WASHINGTON, D.C.—Congressman Troy Downing (R-MT) sent a letter to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth alongside Senator Kevin Cramer (R-ND) expressing his support for the Wounded Warrior Service Dog program (WWSDP) and urging the Department of War (DOW) to continue to carry out the program going forward. Congressman Downing’s efforts have garnered support from Dog Tag Buddies, a Billings-based group dedicated to providing improved daily living and social mobility for veterans living with the invisible wounds of war.
“The Treasure State has one of the nation’s largest veteran populations, many of whom rely on four-legged partners to help them recover from the physical and invisible scars of war,” said Congressman Downing. “I was proud to advocate on behalf of Montana’s veteran community, their service dogs, and the many unsung heroes at partnering organizations who work behind the scenes to make these connections possible.”
“The Wounded Warrior Service Dog Program is not a luxury—it is a lifeline,” said DeeDe Baker, Founder & Executive Director, Dog Tag Buddies.
