Throughout the past two years, under Glen’s leadership the organization has thrived and achieved remarkable results according to Zimmerman. “There is no unit more creative, resilient, and quick to adapt to the high pace of their mission with initiative than the ‘Dragon Dogs’.” “The 106th is part of a strong and growing network of allies, partners and friends across the peninsula,” said Zimmerman. The team not only cares for pets and four-legged heroes who serve side-by-side with servicemembers, but in an indirect way care for everyone by inspecting every commissary, dining facility, restaurant, Army and Air Force Exchange Food outlets on the peninsulas to ensure all food products are safe for purchase and human consumption.
“With a lineage that goes back to 1944, the detachment continues its meritorious service in support of United States Forces Korea through the care of over 60 military working dogs and care of over 6,000 privately owned animals across the peninsula ensuring their wellness and their readiness to evacuate the peninsula during transition to hostilities,” said Zimmerman. Dave Zimmerman, commented and praised the Detachment for working diligently and silently behind the scenes keeping everyone on the peninsula healthy during this global pandemic.Īs a forward deployed and geographically dispersed Army Veterinary Detachment, any given day the Soldiers of the 106th can be found protecting the force, inspecting produce, validating water plants, inspecting bakeries and commissaries, running the theater food laboratory, providing care for military working dogs and providing compassionate care and travel documentation for the countless pets of family members. They worked countless hours in various forms of volunteerism, helping others without any thought of gaining personal recognition, all while continuing their mission despite the many Covid-19 restrictions and challenges.Īs the reviewing officer for the 106th change of command, 65th Medical Brigade Commander, Col. Patti Glen’s Soldiers took advantage of opportunities for self-growth, and opportunities to help others. Lauren Pecher.ĭuring her two years as commander of the 106th Veterinary Detachment and Public Health Activity Korea, Lt. Patti Glen handed the mantle of responsibility to Lt.
(PYEOUNGTAEK, SOUTH KOREA)- The ‘Dragon Dogs’ family (106th Medical Detachment-Veterinary Service Support and Public Health Activity Korea) held a changing of the guard June 4, 2021, on Humphreys as outgoing commander, Lt.
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