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Cpl. Navarrete, K-9 officer, and his K-9, Bady received the Meritorious Conduct Medal for the Inland Empire K-9 Association for their assistance in the Dec. 2 terrorist shooting in San Bernardino, Calif., during the association's dinner on Jan. 7.

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K-9 Bady loses bout with life

25 Feb 2016 | Laurie Pearson Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow

K-9 Officer Bady began his tour of duty aboard Marine Corps Logistics Base Barstow in May 2015 at which time he was assigned to Cpl. Gilberto Navarrete. The team was certified within 57 days as an explosives detection team, nearly three weeks ahead of schedule. In addition to providing patrol and detection services for the base, Cpl. Navarrete and K-9 Bady also provided detection support for the United States Secret Service and State Deparment for Pope Frances during his visit to New York City, to include his address to the U.N. General Assembly in Sept. 2015; President of the United States during a visit to San Jose, Calif., February, 2016; as well as a joint law enforcement mutual aid call during the terrorist attacks in San Bernardino, Calif., in December, 2015.  They received a Certificate of Appreciation for their support of the Secret Service and then a Meritorious Conduct Medal for their assistance during the Dec. 2 San Bernardino terrorist attack. K-9 Bady succumbed to illness on Feb. 14, 2016. He will be deeply missed. Rest in peace War-Dog.


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