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Cameron crosby was on patrol in korea when stabbed by a fellow soldier. he was paralyzed and had a collapsed lung. more than a year since his insur ji, hes better but has challenges. >> right side cannot feel temperature, pain, mobility issues. its a privilege to be out here. >> reporter: but not all of these soldiers wounds are visible. >> iraq, afghanistan. >> reporter: stacey was a mednick the british army for nearly 14 years. >> reporter: tell me why you were medically discharged. >> ptfd, s...

Of the day. sure enough its not long before staceys up on her board. >> i didnt think id be able to do it. >> reporter: for 42 years, van has been catching waves. he began operation surf in 2009. >> it wasnt like this grand idea. it was just the opportunity of just being able to be of service to our wounded servicemen and women in transition. >> you think youre able to do that today? >> two in the past ten minutes. >> reporter: the closing ceremony is bitter-sweet. >> i want to give this award t...

Report. >> reporter: these bodies, powering into the pacific ocean, have stories to tell. they belong to american and british soldiers, some retired, some still active duty. all men and women injured while serving their country. >> we have our guards, help for heroes on there, operation surf. >> reporter: this is operation surf. a camp designed to aid wounded heroes mental rehabilitation by focusing on the physical. >> ive always wanted to try surfing. >> reporter: jake joined the army in 2005. ...