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Bravo, NY Post!

Last week, the Post reported the story of injured Army Spc. Brent Grommet and his war dog, Matty.

Both were injured in Afghanistan, and Grommet returned to the U.S. with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, migraines, severe chronic back pain and breathing problems. Grommet’s father stated that Matty helped calm the injured soldier’s mood swings, as he seemed calmer whenever he was in his dog’s presence.

But, while recuperating, Matty was taken from Grommet, and although he had completed all necessary paperwork to formally adopt Matty, he was unable to locate his dog.

The officer in charge of military dog adoptions reportedly told Grommet: ‘I adopted the dog out legally, so there’s nothing you can do about it,’ ”

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…a source with direct knowledge of Matty’s fate contacted The Post on Wednesday, and by Thursday, Grommet was told he could take permanent custody of Matty.

“I was speechless,” Grommet told The Post. “It took everything out of me.”

On Friday, Grommet and his parents drove 17 hours from Fort Campbell, Ky., to South Carolina, where Matty had been living since 2013. (Grommet had to sign a non-disclosure agreement to keep the identity of the South Carolina “owner” secret).

Grommet stopped about 25 feet away from Matty’s kennel, too nervous to see him. “I was a little worried he forgot me,” Grommet said.

Then he called his name.

When the kennel door opened, Matty charged.

“He jumped all over me,” Grommet said. “I couldn’t have asked for a better response….