A Marine Veteran got an early Christmas surprise when his family gave him a puppy. Peter Coukoulis has suffered with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder since his return to civilian life 3…
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Injured Iraqi veteran Bill Campbell relies on his service dog, Pax, to help him in daily life. Bill returned home from the war with a 100% disability due to concussive…
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