Community Relations Sailors Share Smiles at Souda Animal Shelter
Story and photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs
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ailors from Naval Support Activity Souda Bay’s Administration Department and American Forces Network Souda Bay participated in a community outreach event at the Souda Animal Shelter Feb. 13. Team Souda volunteers were able to help the community while following COVID-19 measures, spending the afternoon performing yard work and playing with the dogs to socialize them, making it easier to find them a home. Page 24
Senior Chief Culinary Specialist Daniel Hemingway is a returning volunteer. Hemingway, a native of Newark, N.J., has been in the Navy for 17 years and at NSA Souda Bay for 15 months. Hemingway said he had to go back to the shelter because the last time he volunteered was such a great experience. “I am a big softy when it comes to (stray animals),” said Hemingway. “They need love too and to have a place that gives them
