George H.W. Bush’s former service dog starts new position at military hospital

Source: The Hill | February 27, 2019 | Morgan Gstalter

Former President George H.W. Bush’s service dog started his new position with the U.S. Navy on Wednesday at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center.

Sully, a yellow Labrador, was appointed to the rank of hospital corpsman second class during a ceremony at the hospital in Bethesda, Md.

The pooch even participated in an oath of enlistment.

“Do you affirm or pant as a hospital corpsman in the United States Navy that you will support, comfort and cure warriors and their families, active duty and retired?” a spokesperson asked during the ceremony.

“That you embrace our staff and bear unconditional love and solace, especially on busy days? That you take this obligation freely, without any promise of treats or tummy rubs and that you will faithfully discharge the duties to provide joy, love and nurturing for our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and sailors and their families?” they added.

Sully joined with other facility dogs at Walter Reed Bethesda, who work with veterans to reduce stress and increase well-being among patients.

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