When Special Operator 2nd Class (SEAL) Sam Landoe returns from Afghanistan, he’ll have two furry, familiar faces waiting for him, thanks to a fundraising effort to bring home puppies his team adopted while deployed. Guardians of Rescue, whose Operation No Buddy Left Behind program raises funds to help troops bring home dogs they’ve adopted during deployment, reached its $6,000 goal to bring Logar and Falcor to the U.S. on March 12, spokeswoman Cher Murphy told Navy Times. “They have been an important part of our tour here and we want to keep them a part of our lives,” Landoe said…
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A Naval Special Warfare unit preparing to return from its latest deployment is hoping to bring back two honorary members, and they’re looking for donations to make that happen. Special Operator 2nd Class (SEAL) Sam Landoe and his team adopted two puppies, Logar and Falcor, during their time in Afghanistan. Now he’s working with a rescue organization to raise $6,000 to pay for their transport to the States. Landoe teamed up with Guardians of Rescue to bring the pups home through their Mission No Buddy Left Behind program, which was featured on Anderson Cooper 360 last year. “I can’t imagine what…
Were the turtles not cute enough for you? Don’t worry, Scoop Deck has you covered: [HTML1] Those of you who made it through the video without cuteness-induced euphoria may want to know more about the Warrior Canine Connection, which helps veterans with combat-related psychological issues train service dogs for fellow vets. The Navy’s All Hands magazine put the group in the spotlight in a recent piece, highlighting the work of one WCC-trained dog at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Bethesda, Md. In the video, Puppy Program Manager and Trainer Cheryl Tipton outlines the training process. It’s the first stage…