Matthew Wolding understands the challenges faced by military veterans returning from duty in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Wolding, 28, was medically discharged from the Navy as a machinist mate third class in 2005. He underwent two knee operations after he served a stint in the Persian Gulf as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom.

Difficult times followed. For Wolding and other veterans, it can be hard to adjust to life outside of the military. The job market can be a challenge. When they go back to school, veterans find they are older students in classes and are coming in from a different perspective. And the environment can be much different.