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Veterans On The Water: The Mission Of RangeOars Row

WUTC | By Ray Bassett

Published March 24, 2025 at 2:24 PM EDT

RangeOars Row, training off the coast of Florida this month.

Jere Hartman served as a U.S. Army ranger during the Iraq War.

Today, he is among a handful of veterans who form RangeOars Row.

Their journey is on the water - and their cause is to raise mental health awareness for veterans, to help in the fight against suicide and PTSD among veterans.

I spoke with Jere earlier this year.

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Ray is the host and producer of Scenic Roots, Mondays - Thursdays at 3 PM on WUTC.

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