Lucca with her handler Marine Cpl. Juan Rodriguez, who brings her to her former handler Marine Gunnery Sgt. Christopher Willingham. Watch her video
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Lucca received a Purple Heart plaque from the Mike Spann Detachment and
The Alabama Marines Foundation. Lucca is a true hero, who has saved
countless lives during three combat deployments (one time in Iraq and two in Afghanistan) and this plaque
recognizes her sacrifice while protecting all who followed in her
footsteps.
Lucca on patrol with Marine Gunnery Sergeant Christopher Willingham
"7
years ago today (23 April 2006), Lucca and I were paired together and
began our training as a dog team. On23 April 2007, Lucca and I landed
in Iraq and served with several units during the surge, south of
Baghdad. During her first deployment,
Lucca located numerous IED's and caches, saving countless lives. She
was the only reason I made it home to my family. Military Working Dogs
have been serving our country since WWII and I am very proud to be part
of a community that has an amazing legacy. #K-9" qoute from page:
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