Afghanistan vets participate in sportfishing tournament to heal war wounds, create lifelines

The War Heroes on Water tournament started four years ago, giving veterans a chance to meet with their fellow former service members and discuss their experiences in the military.

According to the War Heroes on Water website, the tournament gives veterans a chance to "connect with fellow veteran heroes to establish invaluable, potentially lifelong bonds" that will help them create lifelines that enable them to continue healing from the wounds of combat."

Mike Nares, an eight-year Army infantry veteran and recipient of two Purple Hearts who joined the military in 2003 following the 9/11 attacks, told Fox News that he has been with the tournament "from the beginning" after being invited by his friend Anthony Shay.