ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) – A dozen combat veterans left disabled by wounds suffered in Iraq are learning how to get around the Washington area quickly.

The soldiers and Marines are getting practice riding New Hampshire-based Segways.

The St. Louis-based group Segs4Vets and the D.C. Segway Enthusiasts Group is providing training for the wounded military personnel. Segs4Vets has set a goal of getting the machines to any veteran amputee who might benefit from having one.

The scooters don’t replace walking or wheelchairs, but they provide another option for veterans who want a faster alternative.

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