Sailors assigned to Information Warfare Training Command (IWTC) Corry Station participated in a community service event at the Escambia County Animal Shelter, Oct. 22.

The volunteer event was organized by Corry United, a student-led organization dedicated to promoting community-building events and leadership opportunities.

Seaman Dylan Odett, the Corry United public affairs officer, said the experience was part of an effort to provide IWTC Corry Station students with weekend activities that promote positive decisions as they train to become members of the information warfare community.

"I believe that it is important to remember that as members of the armed forces we are examples within the community, and there are people out there who look up to us," said Odett. "Events such as this provide an excellent opportunity for Sailors to realize the lives they can touch."

The Escambia County Animal Shelter is committed to working in partnership with the community to create a safe, healthy and caring environment for both citizens and animals.

While at the shelter, students comforted dogs recovering from abusive owners, cleaned out animal cages and fed and played with the pets waiting to be adopted.

"Volunteering gives me a sense of community," said Seaman Andrew Garigmeyer. "Being able to give some love to animals that have been treated unjustly and, on a larger scale, give back to society means a lot to me."

Information Warfare Training Command Corry Station, as part of the Center for Information Warfare Training, provides a continuum of training to Navy and joint service personnel that prepares them to conduct information warfare across the full spectrum of military operations.



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