PGRNY Completed Missions

HOTH Mission

"Torque" the Huey Helicopter Dog Escort

All Military Branches and LEO

New York City, NY - 08/27/2024

Mission applies to the following Region(s):

Region 7, Region 8, Region 9

About the Mission:

The life-size statue of “Torque”, the Huey Helicopter Dog is being transported from Oakland, California to the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in New York City.  In cooperation with our California PGR brothers and sisters, we have been asked to escort the statue of “Torque” from Southwest Airlines Cargo Terminal at LaGuardia International Airport to the Museum. The 200 pound cargo box will be transported by Bergen Funeral Services, with NYPD escort expected. We will be joined by several Law Enforcement Agencies' K-9 Units as well as those of military branches.

Here is some background information about the dog that this statue represents:

Torque is a detection dog that helps investigators put child sexual predators and traffickers away. She also accompanies veterans who are suffering from PTSD, on exposure therapy flights in a fully restored 1965 Vietnam War era Huey helicopter, and holds the world record for the dog with the most flights in a Huey Helicopter.  The life-size sculpture of Torque was carved by world-renowned wood sculptor, James Mellick, who also carved the Wounded Warrior Dogs and K9 War Stories.

You are encouraged to take a few minutes and use the following links to learn more about Torque and the important contribution that she and her fellow service dogs make in their ongoing support of our military, military veterans and Law Enforcement Officers:

**Those who participate in the escort are invited to the Opening Ceremony on 6 September 2024 at 4:00PM at the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog at 101 Park Avenue, NYC. No mission posting will be sent for this, as it will not be a Mission. This is your only invitation:  CLICK HERE

Primary Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/27/2024 at 01:15pm

Staging Location:

Southwest Cargo Hanger 5B
5B Runway Drive
Queens NY 11371
Click here for map

Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Wayne Cohen
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516-729-9869

Special Covid-19 Mission Guidelines:

Updated 15, May 2024

The CDC has changed its COVID-19 protocol recommendations for 2024, updating them to reflect the changing severity and transmission of the virus. Please click here for the latest information and continue to practice common sense distancing protocols while in enclosed locations.

Special Information:

Please stage at Southwest / American Airlines Cargo Terminal 5B at LaGuardia Int'l Airport.  Escort to AKC Museum of the Dog to be led by NYPD.  Torque is expected into LaGuardia on Southwest Airlines Flight #4289 from DEN @ 12:05PM.  It is expected that it will take Southwest 2 hours to process the cargo. Bergen Funeral Services is scheduled to pick up 200 pound Air Transport Approved (ATA) Crate at 2:00PM.

If all goes according to plan, we might arrive at AKC Museum of the Dog as early as 2:15PM.

Is there a Second Stage to this Mission?

yes

Second Staging Date and Staging Time:

08/27/2024 at 01:45pm

Second Location:

American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog
101 Park Avenue
(at E. 40th Street)
New York NY 10178

Second Lead Ride Captain and Contact Info:

Jim McElroy
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516-805-3316

Second Stage - Special Information:

We will stand a flag line for the transfer of cargo into the front doors of the museum.  Escort may arrive as early as 2:15PM.  See RC Jim McElroy for detailed instructions.

Is there a Third Stage to this Mission?

no

Submitted by:

Wayne Cohen

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