Retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Kyle Miller, from Indianapolis, Ind. (center), and his wife Vanessa, receive congratulations from Rick Hairston, Canines for Service president, as Miller takes ownership of Ava, a 21-month old lab mix, June 19, 2014, at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. Ava was trained at the NCBC in association with Canines for Service Program and will serve as Miller’s canine companion, providing him with greater mobility and assisting his transition back into civilian life while also providing him a greater sense of independence and hope. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Anne Mixon,South Carolina State Coordinator for Quilts of Valor (right), presents retired U.S. Marine Sgt. Kyle Miller, a quilt in recognition of his military service while Miller’s wife Vanessa and his new canine companion Ava, look on June 19, 2014, at the Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston. The Quilts of Valor Foundation has a goal to cover all combat service members and veterans touched by war with comforting and healing Quilts of Valor. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)

Master Chief Petty Officer Robert Bostic, Naval Consolidated Brig Charleston command master chief, presents a check on behalf of the NCBC Senior Enlisted Association, in the amount of $750, to Rick Hairston, Canines for Service president, June 19, 2014, at the NCBC on Joint Base Charleston, S.C. (U.S. Air Force photo/Eric Sesit)