Walter Reed Facility Dog Truman Promoted to Command Sergeant Major at Special Ceremony
Pediatric Cancer patient Ryan Mackey and his mom, Uniformed Public Health Service Capt. Megan Mackey pose with Walter Reed Service Dog Truman who was promoted to Command Sergeant Major at a ceremony that took place on October 10, 2023. Service dogs have been used in many health care settings and have proven efficacy in managing patients’ anxiety, depression, and feeling of loneliness. (DoD photo by Harvey A. Duze)
