New Defence Archaeology Group launched aboard HMS Victory

[AWP]

I wish we'd do something similar in the US. The UK has had pilot programs out for a year or so, but it seems they've finalized their plans and made this MoD wide.

Good stuff.

http://www.archaeology.co.uk/articl...aeology-group-launched-aboard-hms-victory.htm

The initiative is an extension of Operation Nightingale, a pioneering rehabilitation project set up by Sgt Diarmaid Walshe of the Royal Army Medical Corps, and Richard Osgood of the Defence Infrastructure Organisation, to help soldiers recovering from wounds suffered in Afghanistan through archaeological investigations at sites on MoD land. This new project will involve members of the Army, Navy, and Airforce.

 

[RackMaster]

I would have loved to do something like that as part of my rehab.

 

[AWP]

Another story on the project and an update.

https://www.gov.uk/government/news/soldiers-take-part-in-award-winning-archaeology-project

 

[pardus]

Very cool. I'm quite fascinated with Archeology.

 

[Confederate Son]

Me too.. have been since I was a wee lad in the Shenandoah Valley. Never did get that metal detector though :youllpay:

Cool program.. Maybe someone on this side of the pond will replicate it... or do ANYTHING for our boys for that matter.

 

[pardus]

I'm a big fan of the show Time Team, from the UK. This episode is with a joint effort with Op Nightingale.