Veteran: Tyson P.

Branch of Service: U.S. Navy

Dog Name: Loki and Nika

Dog Breed: Golden Retriever and Siberian Husky

Tyson, a U.S. Navy veteran from Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, served as a sonar technician aboard the USS Ramage, with additional deployment time on the USS Cole. Operating outdated sonar systems in high-pressure situations…

Veteran: Angela K.

Branch of Service: U.S.Navy

Location: Nashville, TN

Dog Name: Luna

Angela proudly served in the U.S. Navy in the early ’90s, gaining resilience, discipline, and a deep appreciation for structure and purpose. Born and raised in the vibrant city of Chicago, she recently moved to Nashville…

Veteran: Brian H.

Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Dog Name: Onyx

Dog Breed: German Shepherd

Brian joined the Army in 2020 after spending time with AmeriCorps NCCC, traveling the U.S. to help communities recover from natural disasters. Originally from Columbia, South Carolina, Brian was driven by a desire to serve with…

Veteran: Luis D.

Branch of Service: U.S. Army

Dog Name: Valentino

Dog Breed: Pit Bull

Luis proudly hails from Puerto Rico—the crown jewel of the Caribbean—and says joining the military was one of the best decisions he’s ever made, second only to marrying his wife, Gisselle. He served in the U.S. Army for…

Veteran: Christine M.

Branch of Service: USAF, CA ANG, USNR

Location: Stafford, VA

Dog Name: Ash

Dog Breed: German Shorthaired Pointer

Christine is a proud veteran, having served across multiple branches of the military in the early ’90s. Her career included EOD training and work both in uniform and as a civilian contractor. After starting a family…

Veteran: John S.

Branch of Service: U.S. Air Force

Dog Name: Max

Dog Breed: Goldendoodle

John grew up in a proud military family, and as the youngest of four, became the first to earn a U.S. Air Force ROTC scholarship—paving his way to study Environmental Engineering at the University of Florida. Eventually drawn to…