Looking Back at 2011
As we conclude our third year of recognizing the patriotism and dedication of today's Military Working Dog Handlers, we can go forward into 2012 with the confidence and experience of being true veterans at this endeavor. We extend our special and heartfelt thanks to all who have made Feed the Dawgs possible throughout the 2009, 2010, and 2011 calendar years. We are greatly indebted to all of our sponsors and volunteers. We will continue to do everything possible to earn and maintain your trust and the integrity of this project.
PMO/1stMEF
Camp Cann/Camp Pendleton Marines
Oceanside, California
28 January 2011
Mission Accomplished
2nd Annual ALL SERVICES FEED
March Field Air Museum
Riverside, California
19 February 2011
Mission Accomplished
Camp Pendleton Security Battalion provided the Color Guard for the "Fallen Brothers Memorial."
Camp Cann Marines ruled the day,
both at the Memorial and
Dawgs' first MWD Demo Competition.
355th SFS/MWD SECTION
Davis-Monthan Air Force Base ~ Tucson
26 March 2011
Mission Accomplished
95th SFS/MWD SECTION
Edwards AFB, California
23 April 2011
Mission Accomplished
Our mutual appreciation is rooted in the continuing tradition that is "The Dawgs Project."
Never has a bunch of "old pounders" been so honored by such a fine bunch of AMERICANS.
PMO/3MEF 29 Palms Marines
29 Palms, California
14 May 2011
Over the years as the Dawgs Project has established and nurtured an incredible relationship between the Old Dawgs and the Young Dawgs, there is an essence of indelible and mutual respect and appreciation that has developed. We are proud and honored to have such a close and valued relationship with the
US Marine Dawgs of 29 Palms Provost Marshalls Office and the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force.
30th SFS/MWD Section
Vandenberg Air Force Base, California
4 June 2011
TSgt Jerome Vahalik, Kennel Master, presents the FIRST STEAK to SrA Aaron Giraud.
Vandy now holds the distinction of being the very first "rained on" Dawgs Event in the history of the project. Trudge on, Guys . . . know that we're proud.
99th SFG/MWD Sections
Nellis/Creech Air Force Bases, Nevada
25 June 2011
99th SFG Commander
Col. Kitt Lambert presents one of two "first steaks" to
SrA Blaine Terry.
99th SFS Commander
Major Kit Johnson presents "first steak" to
SrA Tyrell Richardson.
The tradition continues!
US Navy ~ CNRSW San Diego
16 July 2011
CNRSW's "First Steak" was served up by the "Ops O" -
CDR Steve Starboard (right) to
"Lady Dawg" MASR Shelby Gaudet.
Hats off to Chief Brown, MA1 Phil Darity, and Jon Upton for
hosting a very large and happy group of DAWGS.
MCAS Miramar
23 July 2011
Miramar's "First Steak" was served up by US Army Col. Jim Cummings DVM (right) to
"jeep" LCpl Mike Davis (left).
A great time was had by all, and Miramar Marines set a new record for turn out in 2011.
MCRD San Diego
6 August 2011
The "First Steak" at MCRD's 3rd Annual Event
was served up proudly by
Ops O Lt. Clayton Harris
to "jeep" Handler LCpl Joshua Vest.
US Navy ~ NBVC Ventura
27 August 2011
"First Steak" is served up to MASN Dustin Tyler (left) by NBVC's Chief of Police, Major Martin Sizemore (right).
The Chief isn't new to the Dawgs Project. The former
C-Pen Marine has participated in previous Dawgs Project events.
The appreciation for service above and beyond is mutually shared between the Young Dawgs and
Old Dawgs alike.
Beale AFB/NAS Fallon/Travis AFB
17 September 2011
Mission Accomplished
The very first Beale/Fallon/Travis Feed Event
There is no greater pride than that held by the Old Dawgs of the Dawgs Project for the brave young men and women of the Military Working Dog Community representing today's United States Armed Forces. We are their greatest fans!
Occassionally, the admiration, respect, and appreciation goes both ways. We are eternally proud of the Airmen and Sailor Handlers, Staff, and Command of Beale and Travis Air Force Bases and Naval Air Station Fallon.
Hoooooaaaaah!
Beale KM TSgt Danielle Russell with Dawgs Volunteers Mike Seaver, Alan Ashbaugh, Jon Hemp, Candy Bueno, and Mike Nelson.
MCAS Yuma/YPG Marines
8 October 2011
Mission Accomplished
First Steak
LCpl Nicolas Lemon (left) receives the 3rd Annual MCAS Yuma "Frist Steak" from Kennel Master
SSgt Jeffrey Worley.
Camo hats for all the Marine Young Dawgs were the contribution of Ed Whitehead of Ed Whitehead's Tire Country in Yuma - the event sponsor.
A very proud tradition continues.
18th MP Detachment
Fort Huachuca, Arizona
22 October 2011
Mission Accomplished
"Hoochie Koochie"
First Steak!
SPC James Barker (Jeep Dawg) receives the first steak of the grill from 18th's CO CPT Steve Caulwell. Great Stuff!
See you guys at War Dog Weekend 2012!
Dawgs Volunteers Mike and Rachel Schmitz make our front line defenders feel right at home wherever we go!
Mike, Rachel says she always knew you were a Dawg!
56th SFS/MWD Section
Luke Air Force Base
19 November 2011
Mission Accomplished
The Young Dawgs
Luke's Young Dawgs are an honor to their names, their unit, the United States Air Force, and their Country.
There is an incredible sense of "community" within Dawgs. If you'd like a taste . . . . volunteer!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=51gJTviqbIc