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Being Biden Vol. 14: Chopper

Summary: 
In this edition of Being Biden, the Vice President talks about meeting Trevor, a Navy SEAL, and his dog Chopper -- who both served in Afghanistan and Iraq -- and discusses the important role military dogs play.

The audio series Being Biden is an opportunity for the Vice President to give you a window into his daily life, and share some of his most memorable experiences.

In this episode, Vice President Biden talks about what it was like to meet with Trevor, a Navy SEAL, and his military dog Chopper. The two served together in Afghanistan and Iraq, and Chopper saved Trevor's life. Military dogs perform a hugely important service, helping our wounded heal -- in addition to serving them in combat zones.

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Vice President Joe Biden meets with SEAL dog “Chopper”

Vice President Joe Biden meets with SEAL dog “Chopper” and his handler, Trevor Maroshek, a Navy SEAL Veteran, and Trevor’s wife, Rujuta, in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building, April 8, 2014. (Official White House Photo by David Lienemann)

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