Eight wounded American veterans returned to Iraq through ` ` Operation Active Duty '' program . Veterans want troops on the ground to know they 're still part of them , organizer says . The retired U.S. Army first lieutenant needed to know that his sacrifice was worth it . Retired soldier says progress in Iraq shows he did n't ` ` bleed in vain '' Program is run by Troops United Foundation , backed by USO .
Eight wounded American veterans returned to Iraq through ` ` Operation Active Duty '' program . Veterans want troops on the ground to know they 're still part of them , organizer says . Retired soldier says progress in Iraq shows he did n't ` ` bleed in vain '' Program is run by Troops United Foundation , backed by USO .