In the 199th episode of Stories of Service, host Theresa Carpenter welcomes her guest, Chris Lamy. This powerful conversation explores Chris's journey from military service to dog training, highlighting his upcoming SkillBridge opportunity with Canine Coaching with Chris.
About Chris Lamy
Chris Lamy is a U.S. Air Force veteran who served 10 years as a Security Forces member and military working dog handler. With five deployments—including four to active war zones—he’s a seasoned professional who once worked alongside Navy SEAL Team Two. After his service, Chris pursued a law degree from Louisiana State University and now dedicates his life to dog training and animal advocacy through his business and nonprofit work in Long Beach, Mississippi.
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Military Background: Chris discussed his military career and the importance of reflecting on his service, deployments, and transition.
Motivation to Serve: Hurricane Katrina and the desire to provide a better future for his daughter inspired Chris to join the Air Force.
Choosing the Air Force: Influenced by friends in the military, Chris chose the Air Force for its quality of life and lower combat exposure compared to other branches.
New Chapter: Chris is now using his military K-9 experience to train dogs and support adoption efforts through Canine Coaching with Chris and The Adoptable Dog nonprofit.
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This episode shed light on the personal transformation that can follow military service. Chris Lamy's candid reflections on his career, motivations, and current mission show the power of resilience, purpose, and passion in shaping a new path after the uniform comes off.
