Where did you serve and what did you do?
USS Alaska SSBN 732 and USS Ohio SSGN 726.
Nuclear Machinist Mate First Class
Tell us how your dog is helping you continue #StillServing in your community.
Two years after I was discharged I went to an animal shelter and that’s where I found him. He was a shih tzu mix and perfect for my apartment living lifestyle. I named him Chirpa, after an ewok and he’s been my best friend since. Extremely affectionate and always by my side. My therapist made him my Emotional Support Animal and he is definitely qualified. He hugs randomly and on command. Follows me everywhere and gets sad when I’m not near him.
Why do you do it?
I was hit with a sadness that I couldn’t shake. Finally got the courage to see a doctor only to find out I’m severely depressed and have terrible anxiety.