PAWLING, N.Y. (AP) — Combat veterans who are hiking the Appalachian Trail as part of the “Walk Off The War” program are continuing their trek to Maine after getting a heroes’ welcome in Dutchess County.

Six combat veterans and Warrior Hike founder Sean Gobin have completed more than 1,400 miles of the 2,186-mile through-hike of the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine. They were welcomed in Pawling Sunday by Congressman Chris Gibson and numerous state and local officials and community groups.