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Andrew Camplen, on his graduation day when he received Sebestian, his service dog at the National WWII Museum, New Orleans, LA, Aug. 24, 2019. “I was sitting in a chair waiting on my dog to be delivered. And I have to say that Monday, my heart was pounding, and the adrenaline rush, and then Sebastian was walked into the room by his trainer. Camplen is now the Director of Client Services for the United States Veterans Service Dogs, which was created for and dedicated to helping veterans return to a new “Normal” by training and placing quality service dogs with veterans.

Sept. 27, 2020

September is National Service Dog Month

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — The month of September is dedicated to raising awareness and showing appreciation for the service dogs that take care of their humans. Originally known as National Guide Dog Month, National Service Dog Month was first established in 2008 by actor, animal advocate, and founder of a pet food company, Dick Van Patten.

Air Force veteran Stacey Pavenski, 46, of Palm Bay, Florida, has Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, but she didn’t get it from serving in combat. It came from her husband’s combat struggles that drove him to take his own life in their bedroom, Sept. 18, 2017, while she was in the kitchen. He was 45. That fateful day has led her on a journey to bring awareness to PTSD and traumatic brain injury disorders that lead 22 veterans a day to take their own lives. Joining forces with Mission 22, a non-profit organization, she has put together a PTSD 3K walk-run on Florida’s Space Coast during PTSD Awareness Month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Maj. Cathleen Snow)

June 25, 2018

Air Force Widow vows to bring awareness to invisible wounds

PATRICK AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — Air Force veteran Stacey Pavenski, 46, of Palm Bay, Florida, has post traumatic stress disorder, but she didn’t get it from serving in combat. It came from her husband’s combat struggles that drove him to take his own life in their bedroom, Sept. 18, 2017, while she was in the kitchen. He was 45. That fateful day has led her on a journey to bring