Borne the Battle: Marine veteran Dan Duitsman, Camp Valor Outdoors
SUMMARY
Previously in episode 152, Borne the Battle's guest was Denise Loring from Camp Valor Outdoors. She gave a brief overview of the nonprofit, Camp Valor Outdoors – which included the competitive shooting program. Camp Valor Outdoors' shooting team competes in professional matches all over the country.
This week's interview is Dan Duitsman. He is a Marine veteran and Camp Valor Outdoors' Shooting Sports Program Director. His role is to get disabled veterans into competitive shooting – no matter the disability.
Camp Valor Outdoors Shooting Team at the Civilian Marksmanship Program Nationals, Camp Perry, OH.
(Photo Courtesy of Camp Valor Outdoors Facebook Page)
While in the Marine Corps, Dan worked in security forces, counterintelligence and the infantry. Prior to his role at Camp Valor Outdoors, he was a weapons instructor with the U.S. State Department. In this episode he talked about his career, his transition, the recreational-therapeutic benefits of the shooting and how to get involved in Camp Valor Outdoors' shooting program.
This article originally appeared on VAntage Point. Follow @DeptVetAffairs on Twitter.
