You may not recognize this soldier in this picture. He is serving our country in Iraq. The furry friend is a military working dog and the soldier is his handler. You know him as Seadrift PD Patrolman James Easley, Jr. In the picture he is USN Master at Arms 2nd Class Petty Officer James Easley, Jr. Officer Easley served in the Navy from 2003 to 2014. We salute his service and honor his commitment to fight for our country. How blessed we are as a nation to have these men and women put their lives on the line for our freedoms!

James served on the USS Benfold from 2003 to 2005. In 2005-2009 he served in Yokosuka, Japan with the Commander Fleet Activity and worked with the military police. In 2009-2010 he served in Iraq as a military working dog handler that you see in the picture. James finished out his service state-side.