Local group lines up off-road wheelchair for veteran who lost leg during rocket attack

RHINELANDER - A Mosinee veteran will get to hunt again thanks to some local help in Rhinelander Tuesday night.

Dale Cherney lost his leg after a rocket blast in 2007 in Iraq. Cherney spent time outside of military bases during his first two tours in Iraq. He was financial officer. He didn't leave base on his third tour, but that didn't matter.

"Generally, you don't assume that they're going to drop five rockets on a chow hall," Cherney said.

Full story: WJFW

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