Sgt. John Hyland fires a World War II Sterling L2A3 (Mark 4) submachine gun Oct. 16, at a range on Victory Base Complex in Baghdad. The Charlotte, , native suffered extensive pelvic and back injuries and lost his left leg below the knee in an improved explosive device attack on Sept. 11, 2007. He participated in Operation Proper Exit Oct. 11 to 17, a program that affords wounded combat veterans a chance to return to the places they served and were injured while serving in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. US Army 53628 Week-long trip to Iraq ends for eight combat vets

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