Family Matters Blog: Taking Care of Pets While Deployed

Family Matters Blog: Taking Care of Pets While Deployed

By Navy Lt. Theresa Donnelly
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27, 2012 – Although the wars are drawing down, the deployment schedules for our men and women in uniform aren’t easing up. Troops continue to meet multiple operational needs, such as theater security exercises with partner nations, Navy ship cruises and other training requirements.

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