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A sports camp for military veterans in Big Bear offers healing and friendship
Jesus Guzmán (right) and fellow Higher Ground veterans participate in a team-building exercise during a hike in Big Bear, CA.
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A sports camp for military veterans in Big Bear offers healing and friendship
Wounds caused by military service can stay with troops long after they leave the armed forces.
In the great outdoors of Big Bear, CA, veterans from different generations and backgrounds found healing at a camp organized by the non-profit Higher Ground.
These are some of their stories.
Read more on LAist.com: Veterans Find Healing In The Great Outdoors Of Big Bear
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