Soldiers return to Plain for award-winning archaeology project

An award-winning project which uses archaeology to aid the recovery of injured soldiers is continuing its success on Salisbury Plain – unearthing a range of Anglo-Saxon treasures on the military training area . The Defence Infrastructure Organisation (DIO) worked with The Rifles to create the unique and hugely successful programme, known as Operation Nightingale, which helps soldiers injured in Afghanistan return to their regiment or prepare for civilian life.  The project also helps the Ministry Of Defence (MOD) fulfil its statutory obligations and has been recognised by the British