HERE TO EXPLAIN THE VITAL ROLE OF MILITARY POLICE, IS SERGEANT FIRST CLASS RAUL LOPEZ, A U-S ARMY RESERVE MILITARY POLICE INSTRUCTOR.

GUEST BIO:

SFC Lopez is originally from Naranjito, PR. and enlisted in the United States Army on 17 November 2009. He completed Basic Combat Training at Fort Jackson, SC in April 2010 and Advanced Individual Training at Fort Leonard Wood, MO in July 2010 which included Heavy Equipment Construction Repairer training. SFC Lopez’s’ assignments include: 448th FSC Co, Ft. Buchanan, PR; 301st MP Co, Ft. Buchanan, 215th MP Det, Ft Buchanan, PR, 166th RSG, Ft. Buchanan, PR, 368th MP Co, Guam. He is currently assigned to The Army School System as a ALC Instructor, Jolon, CA. SFC Lopez assignments include, Gunner, Driver, Team Leader, Squad Leader, Section Leader, Operations Sergeant, Protective Services Agent and currently ALC Instructor.

SFC Lopez earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminal Justice from University of Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ. SFC Lopez military education includes: Basic Leader Course, Advanced Leaders Course, Senior Leader Course, Heavy Equipment Construction Repairer Course, Basic Military Police Course, Interment Resettlement Course, Protective Services Training Course, Basic Anti-Terrorism Officer Course, Conventional Physical Security Course, Unit Movement Officer Course, Combatives Level 1, Common Faculty Development Program Instructor Course, Master Fitness Trainer, Company Leaders Course, Battle Staff NCO Course, Unit Training Plan Course, Master Resilience Trainer.

SFC Lopez’s awards and decorations includes, ARCOM (4OLC), AAM (1SLC, 1OLC), MUC, AGCM, ARCAM (2OLC), NDSM, AFSM, HSM, MOVSM, GWOTSM, GWOTEM,

NOPDR (Numerical “3”), ASR, OSR (Numerical “2”), AFRMM ((Numerical “2”), NATOMDL, ASUA, ACM-CS, Drivers Wheeled Mechanic’s Badge, Army Basic Instructor Badge.

SFC Lopez is working towards getting the Army Senior Instructor Badge as well as completing his master’s degree within the next 24 months.

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As the country increasingly begins to open back up following the pandemic closures, Paws of War will begin providing Pet Therapy once again with the mission of putting smiles back on the faces of their local community. This particular event will be held at one of the local nursing homes; The Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care.
Our local communities and those in the nursing homes, including the Veterans residing there, always enjoy getting visits from therapy dogs. Paws of War will be providing therapy dog services to the Smithtown Center on Wednesday, June 23, 2021.

Paws of War rescues, trains and places rescues dogs and cats to serve and provide independence to our Veterans and First Responders who suffer the traumatic effects of wars and disasters. They do this so our heroes in need can experience the therapeutic relief and unconditional love only a companion animal or service dog can bring. Additionally, the organization also provides Pet Therapy services and helps soldiers relocate their rescued pets back to America after deployment through their War-Torn Pups and Cats Program.

The organization will have three to four teams that will be providing Pet Therapy Services to the residents that are currently residing at the Smithtown Center. Pet Therapy will provide moral support, help increase morale, provide overall comfort and social interaction to the residents.

WHEN:
Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 11:00 am

WHERE:
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
391 N. Country Rd. Smithtown, New York 11787

MEDIA CONTACT: Cher Murphy PR (571) 263-2128 or cher@chermurphypr.com

ABOUT:

Paws of War is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization that provides assistance to military members and their pets, rescues and trains dogs to be service dogs, and provides therapy dogs to veterans. To learn more about Paws of War and the programs provided or to make a donation visit its site at: http://pawsofwar.org

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