Military Working Dogs Play Critical Role In Keeping MCRD Safe; Beloved MCRD Mascot History Dates Back to 1922 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 23, 2025 · 28 MIN

Military Working Dogs Play Critical Role In Keeping MCRD Safe; Beloved MCRD Mascot History Dates Back to 1922

from Spotlight on the Community · host Cloudcast

Sgt. Sole T. Ibarra, Kennel Master for MCRD, and her colleagues, Major Kyle Randow, Provost Marshall of MCRD and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Mendoza, Provost Sergeant, talk about the mission of the MCRD Military Dogs Program.  They are joined by Corporal Sarah Grawcock, MCRD Combat Photographer and the handler for the MCRD Mascot, Lance Corporal Bruno, a bulldog.  Cpl. Grawcock discusses a typical day LCpl Bruno's life and what it is like to be the MCRD Mascot Handler.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.  For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Sgt. Sole T. Ibarra, Kennel Master for MCRD, and her colleagues, Major Kyle Randow, Provost Marshall of MCRD and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Mendoza, Provost Sergeant, talk about the mission of the MCRD Military Dogs Program.  They are joined by Corporal Sarah Grawcock, MCRD Combat Photographer and the handler for the MCRD Mascot, Lance Corporal Bruno, a bulldog.  Cpl. Grawcock discusses a typical day LCpl Bruno's life and what it is like to be the MCRD Mascot Handler.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.  For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union  A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

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Sgt. Sole T. Ibarra, Kennel Master for MCRD, and her colleagues, Major Kyle Randow, Provost Marshall of MCRD and Master Gunnery Sgt. Anthony Mendoza, Provost Sergeant, talk about the mission of the MCRD Military Dogs Program.  They are joined by...

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