Veterans and Armed Forces Tuesday, Apr 14, 2026

Infection Armed Forces Committee · April 14, 2026

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Presentation: Dogs for Our Brave — service-dog program, costs and training

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An executive director from Dogs for Our Brave described the nonprofit's 24-month training program for rescue dogs, the $50,000-plus training cost per dog, and the organization's lifetime care commitment (estimated $75,000–$125,000 per veteran-service-dog team). The presenter emphasized mobility and daily-living skills (retrieval, bracing, turning lights on/off, 'get help' command) and urged state partnership to expand services.

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Nonprofit and veteran groups briefed a legislative committee on programs serving veterans, including a presentation on service dogs, a farm-and-outdoors support program, and a personal mental-health testimony. Speakers described program costs, training timelines and community outreach; committee members asked about expansion and site visits.

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