MCMILLAN -- It can be hard for any soldier to return home after battle.  But for men and women who have been injured on the battlefield, the road to reality can be even harder.  That's why the Wounded Warriors project makes the transition easier.

These four veterans were injured serving our country, but judging from Friday's activities, you wouldn't know it.  Thanks to the Wounded Warriors project, they're spending part of their weekend on an overnight dog sledding trip.

"We came out here today and we run programs like this and a variety of other things.  We have Soldier Ride, which is our national event.  We do salmon fishing in Alaska, we do dog sledding like this, we do a number of other things, and it's to help the warriors deal with socialization issues when they get better," explains Midwest Committee Chairman Gary Weisbaum.

While the trip would be to be a challenge with camping out in the cold and handling the dogs, the veterans were ready.

"I've never done anything like this before, and I'm looking forward to it.  I need a break from reality and just to get out and enjoy the winter weather and relax and make a few new friends.  I've never met anybody here before, and so it's going to be a new experience, and I think it's going to be a great time," says U.S Marine Nick Henry.

Outings like this one allow the vets to engage in regular activities regardless of their injury.

"It helps me show not only myself, but to my family and friends, that I still have the ability to get out and enjoy myself.  It helps me reconnect with other veterans," says U.S Army soldier Tony Covell.

The group planned to leave Friday afternoon and return to McMillan Saturday morning.  Good luck to them!

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