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The hands-on nature of archaeological work reminds many veterans of their uniformed service.
Doug Menuez

Veterans Unearth The Past at Historic Battlefields With AVAR

American Veterans Archaeological Recovery (AVAR) is a nonprofit dedicated to promoting the well-being of disabled veterans transitioning to civilian life through field archaeology.  

In May 2019, with the support of the American Battlefield Trust and the National Park Service, AVAR began its first project on the hallowed ground of an American battlefield at Saratoga. Learn more about the groundbreaking work being done by American Veterans Archaeological Recovery, featured in the Trust's Winter 2019 issue of Hallowed Ground magazine. 

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