Military veterans who carefully dug and sifted through dirt this month at a Revolutionary War battlefield in New York did more than uncover artifacts fired from muskets and cannons. The work gave the veterans a familiar sense of camaraderie and mission.
The meticulous field work gave the veterans — some dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder and physical injuries — a familiar sense of camaraderie and mission.
Bruckshaw, 38, was part of a three-person crew that spent the morning digging small holes at spots that set off metal detectors, then searching though the damp clumps to uncover ... old nails, mostly.Bruckshaw, an Army veteran injured in a roadside bombing in Iraq, is among 15 veterans taking part in the dig through American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, an organization that helps service members transition into the civilian world.
The battle also burnished the heroic resume of future traitor Benedict Arnold, who was wounded in the leg and is memorialized here with a monument to his boot.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
John Walsh says he's received multiple tips on Brian Laundrie's whereaboutsThe veteran true-crime presenter has joined the hunt to find missing Brian Laundrie after his fiancée's body was discovered in Wyoming.
Read more »
Garcelle Beauvais Is Not Having Lisa Rinna's 'Shady' Digs in Dramatic RHOBH Preview - E! OnlineWhen it comes to Garcelle Beauvais being 'accepted' by her fellow Real Housewives of Beverly Hills stars, Lisa Rinna warns that 'if you want a friend, you need to be a friend.' Watch the clip.
Read more »
LGBT veterans discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell' to get full benefits'The trauma caused by the military's decades-long policy of discrimination against LGBTQ+ people cannot be undone in a few short months,' the VA said.
Read more »
Military teaches gun safety, now VA stresses even more to reduce vet suicidesThe VA's past efforts to reduce veteran firearm suicides had been opposed by gun rights activists and conservative lawmakers.
Read more »
Ben Cohen and Kristina Rhianoff ignore ex wife's digs with smiling snapBen Cohen has paid tribute to birthday Strictly star Kirstina Rhianoff on social media just hours after ex Abby Cohen described the breakdown of their marriage as 'most traumatic thing' to ever happen to her
Read more »
Gabby Petito's Death Ruled a HomicideA Wyoming coroner has confirmed the identity of remains found near Grand Teton National Park
Read more »