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Pappy Boyington, the first therapy dog assigned to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, receives the halt command from Sunnie Tortorici, his trainer, at NMCCL, N.C., July 10, 2018. Pappy is part of the Canine Visitation Program which seeks to facilitate patient recovery, decrease stress levels, and provide a communication medium for patients, family and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes)
180710-M-OO419-065.JPG Photo By: Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes

Aug 2, 2018
CAMP LEJEUNE, N.C. - Pappy Boyington, the first therapy dog assigned to Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, receives the halt command from Sunnie Tortorici, his trainer, at NMCCL, N.C., July 10, 2018. Pappy is part of the Canine Visitation Program which seeks to facilitate patient recovery, decrease stress levels, and provide a communication medium for patients, family and personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Reyes)


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