I hope these brave and courageous men are also getting guidance and counselling to support them through their recovery and their return - whether back to their service or to us in civilian life. God bless them.
More than 19,000 U.S. military personnel have been injured in Iraq, including 6,195 Marines and 415 sailors as of Aug. 5, according to the Department of Defense. In Afghanistan, 851 U.S. military personnel have been wounded.
The first Marine to move into the Camp Pendeton barracks was Lance Cpl. Joshua Rynders, who was injured in April when a mortar round exploded 10 feet behind him, killing two Marines and injuring 22, including him. He was setting up an observation post for the Iraqi army east of Fallujah.
"I lost 20 percent of my thighs and had a hole in each leg big enough for me to stick my arms through," said Rynders, 20, of McHenry, Ill.
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Would anyone know how to get a hold of the person that runs this program? I am a Executive and Life coach that helps people recover from trauma. I would like to volunteer some time to these guys. Freep mail me if you know. Thanks
Walkingfeather
fuzzy type this morn...
My God, these American warriors are incredible.
We have had our Wounded Warrior Barracks at Camp Lejeune for several years.
The Commandant of the Marine Corps paid a visit on November 30th. Photos can be viewed at the below URL:
http://fontman.smugmug.com/gallery/2192921