Do you know about Outward Bound's free programs for OEF/OIF Veterans?

2014-08-19T19:53:54-04:00

Hey Folks, many have heard of Outward Bound, an organization started in the '40s to help mature a young population going to war.

Outward Bound has created 6-day adventure courses for veterans of OEF/OIF... FOR FREE, including travel/air fare!!

Whitewater rafting, mountaineering, dog sledding, ocean kayaking, and several others!!

I've done 1 course and am about to go on my 2nd... FOR FREE!! And they have slots open for their upcoming course in 1 week, as well as another in 3 weeks!

http://www.outwardbound.org - Right side, "Program" field, select "Veterans," (and deselect "Wilderness")... That's it. SIGN UP! Live the adventure!

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Outward Bound is the premier provider of experience-based outdoor leadership programs for youth and adults.

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 19 at 2014 7:58 PM

2014-08-19T19:58:10-04:00

Great looking out! I'll forward this to my unit in the AM!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 20 at 2014 9:16 AM

2014-08-20T09:16:52-04:00

Great stuff for those who have the time available. Hopefully the word will get out to fill all those slots! Thanks for sharing this!

Response by COL Vincent Stoneking made Nov 11 at 2014 2:33 PM

2014-11-11T14:33:58-05:00

I just stumbled across this in the most recent VFW magazine. I knew about Outward bound, and had always been curious. I did NOT know about the free course offerings. Very cool.

Response by SN Alex Tufail made Sep 28 at 2015 2:57 AM

2015-09-28T02:57:34-04:00

I'm getting in on this. I need some mountaineering courses before my Denali expedition. The more experience, the better.