After 21 years in the U.S. Navy Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Coppage thought he understood resilience. He retired in 2010 after decades of service to others, but life after the military brought challenges he never could have anticipated. Severe spinal injuries eventually left him permanently disabled, resulting in chronic pain, mobility limitations and […]
For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
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For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
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Some connections change everything. For Army Veteran Bridget, that connection came in the form of a service dog named Mary Gene — a partnership built on trust, healing and unwavering support. As 2025 Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) Veteran Service Dog Team graduates, Bridget and Mary Gene share a bond that goes far beyond companionship — […]
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When organizations share a deep commitment to serving Veterans, collaboration becomes more than a partnership — it becomes a powerful way to expand impact and reach more lives together. That spirit has been on full display as Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) teamed up to host two Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) sessions […]
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Valentine’s Day 2023 brought Melissa neither flowers nor chocolate — it brought Healy, a life-changing companion. Approaching three years later, she still calls it the best Valentine she’s ever received. Their match wasn’t an instant, movie-style moment. It unfolded quietly, in the way real love usually does. “It didn’t happen overnight,” Melissa says. “I just […]
Warrior Spotlight: Finding Independence, Purpose and Connection
After 21 years in the U.S. Navy Retired Senior Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Coppage thought he understood resilience. He retired in 2010 after decades of service to others, but life after the military brought challenges he never could have anticipated. Severe spinal injuries eventually left him permanently disabled, resulting in chronic pain, mobility limitations and […]
Finding Peace and a “New Leash on Life”
For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
Finding Peace and a “New Leash on Life”
For Air Force Veteran Allison “Allie” Butts, PTSD Awareness Month isn’t an abstract observance—it’s something she lives every day, and something she now navigates with the steady presence of a 72-pound yellow Labrador Retriever and service dog named Rock. “I exhale now and feel happy,” she says, almost surprised by how natural that feeling has […]
Bridget & WCC’s Mary Gene: A Life-Changing Bond
Some connections change everything. For Army Veteran Bridget, that connection came in the form of a service dog named Mary Gene — a partnership built on trust, healing and unwavering support. As 2025 Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) Veteran Service Dog Team graduates, Bridget and Mary Gene share a bond that goes far beyond companionship — […]
Stronger Together: WCC and Wounded Warrior Project Partner to Power Connection and Healing
When organizations share a deep commitment to serving Veterans, collaboration becomes more than a partnership — it becomes a powerful way to expand impact and reach more lives together. That spirit has been on full display as Warrior Canine Connection (WCC) and Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) teamed up to host two Mission Based Trauma Recovery (MBTR) sessions […]
Fur-ever Valentines: Melissa & WCC’s Healy
Valentine’s Day 2023 brought Melissa neither flowers nor chocolate — it brought Healy, a life-changing companion. Approaching three years later, she still calls it the best Valentine she’s ever received. Their match wasn’t an instant, movie-style moment. It unfolded quietly, in the way real love usually does. “It didn’t happen overnight,” Melissa says. “I just […]