Therapy Dog Receives Commendation Medal

摘要

Sweetface Shelton, a well-loved and valued therapy dog with the Alaska National Guard, has received the Alaska Commendation Medal. Affectionately known as "Nyx," the brin-dle-furred American Mastiff offers therapeutic aid for the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program and Warrior and Family Services. Nyx and her owner have devoted more than three years to providing emotional support to all Guardsmen, from a victim of sexual assault testifying in court to personnel handling everyday stressors. Octavia Thompson, the state family program director, said she sees the benefits of having Nyx available for service members experiencing hardship, stress or just needing a comforting moment every time Nyx is in the office.