In the Field

"I went from being in the hospital, seeing guys at their lowest, to being a part of the same outdoor adventure that they were and seeing them at their best. It’s pretty rewarding to be part of that."

"It’s very good for the soul to talk to people who have the same experiences you’ve had. You make friends with them and you bond."

"For me this is the best therapy you could have; being with fellow veterans and being in the woods."

"I think guys feel more comfortable when they’re doing stuff like this with VAF. They can talk about their past to someone that’s going to understand. It’s more healing than sitting on a couch…By the end of the week, we’re family."