Robert Ham Honors Legendary Military Dog in New Documentary

Tillman Scholar Stories | 07/01/2025

Robert Ham is committed to telling stories that matter.

A 2016 Tillman Scholar, Robert served in the Army as a combat documentarian for nearly a decade. After leaving active duty, he used his Tillman Scholarship to pursue his master’s in film and television from the University of Southern California. Drawing on his military background, Robert now creates films that elevate underrepresented voices within the military and veteran communities. He is also the CEO and co-founder of HAMMR Productions Inc., a service-disabled, veteran-owned production company that he started with his late-wife Melanie.

Robert’s latest film, ZZaslow K-427, pays tribute to the most decorated bomb-sniffing dog in U.S. Army history. The unassuming black Labrador retriever is credited with saving countless lives both on and off the battlefield, and he was named after Ira Zaslow, who was killed in the 9/11 attacks. Robert partnered with Ira’s son, Adam Zaslow, on the project, which premiered on June 22 at Los Angeles’ TLC Chinese Theater.

Over the course of his career, Robert has earned five Emmy Awards and has been named the Defense Military Videographer of the Year three times — the highest decoration for military storytelling.

Robert represents the power of investing in future leaders, and the Pat Tillman Foundation is proud to be part of his journey.

Click here to watch the trailer for ZZaslow K-427.