After spending time in a combat and war 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, sailing and dog sledding in beautiful wilderness areas in Maine, Texas, Colorado, California, Florida 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
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