MARINE CORPS LOGISTICS BASE BARSTOW, Calif. --
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.