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    Former Pendleton Marine adopts MWD

    Former Pendleton Marine adopts MWD

    CAMP PENDLETON, CA, UNITED STATES

    04.06.2012

    Photo by Cpl. Michelle Brinn 

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Lt. Benjamin Maple (left), K-9 master, and former Cpl. Megan Leavey (right) prepare to accept Military Working Dog Rex's certificate during his retirement ceremony and adoption at Camp Pendleton's K-9 unit, April 6. Leavey, who was previously Rex's handler, had written a letter to Congress requesting to adopt Rex since he was being forced to retire due to facial paralysis. Rex served in three combat deployments and provided over 11,575 hours of military working dog support consisting of over 6,220 vehicle inspections during random anti-terrorism searches. Rex was constantly put in harm's way during multiple firefights, mortar attacks and improvised explosive devices during Operation Iraqi Freedom.

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    IMAGE INFO

    Date Taken: 04.06.2012
    Date Posted: 04.06.2012 16:27
    Photo ID: 555772
    VIRIN: 120406-M-6457M-001
    Resolution: 5335x3557
    Size: 2.03 MB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CA, US

    Web Views: 110
    Downloads: 3

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