WAR DOGS CASE STUDIES

  Our Service Medal Program provides the chance for dogs retiring out of the military to receive a Service Medal, just as their human counterparts do across all branches of service. This keepsake serves as a memento to their families will often be treasured for many years to come.

We were honored to recognize retired US Marine Corps multi-purpose canine (MPC) Ziggy, with his Service Medal, earlier this year.

Ziggy deployed five times with his handler, Sean Hemphill. Over those deployments, Ziggy took part in over 50 heliborne raids; found 43 weapons caches, 12 homemade explosive facilities, one vehicle-borne improvised explosive device (IED), 330 anti-personnel IEDs and over 5,000lbs of explosives.

Ziggy’s tenacity and skill undoubtedly saved countless lives and we are thrilled that he is now able to relax at home with his former handler and adoptive dad, Sean.

It’s true that Ziggy is no stranger to decoration. In March 2022, he received the Animals in War & Peace Medal of Bravery, for his outstanding career and unwavering bravery.

We thank you for your service, Ziggy. Good boy!