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Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings of Mesa served in the Army for 23 years, including posts in Iraq, Balad, Kuwait, Desert Storm, Mexico, Central America, Alaska, Portugal and Germany. After six combat deployments overseas, he returned home and was diagnosed with post- traumatic stress disorder and looked toward companionship to help him cope. “He’s basically my battle buddy,” Stallings said. “Wherever I go, he follows me. If I’m laying down, he lays down at the foot of our bed. If I’m in the living room, he lays down next to my chair. He’s always ready to help me.�...

By Cierra Luna/Special for Cronkite News Dec. 24, 2020 Koda is an Anatolian shepherd, weighing over 100 pounds. Army Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings said Koda takes his service-dog job seriously, but when he is able to play and relax, he does. (Photo courtesy of Debbie Stallings) PHOENIX – Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings served in the Army for 23 years. He was stationed across the globe, including posts in Iraq, Balad, Kuwait, Desert Storm, Mexico, Central America, Alaska, Portugal and Germany. After six combat deployments overseas, he returned home and was diagnosed with pos...