Heartfelt thanks to Darryl Worley for his gift of "Just Came Back From a War" ~ the Old Dawgs
K9 ~ Military Working Dogs
U.S. Veterans supporting
Active Military Dog Handlers
The Feed the Dawgs Project is a culmination of United States Military Vietnam Veterans, Active Duty Military Working Dog Personnel, and patriotic citizens joining together to support and recognize the dedication and patriotism of today's Military Working Dog Teams around the globe. The United States Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, and Navy deploy Military Working Dogs in many regions of the world in support of global peace and stability. We feed steak barbecues to active military dog handlers in all branches of United States service as they return from or "ship out" for "deployment" to the front lines on the War on Terror.
DRAFTED!
US Army Major Todd M. Thomas, DVM
In recognition of his dedication and career professionalism in the field of MWD Veterinary Medicine, Todd has succumbed to the demands of the "Committee" that he accept his status as "Doctor Dawg" for the Feed the Dawgs Project.
Todd Thomas was commissioned through Army ROTC, and his formal education includes undergraduate and veterinary school at Auburn University, internship at the Animal Medical Center in New York City, and Small Animal Surgery Residency at North Carolina State University. He is a Board Certified Small Animal Surgeon.
His previous assignments include Chief of Animal Medicine in Panama, Commander of the 94th Medical Detachment (VM), Dog Center-OIC of Outpatient Services at the Medina Annex, and Deputy Commander for Clinical Services, South Texas District Veterinary Command.
During his first three years in California, he served as the Western Region MWD Consultant and Chief of the West Coast Branch Veterinary Services. Through the first seven months of 2010 in California, he has focused on the MWD Mission at Camp Pendleton (75 MWDs at that time) as well as training and consulting. He presently serves as the Great Plains Region MWD Consultant at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. Todd's clinical and research interests include joint range of motion in MWDs, lumbosacral disease, minimally invasive surgery, and emergency surgical procedures.
We are absolutely honored to be graced with Todd's patriotism, his professionalism, and his passion for MWDs. "Draftees" are selected for their unwavering professionalism, dedication to their Boots, and for their clear vision for the future of Dawg Heritage. We are proud to include this fine American in the inner workings of the Feed the Dawgs Project. There's Dawgs . . . then there's everybody else!
We are extremely saddened to report the passing of a very
fine American.
Pamela Murphy
April 8, 2010
Pamela Murphy, widow of WWII Hero, Audie Murphy, died peacefully at home on April 8, 2010. She is known among Veterans for her distinctive 35-year career as a patient advocate at California's Sepulveda Veterans Administration Hospital.
Any Airman, Marine, Sailor, or Soldier who utilized the services at Sepulveda VA was guaranteed very special treatment from this Lady. She is known for walking the hallways, clipboard in hand, making sure every veteran received the absolute best treatment possible. We Old Dawgs have been graced and blessed ~ "may you take your own sweet time."
Carrying the Load
Providing Steak Barbecues for America's front-line defenders is extremely easy. It's their job that is extremely tough. We're doing it again in 2010! Join Us - it's the best therapy you could ever get.
Meet Steve and Rex B240
Second Annual MCRD/San Diego
Feed the Dawgs Event
17 July 2010
Mission Accomplished
"First Steak" off the grill ~
The Green Pea and the Master Gunny!
A Great Tradition continues.
And, we have a new Lady Dawg.
It is with pride and pleasure that Feed the Dawgs presents a new cooker to MCRD/San Diego Kennels.
Left to right: FTD's Angel Landrau, Master Gunny Mathew Becker, MCRD/San Diego KM Sgt Drew Johnson, and FTD's Jim Bruno. You guys make us extremely proud.
Second Annual Nellis/Creech Air Force Base
Feed the Dawgs Event
26 June 2010
Mission Accomplished
First steak off the grill (thank you, Captain) goes to the "Junior Boot!" The tradition continues. We're proud and honored to have shared a small moment in the lives of these Great Americans.
Dawgs Volunteer Justin Lynum (left) preps a steak for TSgt Casey Church, Nellis KM (center). Another fine job, Kid! Dawgs Sponsor and VDHA anchor Vern Anderson (right) "supervises" the chowline. Thanks, Guys, for all that you do for our country.
You make us proud.
Second Annual Davis-Monthan Air Force Base
Feed the Dawgs Event
5 June 2010
Mission Accomplished
Left:
Rankin' Man (thanks Colonel) presents the first steak to the "Bottom Boot!" You got "brass,"
Porter!
Right:
A very sincere "Thanks" from all of us, John.
At the Tucson Feed the Dawgs Event, shade was at a premium! Heat or no heat, a great time was had by all.
Frequently it seems that the affection and appreciation for a job well done goes both ways.
On behalf of the 355th Security Forces Squadron, DM's Kennel Master, TSgt Angel Landrau, presented this plaque to all of the Feed the Dawgs staff that make this project successful. We are truly humbled
Second Annual Edwards Air Force Base
Feed the Dawgs Event
15 May 2010
Mission Accomplished
Left: The "Top Dawg," MSgt Jon Camplin, 95th SFS MWD Kennel Master at Edwards presents the first steak off the grill to the Jeep Dawg. At least the Jeep is smilin'!
Right: Alcohol is extremely scarce at Feed the Dawg events. However, this was a "Forty Year Reunion Beer" - shared between VDHA Brother Steve Hopkins (377th SPS-K9 Tan Son Nhut 1968-69) and "bunker buddy" and Dawgs co-founder, Jon Hemp.
(See our "Then and Now" Page for more)
It is OUR honor to serve MWDs and their Handlers. Sometimes this priority gets twisted about. At right, on behalf of all Feed the Dawgs Volunteers and Sponsors, Dawgs Co-Founder Jon Hemp receives a Certificate of Appreciation presented by MSgt. Jon Camplin, Kennel Master, 95th Security Forces Squadron, MWD Section.
Second Annual Vandenberg Air Force Base
Feed the Dawgs Event
17 April 2010
Mission Accomplished
The Feed the Dawgs Crew invaded Vandenberg Air Force Base' 30th Security Forces Squadron Military Working Dog Section on Saturday, 17 April. Some old faces, some new faces, and some adoptees who've made it home.
The tradition continues - the first steak off the grill is rendered by the senior member of the unit to the junior member of the unit - in this case, a new Lady Dawg!
Thank you guys for doing what you do, and for doing it so well. We're proud to stand with you for one fleeting moment in time.
Dawg Tradition Continues
At Camp Pendleton
26 March 2010
Mission Accomplished
Feed the Dawgs volunteers were treated to a top notch demonstration by Camp Pendleton Marines prior to the barbecue event.
The senior ranking Dawg, Sgt Jeffrey Beck, presents the first steak off the grill to the junior ranking Dawg in the group. Smiles on both faces ~ that's what Feed the Dawgs is all about!
"Radio Dawg" Coming Soon!
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