'I got my life back.' Veterans with PTSD making progress thanks to service dog program

Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O'Brien holds her labradoodle service dog, Albus, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. O'Brien is a part of Dogs 4 Valor that helps retired veterans and first responders in the Kansas City area work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges.
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