Members of the CHAMPS (Children Against Mines Programs) team, including K9 Ambassador Rico Cosby, traveled to Connecticut for their annual spring visit. The four-day adventure began with a visit to North Mianus School where 270 third, fourth, and fifth graders engaged in a presentation about Rico’s training and career as well as how he went from puppy to hero to ambassador. Following the presentation members of the North Mianus CHAMPS club were able to stay and enjoy some special time with...

The fourth round of MLI's Peace Through Sport (PTS) program was a great success connecting 123 youth in Yemen and the United States to learn about different cultures, build global leadership skills through virtual exchange, hear from interesting guest speakers from the world of sports, and to implement meaningful projects to benefit their local communities. Student participants came from Poolesville High School in Maryland and St Edmund's Academy in Pennsylvania as well as five schools in the...

In November 2025, MLI’s Canine Ambassador Rico began a week-long tour in Philadelphia, PA. It was a busy day in Philly, starting with a presentation and demonstration at Jay Cooke School. Following a visit with the students, Rico and the MLI team visited John Moffet School before hopping in the car to head to Berwyn, PA. Welcomed by the AMETEK staff, Rico and the team were excited to present to over 30 employees. They were enthusiastic to make the trip to AMETEK to thank them for their...