Posts by Kane Mitchell

Naval Health Branch Clinic – Andrews Air Force Base, MD As manager of one of the largest and most comprehensive clinics located at Andrews Air Force Base, overseeing the care of some of the most distinguished military personnel critical to national security, from Navy Seals to the pilots who run reconnaissance missions over Washington, D.C.,…

January 2013 Part of this story is taken from the Stennis News dated March 17, 2009 Navy Lt. j.g. Daniel, a Slidell, Louisiana native was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and Joint Service Commendation Medal for his individual meritorious achievements during combat operations in Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Daniel, a Navy Reserve…

While serving in a Marine battalion at the “Tip of the Spear’ in Vietnam, Bud’s medical skills were equal only to his loyalty towards his fellow soldiers in the jungle. The recipient of two bronze stars and numerous other military decorations, Bud tried to reassemble his life upon his return to civilian life at the…

The recipient of many war time honors, the Purple Heart included, Bob paid dearly for those honors. Serving in the First Marine Division, stationed in Vietnam in 1969, Bob saw his share of horrors that could not be imagined by civilians in society today. Once a very social and outgoing individual, Bob’s world began to…

Cindy is a combat Veteran with PTSD and TBI. She has issues with anxiety in public as well as balance. Cindy had a service dog who passed away years ago and she has been hoping to find that sense of support and friendship with another dog. Skeeter has truly fit that bill! Skeeter helps Cindy…

James is a Veteran with PTSD who suffers from an exaggerated startle response that often keeps him from going in public. He received Tawney a few months ago and she is a huge help to him, getting him out for long walks and trips to the library. Tawney posts and blocks for James and also…

Kathleen is an Army Veteran with PTSD and severe Tendonitis in her hip. Her dog Tatum helps her with Brace and Balance, retrieving objects and opening heavy doors. They are working together wonderfully and Katie is so excited to have Tatum by her side!

Patrick is a young Veteran who returned from overseas deployment with an extremely rare heart condition. Patrick suffers from seizures and fainting spells that are extremely debilitating and have caused him to fall down the stairs, breaking his collar bone. Patrick’s entire life changed with this diagnosis. He had to move back in with his…

Rick is an Army veteran with combat experience. He has Bilateral degenerative bone disease in both legs. His service dog Chase helps retrieve objects, turn on the lights, retrieve a phone, and brace to get up. Chase has also helped Rick in her therapy practice, providing comfort for Rick’s Veteran clients!

Brooks comes from a full house. He and his wife have three children and a fourth on the way. They’ll soon add a mellow, laid-back Goldador named Gordon to their growing family, and Gordon will fit right in. With over six years of active duty in the Army Airborne Infantry, including two deployments in Iraq…

Back home Ryan has avoided normal family activities, places where people and crowds cause a hyper-vigilant reaction. Now that he’s met an energetic black Labrador named Junee—his new Veteran Service Dog—he’s hoping for a better life. ‘I want to be able to go with my family, see what my kids are doing,’ he shares. Ryan’s…

We are pleased to introduce Army Veteran John and his new Guide Dog Sukey. John and Sukey were teamed up in November of 2014. Sukey is Johns first Guide Dog. The pair gained confidence together as they trained on campus, in residential areas, shopping malls, and even city streets. John and Sukey bonded well, and…

Ricardo served in both the Marines and the Army for 17 years, with a stint in between serving in the New York Police Department. Providing security as part of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) unit during Operation Iraqi Freedom meant responding to many emergencies, and Ricardo returned home with PTSD and a traumatic brain injury.…

During the 10 day class designed to train Army veteran Monica and her new service dog Biscuit to work together their bond was permanently sealed. Biscuit has been specifically trained to mitigate the symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI). Monica is a born leader, so hiding out at home…

Heather’s new service dog Verlin has been specifically trained to mitigate the symptoms associated with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). When Army veteran Heather deployed to Iraq, she knew the combat environment would be tough. However nothing prepared her for the nightmarish experiences she would experience there and the PTSD that followed. After three years in…

James served with both Marines then Army as a combat engineer in Afghanistan. He suffers many disabilities but Derby allows his family to feel safe leaving home along. Derby is trained to assist James with, sleep disruption, medication reminders including blocking a repeated attempt, tactile interruption for panic and anxiety, locating, retrieving, bracing and balance.