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Donations from SAR Handlers to Air Force Military Working
Dogs Deployed in War Zones
 It
started as a simple question, can I send care packages to the Air Force canines
and their handlers deployed in war zones? Currently there are roughly 290
canines serving in war zones. From one handler to another, I wanted to say
thank you. With help from several AF members, including
MSgt Armstrong and MSgt Capinas, those in the field were asked what items they
could use and a list was created. While the handlers deploy
with required items for their canines, the harsh conditions take a toll on them
and initial space didn't allow for extra 'niceties' such as extra toys.
 The
Wish List was sent to search & rescue (SAR) internet email lists with many
handlers from across the US sending donated dog gear that was later distributed
among troops in Qatar, Kuwait, Iraq, and Kyrgyzstan. Coalition morale and
comfort was boasted by kind SAR strangers who contributed. Shown in these
pictures are handler Staff Sgt. Amy Nordstrom, 379th Expeditionary Security
Forces with her K9 partner Aron wearing donated gear while serving in the
Persian Gulf.
 I would like to
thank MSgt Armstrong and MSgt Capinas for helping make this project a reality!
Be Safe!
I also want to
thank East Coast K9s in Delaware who
donated a generous check that bought loads of donated dog gear!
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