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
Welcome Sei, we can't wait to watch this little pup on his journey to service dog stardom!
Penny, a service dog in training, is named for the tradition of leaving a penny on the headstone of a military member or veteran as a symbol of honor and respect to let the family know that someone has visited the grave.
Penny, light blue collar, is from Walker Valor’s first litter and will be training with our Tampa program. Walker’s litter, whelping through the first eight weeks, was sponsored by Scoop Soldiers.
We are so excited to see this sweet girl as she begins her journey!
Denver, a service dog in training, is named for the Denver Drill, a training technique to remove a firefighter from a small space. The drill was created in response to a Denver, Colorado firefighter line of duty death. He will be training with our Tampa program. Welcome Denver, we are excited to watch his journey to service dog!
Lexi, a service dog in training, is named after the USS Lexington, an Essex-Class Aircraft Carrier commissioned in 1943. During WWII, the carrier participated in major operations supporting the Pacific Theater, including Pearl Harbor. She will be training with our Tampa program. Welcome Lexi, we are excited to watch her journey to service dog!
Rosie, a service dog in training, is named after the icon, Rosie the Riveter, representing women who supported WWII efforts by working in factories and shipyards producing munitions and war supplies. She will be training with our Tampa program. We are excited to watch this little girl’s journey!
Willy, a service dog in training, is named after the Willys Jeep, introduced to the WWII battlefield as a light reconnaissance vehicle built to Army specifications. He will be training with our Tampa program. We are excited to watch his journey to service dog stardom!
Rolo, a service dog in training, is named after the 75th Ranger Regiment's Ranger O Low Titer (ROLO) Whole Blood Program. This program was developed with international and military medical providers of the Trauma Hemostasis and Oxygenation Research (THOR) network to bring emergency blood transfusion from the hospital environment to the battlefield. He will be training with our Georgia program. We are excited to share your journey, Rolo!
Rolo left the program in January 2024.
Emma, a service dog in training, is named after the Emma capnograph, a portable medical device used by EMS, critical care and air medical transport providers to measure C02 and endotracheal tube placement in patients in challenging, pre-hospital environments. She will be training with our Tampa program. We can’t wait to watch her journey to service dog stardom!
Emma left the program in June 2023.
Coby, a service dog in training is named after one of the search and rescue dogs from 9/11. He will be training with our Tampa program. We are so excited to watch this little guy’s journey to service dog!
Coby left the program in April 2023.
Lucas, a service dog in training is named after the LUCAS device. This medical device is a battery-operated automatic compression device that not only improves the quality of CPR being performed on patient’s by providing uninterrupted compressions, but also enhances the safety of the first responders caring for patients in cardiac arrest. Lucas is currently training with our Georgia program. We know you will do great things, Lucas!
Sully, a service dog in training was donated by NEADS World Class Service Dogs. He is named after Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger and his heroism as captain of US Airways Flight 1549. Sully is currently training with our Georgia program. We know you will do great things, Sully!
Sully graduated and was placed with his forever Veteran in January 2024.
Murphy, a service dog in training is sponsored by Lone Goose Lodge and was donated by NEADS World Class Service Dogs. He is named in honor of Michael P. Murphy, a US Navy SEAL who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions during the war in Afghanistan. Murphy will be training with our Tampa program. We’re excited to watch this sweet boy grow!
Murphy graduated and was placed with his forever First Responder hero in March 2024.
Daisy, a service dog in training was donated by Warrior Canine Connection and is being sponsored by Scoop Soldiers. She is named for the Daisy Award, which is a recognition program for nurses nominated by patients or other colleagues for extraordinary care in nursing. We are excited to share your journey, Daisy!
Daisy graduated and was placed with her forever First Responder hero in September 2023.
Betty, a service dog in training is sponsored by Nutramax Laboratories Veterinary Sciences, Inc. and Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. She is named in honor of the late Betty White who served in the American Women’s Volunteer Services during WWII. Betty is currently training with our Tampa program. We’re excited to have you as a recruit, Betty!
Betty graduated and was placed with her forever Veteran in July 2023.
Collins, a service dog in training, is named after Air Force Colonel Eileen Collins. Colonel Collins was the first woman to command a space shuttle mission in July 1999. Collins will be training with our Tampa program and is sponsored by Quantum Peak Consulting and the Gower Family. We are so excited to watch Collins grow!
Collins graduated in September 2023 and was placed as a facility dog with a government agency.
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