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Good Dogs for Great Americans helps provide specially trained service dogs to veterans who need them, restoring independence and improving quality of life.
In partnership with the Washington Capitals, we’re turning performance on the ice into life-changing support for those who have protected our nation. For every blocked shot by the Capitals during the 2026 - 2027 NHL season, CACI will donate $250 to America’s VetDogs to fund training and placement of service animals.
How it works
CACI’s signature philanthropy program, Good Dogs for Great Americans helps veterans regain their independence through service dogs trained for their specific needs and matched for life.
Teaming up with the Washington Capitals, CACI is giving $250 to America’s VetDogs for every Capitals blocked shot. Across the entire 2026 - 2027 NHL season, this partnership will support the training of up to eight service dogs, provided at no cost to the recipients.
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Since being paired with Army veteran Ben Rodriguez in 2024, this lovable Black Lab has been a constant companion, trusted teammate, and loyal friend. Trained by America's VetDogs, Marlin is always by Ben's side — proving every day that the best partnerships are built on trust. "Marlin is probably the best companion I could have, and America's VetDogs gave me that,” Ben said.
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See the impact
NOVEMBER 12, 2026
When life-changing injuries challenged everything he knew, Mark never gave up. His inspiring story is rooted in resilience, determination, and the support of his America’s VetDogs service dog, Shayne.
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NOVEMBER 5, 2026
CACI’s Good Dogs for Great Americans reaches $50,000, funding its first veteran service dog team through Washington Capitals blocked-shot donations.
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OCTOBER 30, 2026
Thanks to 200 blocked shots by the Washington Capitals, Good Dogs for Great Americans raised $50,000 to help train a service dog for a veteran's specific needs.
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OCTOBER 15, 2026
CACI’s Harley Brown and his service dog, Claire, take center stage at the Washington Capitals’ home opener, celebrating service dogs and the veterans they support.
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OCTOBER 8, 2026
CACI celebrates the launch of Good Dogs for Great Americans at Capital One Arena, supporting veterans by helping fund service dogs for those who need them.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
New partnership with the Washington Capitals and America's VetDogs turns every Capitals blocked shot into funding to train and place service dogs.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
Lieutenant General (Ret.) Mike Shields, ambassador for CACI’s Good Dogs for Great Americans, champions a mission to support veterans through specially trained service dogs.
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2026
CACI’s Harley Brown shares how his America’s VetDogs service companion has provided life-changing support and inspired the Good Dogs for Great Americans program.
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Service dog Cowboy demonstrates his impressive puck-handling skills during a Washington Capitals game against the Dallas Stars.
A winning team: Retired Army Sergeant Neil Duncan and Christine Yurechko pause for a photo with service dog Cowboy, who was named Good Dog of the Game at Capital One Arena.
Put me in, coach! Good boy, Shayne, keeps a close eye on the action from the benches.
CACI team members Rich Johnson, Jon Howerton, and Paul Schlise cheer on the Caps while supporting CACI's Good Dogs for Great Americans program.
Service dog Shayne is ready for his close-up. Shayne and his partner, SFC (Ret.) Mark Patton, a U.S. Army veteran, were recently honored as Good Dog of the Game.
Everyone has a dog in the fight. Ellie and Archer, family pets of CACI’s Tanya Skeen, share a Capitals chew toy while rooting for the hometown team.
US Army veteran Sgt. Ben Rodriguez and his service dog, Marlin, were the real all-stars at Capital One Arena as CACI’s featured Good Dog of the Game.
Sgt. Chris Sunday, USMC veteran, and his service dog, Eddie, took center ice at Capital One Arena. Eddie was trained by America's VetDogs, and every blocked shot by the Caps helps fund more service dogs like him.
CACI is a technology-first defense company that expands the limits of national security through innovation, discipline, and operational excellence. Good Dogs for Great Americans is an extension of that mission, and proof of our commitment to those who protect our nation.
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