Photo Gallery: The 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach
Caleb Brewer, left, of the U.S. Army, prepares to go out in the surf with assistance from volunteers Pops, center, and Jeff Porhaska, right, during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Kisha Makerney, who is currently serving in the U.S. Army, surfs to the excitement of a volunteer during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Surf instructor Alana Hendrickson, left, gives Kisha Makerney, an active-duty U.S. Army member, some tips during the 2nd annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)A volunteer greets Marcus Cole of the U.S. Army during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Stephen Peterson, U.S. Army, who lost his leg to an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2011, practices standing on a board during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Van Curaza, founder of Amazing Surf Adventures, welcomes Marcus Cole during the opening ceremony of the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday , June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Stephen Peterson, in background, and Ramesh Haytasingh observe the presentation of colors at the opening ceremony of the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Van Curaza, founder of Amazing Surf Adventures, instructs Jose Rivera, an active-duty U.S. Marine, during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Jose Rivera, an active-duty U.S. Marine, catches a wave during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)Jason Boggs, left, and Colin Lewis, right, help soldier Stephen Peterson, who lost his leg to an IED explosion in Afghanistan in 2011, out of the water during the 2nd Annual Operation Surf in Huntington Beach on Monday, June 4.
(Scott Smeltzer / Staff Photographer)