(Radio Iowa) – Two veterans who call themselves Team Long Road are making their way across Iowa as part of a cross-country journey from Boston, Massachusetts to Newport, Oregon. They’re calling attention to American soldiers who remain missing in action. Justin “J-D” LeHew says he and Coleman “Rocky” Kinzer started their journey on June 6th, and last week passed through cities including Dyersville, Manchester and Independence, headed west.

Both are retired U-S Marines and they say taking this long backpack journey has been an amazing experience.

The two are following the historic U-S Highway 20 for the entire stretch – not only in Iowa, but across the country. They hope to be back home by Christmas. Learn more about the trek at TeamLongRoad.com.