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Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O'Brien holds her labradoodle service dog, Albus, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. O'Brien is a part of Dogs 4 Valor that helps retired veterans and first responders in the Kansas City area work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges. (AP Photo/Nick Ingram)

Air Force Staff Sgt. Heather O'Brien holds her labradoodle service dog, Albus, on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan. O'Brien is a part of Dogs 4 Valor that helps retired veterans and first responders in the Kansas City area work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges. (AP Photo/Nick Ingram)

Retired Army First Sgt. Timothy Siebenmorgen, left, and retired Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Atkinson sit with their service dogs, Rosie and Lexi on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan., during a group training session. Both veterans are part of Dogs 4 Valor that helps retired veterans and first responders in the Kansas City area work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges. (AP Photo/Nick Ingram)

Retired Army First Sgt. Timothy Siebenmorgen, left, and retired Marine Corps Cpl. Mark Atkinson sit with their service dogs, Rosie and Lexi on Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, in Kansas City, Kan., during a group training session. Both veterans are part of Dogs 4 Valor that helps retired veterans and first responders in the Kansas City area work with their service dogs to help manage depression, anxiety and other challenges. (AP Photo/Nick Ingram)