returning home and need help now more than ever. the process for returning can take anywhere from nine months to almost two years. where you re sending housing and transitional options for themselves and their families. the troops first foundation just completed a transitional housing program located not far from walter reid and they are doing just that. that kerry doesn t end when you leave the hospital. elizabeth: survive the unthinkable. he threw a live grenade away from wounded comrades as they came under attack during a raid in afghanistan. it was his seventh tour. sergeant leroy petry reenlisted but not after a long road to recovery suffered the loss of his hand in severe damage to both of his legs. it taught him the rehabilitation journey needs special attention.