The Outreach Project
The Outreach Project
Josh Melching and Jonathan Hodge
Service Dogs for Veterans: How Hero to the Line Is Changing Lives | EP 12
1 hour 8 minutes Posted Mar 3, 2026 at 2:19 am.
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Episode 12 drops a day early — and we’re cooking. 🎙️🔥
This week we’re joined by Tyler Stankye (Active Duty Army Captain & Ops Manager) from Hero to the Line (HTTL), plus Dustin Brister (our Episode 7 guest and an HTTL dog recipient).

HTTL is building community by placing well-bred Labrador Retriever puppies with veterans, active-duty service members, and Gold Star families — then surrounding them with a tribe of support, training knowledge, and real-life connection.

We talk:

Why a dog can create routine, purpose, and momentum

How HTTL protects the mission with accountability + standards

The difference community makes when the uniform comes off

Dustin’s story: how his pup changed the way he leads at home


🔗 Learn more / apply / support: https://hero2theline.org/
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