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Paddling the War Away

Former Marine Cpl. Joshua Ploetz, makes his way to shore before beaing greeted by a crowd of Marines, sailors, veterans family members July 25, 2014, as he paddles closer to the end of his 2,575-mile journey down the Mississippi River, in New Orleans, July 25, 2014. Ploetz began his journey to raise awareness for post-traumatic stress May 19, at Lake Itasca Minn.

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Tags: MarForRes, Marines, Cpl. J. Gage Karwick, PTS, post-traumatic stress, PTSD post-traumatic stress disorder, Louisiana, Mississippi River, Gulf of Mexico, NEW ORLEANS, Veterans, Marine Corps, Marine Forces Reserve

Photo by: Cpl. J. Gage karwick | VIRIN: 140728-M-BC491-125.JPG

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