Washington Commanders Announce New Team Dog TJ, a Service Dog in Training
The Washington Commanders have announced TJ, a 12-week-old yellow Labrador retriever puppy, as their new team dog. TJ comes from the nonprofit Warrior Canine Connection and will undergo service dog training as part of a partnership between the team and drone technology company Redwire, which serves as a military engagement effort. The puppy will appear at Commanders events, home games, and community activities.
The Washington Commanders introduced TJ, a 12-week-old yellow Labrador retriever from the Maryland nonprofit Warrior Canine Connection, as their new team dog. The announcement was made via social media on Wednesday and comes through a partnership with Redwire, a drone technology partner for the team. TJ's service dog training will serve as a military engagement initiative, with the dog eventually being paired with a wounded veteran. The name TJ was chosen by Redwire's senior program manager Jeremy White, based on his military call sign "TJ1." Fans will have opportunities to see TJ at various Commanders events, including home games, training camp, and community activities.
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