As Ivan continued working for the Space Force, his fellow team members Read more

“No, the K-9 didn’t discover the narcotics, Ivan did. It was hidden in the suspect’s hay barn.” Read more

“Yeah, while Ivan was helping the Sheriff’s K-9 unit, he learned how to growl.” Read more

“I can’t hardly wait. The lookout said she’d have sourdough pancakes for us this morning before we head out again. By the way, have you seen Ivan Read more

“Well, it’s been an interesting semester, adding a mule to our reserve program. The dogs, as usual, excelled in sniffing out narcotics, cannabis and explosives. The mule was most skilled at sniffing out alfalfa and oats.” Read more

“We were only gone a few minutes, but guess who found your lunch? Looks like Ivan ate your animal crackers, your peanut butter and strawberry jam sandwich — but he left you the barbecue corn chips.” Read more

Ivan, the U.S. Space Force mule, is off duty in his shuttle stall. His food is fed loose to keep him occupied, promote exercise, and reduce mischief. Read more

The Halloween the witches couldn’t fly. Read more

“Oh, when we got the robbery call we knew you had the K-9 at the vet’s Read more

“Now I know the rare flower, Poseyii purpulous, was here in this meadow somewhere. There was one left when I was here two years ago.” Read more

“Well, Ivan and the others disappeared this morning and we can’t wait any longer. We need to get these supplies to the CCC trail crew at the next camp.” Read more

“I hate to tell you this, Mr. Jones, especially since this is your first trail building contract, but I think you missed the flagging that marks Read more

"What? You mean the ranger's wife took her mother cat to the vet Read more

" Ever since I mentioned in front of Ivan that this is an old logging steam donkey, every time we go by he has to look for the donkey." Read more

"The mules are used to our cleaning up trash in all of our trips -- but I sure hate it when they have to stop at every little piece of paper on the side of the trail." Read more

How did Ivan get on the track? "I sure don't know, but there must be Read more

"Packer Chuck, we finally found Ivan." Read more

“Reuben, this is getting really drastic. We've got to find Ivan!” Read more

“That Forest Service mule goes fine through the obstacles, but he does have one serious flaw.”    Read more

“Seems like that salsa might have been a little too hot for Ivan” Read more

“The cause of all your stress…Yes, yes! I have it now!” Read more

(A) “Now, Packer Chuck, your testimony just further proves the major flaws in the Prosecution’s case, which will lead to my innocent client’s acquittal. The sheriff’s deputies grossly misrepresented facts by stating that your mule, Ivan, could have helped with my client’s apprehension. It is… Read more

“Oh, no! There’s the escapee — and he’s getting away down the trail” Read more

“Now, look, Chuck, you need to find that mule of yours! Not only has he been eating vegetables in the produce exhibit, now he even stole cotton candy from a little kid.” Read more

“Well, Officer, we’ve looked all over, but we still have no idea where Ivan is.” Read more

“Six feet, Ivan!  Six feet!” Read more

The Space Force sent it as part of Ivan’s exercise program  Read more

“Everything’s almost ready. Now we just need to get those apple pies the ranger’s wife baked.” Read more

“We’re so glad Ivan discovered this stolen cache. Read more

“The Rotary Club writes that they’d like us to be in the Fourth of July Parade again, but we’ll need to watch Ivan. They just found out he’s the one who ate the roses on the Garden Club float last year.” Read more

“...and with the full moon above, the really wicked wizard cast a terrible spell on all the forest trees, and they reached down with their branches to catch anyone unlucky to be in the forest that night...” Read more

“Heck, no, I thought they were just going to brush them.” Read more

“Reuben, did you pack the apples on Otis — who is right in front of Ivan?” Read more

"Well, Ivan's resolution to not be so naughty lasted fourteen hours this year--a new record for him." Read more

Character from Mike McFadin’s book, “Ivan, the Forest Service Pack Mule.”   Read more

“She came back with Ivan from his last mission to one of Jupiter’s moons. She loves the mules, stays with them and eats with them--and, boy, she can pack loads faster than we’ve ever seen.” Read more

“Oh, that’s just Ivan. He gets so anxious when he sees a bunch of grass Read more

Character from Mike McFadin’s book, “Ivan, the Forest Service Pack Mule.” Read more