OPERATION DISTRACTION
Dating back to 2009 in the initial year of full operation, The Dawgs Project created and enhanced support for deployed dog handlers, veterinarians, and Tangos (vet techs). We and our volunteers provide "goodie paks" to individual Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen during their deployment to off-shore locations. If you would like to actively participate with us in providing care packages to some incredibly dedicated folks, contact Jon Hemp at jonhemp@thedawgsproject.com at your earliest opportunity.
2015-16 Operation Distraction ~ Navy Dawgs of Diego Garcia
U.S. Navy Support Facility Diego Garcia provides logistic support to operational forces forward deployed to the Indian Ocean and Persian Gulf areas of responsibility in support of national policy objectives. Diego Garcia, an atoll of the Chagos Archipelago in the British Indian Ocean Territory, is located 7 degrees south of the equator.
Adopt a Dawg 2014
Each year since 2009 the Dawgs Project has adopted an off-shore military kennel - usually one that was not in the AOR but out-of-the-way where Young Dawgs typically begin to feel that they may have been forgotten.
For 2014, The Dawgs Project stepped both inside the "Sand Box" and outside of the traditional box and embraced a component of the MWD Community that few people are aware of, that make a critical contribution to the MWD mission, and have long deserved our appreciation and accommodation for their dedication and professionalism.
We are proud to have served the Vets & Tangos of the US Army Veterinarian Support Services throughout much of 2013 and again in 2014.
For 2014, The Dawgs Project stepped both inside the "Sand Box" and outside of the traditional box and embraced a component of the MWD Community that few people are aware of, that make a critical contribution to the MWD mission, and have long deserved our appreciation and accommodation for their dedication and professionalism.
We are proud to have served the Vets & Tangos of the US Army Veterinarian Support Services throughout much of 2013 and again in 2014.
2013-2014
64th & 72nd Vet Services
Task Force Med East
Vets n' Tangos
64th & 72nd Vet Services
Task Force Med East
Vets n' Tangos
In October 2013 the rotations in AFG included the 64th VSS Vets n' Tangos. Everybody home safe, we picked up the arrival/replacement with the 72nd VSS Vets n' Tangos. The Dawgs Project celebrates our veterinary support crews - an integral component of the MWD Community.
Dawgs Welcome Camp Lemonnier, Djibuti
as Kennel of the Year 2013!
If you'd like to participate in OPERATION DISTRACTION and assist in providing "goodie paks" for the Navy Young Dawgs of Camp Lemonnier, please use our "Contact Us" page and we'll respond promptly.
Camp Lemonnier is a United States Naval Expeditionary Base, situated at Djibouti's Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport and home to the Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa (CJTF-HOA) of the U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM). The camp is operated by U.S. Navy Region Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia.
2012-2013 IIIMEF Camp Donahue, Afghanistan
GTMO 2012!
In 2012, The Dawgs Project adopted Guantanamo Naval Base Kennels at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
2010-2011 1/23 IIMEF IDD, Afghanistan
In addition to our Kennel Adoption Projects, the Old Dawgs have occasionally launched "Operation Distraction" ~ an intense effort at sending so much fun stuff to our Young Dawgs down range that they don't have as much time to wonder if anybody cares; 2010-2011 1/23 IDD IIMEF Marines, and 2011/2012 IMEF Camp Cann Young Dawgs at Leatherneck.
2011-2012 IMEF
Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan
2010-2011 Osan Air Base, South Korea, 51st SFS/MWD
In 2010/2011 the Dawgs Project adopted the 51st SFS/MWD Section at Osan Air Base, South Korea. We were joined by some incredible people in making sure our Young Dawgs knew that they were appreciated. Special thanks to Military Moms United for stepping up.
2009-2010 Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, 9th SFS/MWD
Gary Sinise shares the Dawgs Project's admiration for the Young Dawgs of Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, in 2009. The Dawgs Project adopted Kunsan's 8th SFS/MWD Section in 2009-2010.