Thursday, September 18, 2008

Outward Bound Wilderness Excursions for Operations Enduring and Iraqi Freedom Veterans

After spending time in a combat zone you will certainly need some time to relax and unwind.  One program designed to do just that is the Outward Bound Wilderness Excursions for OEF/OIF Veterans.  Outward Bound is an international non-profit outdoor education program which is offering fully funded outdoor adventure excursions to all OEF/OIF veterans.  It doesn't matter what your current military status is (active, inactive, discharged, retired) - you're eligible to attend as long as you deployed in support of OEF/OIF combat operations while in the military.

These five-day excursions offer adventure activities such as backpacking, rock climbing, canyoneering, canoeing, and dog sledding in beautiful wilderness areas in Maine, Texas, Colorado, California, and Minnesota.  

All expedition costs for lodging, equipment, food, and instruction are completely funded by a milt-million dollar Sierra Club grant, including the participants' round-trip transportation between home and the wilderness site.  

That is right, these excursions are offered at no cost to the participant!  In my book I talk about other great programs that are offered free to veterans.

For more information pertaining to the Outward Bound OEF/OIF War Veterans Expeditions check out their website at www.outwardboundwilderness.org/veterans/html

2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Wow! You have done alot of research for your book. I can not wait to read it. I hope you sell millions of copies. I just order 5 copies to give as gifts to some soldiers in my unit.

Best wishes,


SGT Jones (Camp Beuhring, Kuwait)

Thomas Mengesha said...

Thanks SGT Jones, take care and be safe. America truly thanks you and all other service members for your service!