A Wingman Named Cooper: How a Service Dog Helped a Veteran Heal From PTSD

On the 24th observance of the September 11 attacks, the nation paused not only to honor lives lost but also to recognize the lasting scars carried by many first responders and veterans. Among the most enduring of these wounds is post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), a condition that affects thousands who have faced unimaginable trauma. While treatment can take many forms, one of the most powerful sources of relief comes on four legs—with a service dog by their side.

For Adam, a veteran from Trenton who spent 12 years in the Air Force, PTSD reshaped his life after returning home from deployment. Diagnosed in 2018, he described feeling crushed, overwhelmed, and close to hopeless despite hospitalizations and medical

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