Meet the newest member of the PenFed family, Maverick! He's 6 weeks old & joining our team later this month. He'll be raised & trained to become a service dog for a veteran or someone else with a disability. Watch his
@ccicanine
litter on our puppy cam:
Meet the newest PenFed family member from
@americasvetdogs
! This sweet little guy will train to become a
#servicedog
dog for a
#veteran
or
#firstresponder
with a disability. First, he needs a name! We like: Ace, Ranger, Goose, Franklin, Scooter, Chips & Roger. What do YOU think?
Enter to win! The odds of winning depend upon the number of valid entries received. The names of the winners will be drawn on 6/4/2021. Rules available upon request.
May is
#MentalHealthAwarnessMonth
& our partners at
@ASAP_Vets
know the increased risk the military community has for mental health struggles. Their programs provide veterans, service members, military family members, & caregivers a creative outlet to care for their well-being.
GIVEAWAY!!We've partnered with the
@washjustice
to give one lucky winner a ZipChair Gaming chair, two 2nd place a Logitech G935 Wireless Headset, and three 3rd place winners signed
@washjustice
posters. Enter by May 31st for your chance to win: .
#esports
Say hello to Maverick! Like PenFed, our newest assistance dog in training has a mission: serving others. We're en route to our partners
@ccicanine
right now to pick him up. Join us live tomorrow morning on the page of puppy raiser
@AndreaMcCarren
so you can meet him when we do!
Today was an inspiring day as we laid wreaths at the memorials and monuments across D.C. Thank you to all who came out and supported us along the convoy!
#AmericaStrong
@WreathsAcross
PenFed is thrilled to welcome award-winning journalist
@AndreaMcCarren
to our team! Andrea will head up the new PenFed Digital division as the Vice President and Chief Content Officer starting January 2019.
PenFed Pup Maverick has been matched with his veteran! Meet Josh, who's already bonded with Mav & is grateful for the skills he helps with, including picking up dropped items.
Big thanks to
@canineorg
& our colleague
@AndreaMcCarren
for raising & training Maverick.
#ServiceDogs
We all knew this day was coming and now we have a date. On Nov. 2, we'll say goodbye to Maverick as he continues his journey to become a
@ccicanine
assistance dog for a veteran or someone else with a disability. Until then, look for lots of Maverick pics in your feed!
@PenFed
Sgt Alessandro L. Plutino was determined to serve his country after 9/11. His mom Dianne talks about the importance of teaching younger generations to continue honoring & remembering those who gave their lives in service.
#SayTheirNames
#GoldStarMom
#GoldStarFamilies
Wreaths Across America looks different this year due to COVID, but its impact is still just as strong. WAA Board Member & Location Coordinator Randy Lewer explains the changes at Florida National Cemetery to place wreaths on veterans’ graves.
#WorthFightingFor2020
#AmericaStrong
This touching photo was taken at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial today as the
@WreathsAcross
convoy made its way through D.C. We will be live streaming the 2020 Wreath Tribute at 6:30 p.m. Head to our Facebook to watch this inspirational event.
#AmericaStrong
#Veterans
#Military
Welcome to the PenFed team, Clint and Admiral! We are very proud to have partnered with
@ccicanine
to raise these adorable assistance dogs in training. Stay tuned for more pup-dates of Clint and Admiral’s first day of work! 🐾💙
Penny Howard was one year old when her Uncle was killed in action during the Vietnam War. He was later awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic efforts to save others. Her story and many others confirm the importance of the
@WreathsAcross
mission.
#America
#AmericaStrong
Thanks fur the memories! Today we say goodbye to WestPoint, our service puppy in training as he is off to
@ccicanine
advanced training! Thank you
@PenFedFound
President, General Nicholson for raising him. We are excited to see what WestPoint does next!
#servicedog
Why is
@WreathsAcross
so important to JD Walker?
"It's a healing process for me. It helps me in a lot of ways. I lost my son and stepbrother during wartime. I'm a veteran. The veterans that gave their lives for this country didn't stop, so we're not going to stop."
#GoldStarDad
Ace found one of nearly 70,000 surcharge-free ATMs near him - you can, too! (*Biscuits not included with ATM withdrawals.)
Follow along as Ace, the PenFed
#PuppyWithAPurpose
from
@AmericasVetDogs
discovers all of PenFed's great products.
Our partnership with
@washjustice
supports the
#military
community. Donate $10 or more to
@PenFedFound
& receive a digital code for the Origins Edition of Overwatch, redeemable for PC. Code will be offered to the first 2,000 people who donate!
We're proud to be sponsoring a special benefit concert by the Lt. Dan Band in San Juan this Friday! The concert is to raise awareness of Puerto Rico's ongoing hurricane recovery needs.
@GarySiniseFound
#FortBuchanan
@AmericanAir
Today is
#NationalPuppyDay
& we are celebrating
@ccicanine
puppies. Five of our PenFed colleagues have had the chance to raise a CCI service dog! Each puppy can help a wounded warrior or someone else with a disability. Learn more:
#ccipuppyraiser
We are proud to announce our plans to raise an assistance dog through
@ccicanine
. “The PenFed Canine Companion will ultimately help a person with disabilities regain freedom in all aspects of life.” ~PenFed President & CEO, James Schenck.
#veterans
🇺🇸 🐶
Our final weekend with sweet Ace before he heads to advanced training at
@AmericasVetDogs
. To all who say, "I could never do that" about raising a puppy for a veteran or first responder with a disability, I respond, "If we don't, who will?"
#sundayvibes
#veterans
PenFed prides itself on great rates and first class service. But behind the scenes,
@PenFed
employees give back to their communities in so many ways. In 2019, five members of the PenFed family will be raising future service dogs on the job at five different locations.
@ccicanine
Proof that this pairing was truly meant to be. Read the amazing story about how the name Maverick almost entered this Veteran's family years ago.
#Veterans
#ServiceDogs
Maverick & his “brother.” Mav’s veteran shared an incredible story. He & his wife were going to name their SON Maverick but when he was born, the name just didn’t seem to fit. 2 1/2 years later, they realized why they were destined to select another name for their little boy. ❤️
FREE MONEY ($100)! No purchase necessary. How to enter: Follow us, reply to this tweet saying how you would spend the money, & fill out the entry form at .
Winner notified Friday. Congrats to last week's winner
@sdhjones
#Sweepstakes
UPDATE! We are thrilled that Esperanza and her 9 puppies are headed to DC in March & will be ready for adoption
@HomewardTrails
! All are happy, healthy, & thriving in foster care. Follow PenFed pups for more updates:
@TommyMcFLY
#TommyShow
#puppyrescue
Through our partnership with
@WreathsAcross
we raised over $10k for the
@PenFedFound
& experienced the true patriotism of this country. The outpouring of support for the mission & the kindness from the WAA family has us energized and thankful to end the year on such a high note!
They're here! Esperanza & her 9 puppies arrived in D.C. They are so doggone cute & need forever homes. Visit Homeward Trails Animal Rescue to help: Special thanks to Barks of Hope!
#puppylove
#bettertogether
#volunteer
#rescued
Today, on International Women's Day, PenFed honors all women who serve--in their countries and their communities. Watch this inspiring story about PenFed member Erin Miller who fought to preserve her pioneering grandmother's legacy!
#InternationalWomensDay
#IWD2019
@millerlawmd
Happy birthday to Admiral of Canine Companions for Independence! He is one of four service dogs in training being raised by the PenFed family. Can't wait to watch him grow up and ultimately change the life of a wounded warrior or someone else with a disability.
@ccicanine
We're proud to partner with
@ccicanine
! Our service puppies in training, Admiral and Clint, have been amazing ambassadors over the last year... and tomorrow, they have some big news to share!
#dogs
#puppies
#service
Cindy Tatum learned of her son's death on Christmas. This year, she participates in the
@WreathsAcross
escort in his honor.
Wreaths Across America isn't affiliated with the Department of Defense, & appearance of DoD visual information doesn't imply or constitute DoD endorsement.
One of these
@ccicanine
puppies will be joining the PenFed family soon! Like PenFed, he has a mission. Our pup will grow up to become a skilled service dog. Keep an eye on this page to see our live puppy cam, starting tomorrow!
#puppies
#dogs
They say opposites attract! Rosie, a Boxer mix is a ball of energy, while Bo, a yellow Labrador prefers to be chill and nap. Life's all about balance, right?
Want more content like this? Join the PenFed Pups Facebook group:
#DogsOfTwitter
#DogOfTheDay
1st glimpse of
@ccicanine
's Maverick at "university" (aka prof training)! We puppy raisers live for any kind of update on the dogs we raised. More formal reports come at the end of each month. Did YOU spot our sweet boy in this crowd?
@PenFed
Ret. 4-Star Army Gen. Mick Nicholson, the Pres. of the
@PenFedFound
is on a new mission. Join us LIVE on Facebook tomorrow at 11am EST as he meets the
@ccicanine
puppy named WestPoint who he will raise to assist a wounded warrior or someone with a disability.
@WestPoint_USMA
PenFed is giving back! Here's how to enter to win a $100 gift card: Follow us, reply to this tweet saying how you would spend the money, & fill out the entry form at . Winner notified each Friday.
Congrats to last week's winner
@SHARNY72
!
#Sweepstakes
My heart just exploded. Please join me in thanking incredible
@ccicanine
Instructor Kim Doyle for taking our sweet Maverick on this field trip and for the last five months of professional training in New York!
@PenFed
#Monday
#DogsofTwittter
US fire fighters arrived at Sydney Int Airport this week, on their way to assist with fire fighting in Victoria.
Coming through, all gathered gave a spontaneous & lengthy round of applause, reflecting the gratitude & admiration we all have for their generosity.
#NSWRFS
@NSWRFS
Congrats to PenFed Digital's VP & Chief Content Officer
@AndreaMcCarren
for being named one of
@HillVets
Top100 for 2019.Andrea is a 23-time Emmy Award winner & former television journalist who's long dedicated her time to helping veterans & their families.
Could you use an extra $100 this holiday season? We're giving back! To enter: Follow us, reply to this tweet saying how you would spend the money, & fill out the entry form at
Congrats to last week's winner
@cLone_OW
!
Winner notified Friday.
#Sweepstakes
It’s National Caregivers Day. Thank you to all the caregivers who help others day after day. We will be tweeting resources and interesting facts about military caregivers throughout the day.
#NationalCaregiversDay
#CaregiversDay