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Raise the "Ruff" for Rico!
Retired mine detection dog Rico Cosby continues to impact the lives of those affected by landmines. When Rico retired from sniffing out landmines in Bosnia & Herzegovina in 2022, he made the long journey to the United States to serve as The Marshall Legacy Institute's Canine Ambassador. For the past three and a half years, Rico has worked towards two goals: 1. Visit as many states as possible to raise awareness about the humanitarian impact of landmines, and 2. Raise enou

Anne W
Nov 72 min read


MLI goes to Dayton, OH: Honoring 30 Years of the Dayton Peace Accords and the Dayton Dog Campaign
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) is headed to Dayton, Ohio, to participate in the 30th Anniversary Commemoration of the Dayton Peace Accords! It has been 30 years since Dayton hosted the peace talks that ended the 3.5-year Bosnian War at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base. For 21 of those years, MLI and our partners have been hard at work in Bosnia and Herzegovina, clearing over 3.5 million square meters of land. You can join MLI for a free event on Saturday, October 18, 2025
MLI Staff
Oct 132 min read


MLI Launches Peace Through Sport Yemen
The Marshall Legacy Institute, in partnership with the Hadhramout Foundation, is excited to announce the launch of Peace Through Sport....
MLI Staff
Nov 20, 20241 min read


Kiss the Future: An Emotional Night on Capitol Hill Showing the Resilience of the Human Spirit
-Editorial by Summer MLI Intern L.A. Perez On June 25th, the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) attended a congressional showing of the...
MLI Staff
Sep 5, 20245 min read


Paws of Progress: MLI-Donated MDDs Play a Major Role in Azerbaijan's Mine Clearance Success
Arriving in Baku, Azerbaijan appears to be a thriving modern place nestled against the Caspian Sea. However, driving into the countryside...
MLI Staff
Sep 5, 20243 min read


MLI Mourns the Loss of Our Founder - General Gordon R. Sullivan
It is with a heavy heart that the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) announces the passing of our Founder, General Gordon R. Sullivan, USA...
MLI Staff
Jan 5, 20242 min read


The Impact of Peace Through Sport
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) and American Near East Refugee Aid (ANERA) partnered in the implementation of Peace Through Sport. ...

Anne W
Sep 18, 20232 min read


Rico Cosby: The Heroic Work of a Mine Detection Dog
The Marshall Legacy Institute's Canine Ambassador, MDD Rico Cosby, has released his first book. The book, Rico Cosby: The Heroic Work of...

Anne W
Sep 13, 20231 min read


Canine Ambassador - Rico Cosby A Year in Review
MDD Rico arrived in the United States in early June of 2022 and spent some time with the Marshall Legacy Institute's Executive Director,...

Anne W
Jun 27, 20232 min read


Rico's Reach Campaign Kicks Off on Giving Tuesday!
Today is Giving Tuesday! For this year's giving drive, MLI is kicking off a campaign led by K9 Ambassador MDD Rico to sponsor a new mine...
MLI Staff
Nov 29, 20221 min read


MDD Mace Starts Training in Azerbaijan
Exemplary young change-maker, Josef Marshall, dedicated his high school years toward creating a safer world by raising awareness and...
MLI Staff
Jul 4, 20221 min read


How Does a Young Leader Inspire Others and Affect Change?
Josef and his CHAMPS class with Canine Ambassador Nutmeg MLI recognizes high school senior, Josef Marschall, as an exemplary young...
MLI Staff
Apr 14, 20222 min read


Mine Free Sarajevo Ignites International Efforts for Demining
[Adapted with permission from ITF Enhancing Human Security] Mine Free Sarajevo, one of Bosnia & Herzegovina’s most important land release...
MLI Staff
Oct 1, 20212 min read


Marshall Legacy Institute cooperates with ANAMA on large scale demining project in Azerbaijan
BAKU [August 27, 2021] On August 26, Perry Baltimore, President and CEO of the Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI), signed a Contract and...
MLI Staff
Aug 27, 20212 min read


MLI Continues to Support Azerbaijan in Freeing its Soil of Landmines
Decades of conflict left much of Azerbaijan littered with landmines. Massive contamination in western Azerbaijan pose enormous risks to...
MLI Staff
Apr 29, 20212 min read


PMPS launches a mentorship program
In February, MLI launched our inaugural, virtual PMPS Mentoring Program. This new 12 week program is designed to shape PMPS youth leaders...
MLI Staff
Feb 26, 20217 min read


City of Sarajevo is Declared Mine Impact Free!
In November, the Mine Free Sarajevo project hit a crucial milestone, as the City of Sarajevo and the entire municipality of East Stari...
MLI Staff
Dec 17, 20201 min read


23rd Anniversary Clearing the Path Virtual Gala
The Marshall Legacy Institute (MLI) held its 23rd Anniversary Clearing the Path Gala virtually on November 18th, 2020, to celebrate...
MLI Staff
Nov 23, 20202 min read


MLI Receives Grant from the Stevens Initiative to Connect Youth in the U.S. and Yemen
MLI plans to implement a virtual exchange program in the summer of 2020 to connect students in the U.S. and Yemen.
MLI Staff
Jul 16, 20206 min read


Josef Marschall's Public Announcement
Despite COVID-19, Josef Marschall has continued his amazing work, advocating for a mine-free world and raising funds to sponsor his very own
MLI Staff
Jun 16, 20201 min read


