Meet these adorable new guide dog graduates - Good Morning America

Located in Palmetto, Florida, Southeastern Guide Dogs connects visually impaired veterans and children with service dogs.

Since 1982, the nonprofit has matched more than 3,200 guides and service dogs.

Meet the six most recent graduates and their guide dogs below.

Sanford Steinberg and Alfie

Sanford Steinberg served as an airplane hydraulics mechanic in the Mediterranean during the Vietnam War.

He new guide dog Alfie is high energy and ready for long fitness walks.

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PHOTO: Sanford Steinberg with his guide dog Alfie.

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Lynn Puckett and AJ

Lynn Puckett lost her vision two years ago and now she's embracing life with her goldador named AJ.

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PHOTO: Lynn Puckett with her guide dog AJ.

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Mike Moaba and Clara

Mike Moaba was born with juvenile macular degeneration. He was paired with a guide dog in 2012.

Now, Mike has a new guide dog named Clara who he says has filled a void in his life.

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PHOTO: Mike Moaba with his guide dog Clara.

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Lisa Kemp and Charlie

Lisa Kemp lost her vision and her job due to retinopathy.

Kemp says she's excited to be more independent with her guide dog, Charlie.

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PHOTO: Lisa Kemp with her guide dog Charlie.

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Jessica Woods and Rubi

Jessica Woods was born legally blind and slowly lost her vision by 17.

Rubi is Woods' fourth guide dog.

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PHOTO: Jessica Woods with her guide dog Rubi.

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Bob Newport and Igor III

Bob Newport has a genetic disorder called pseudoxanthoma elasticum which causes him to gradually lose vision.

Newport was a vet tech in the Air Force and now has a new best friend named Igor III.

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PHOTO: Bob Newport with his guide dog Igor III.

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To learn more about Southeastern Guide Dogs visit guidedogs.org.

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