The mishaps included an accidental shut down of an engine in flight and a parking accident involving two of the aircraft.| Task & Purpose
The Space Force unveiled the prototype for its dress uniform in September 2021. It eventually fixed the baggy pants.| Task & Purpose
Though Russian bombers frequently buzz Alaskan airspace, this is the first time a Chinese bomber has been spotted in the region.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Cmdr. Jonny Kim is a Navy SEAL, a doctor, a helicopter pilot, and an astronaut. He is also a Silver Star recipient.| Task & Purpose
During the last year of World War II, the Navy outlined how to properly feed thousands of sailors. Coffee and ice cream played a big role.| Task & Purpose
A lucky break for a Marine vet on the “Kill Tony” comedy podcast helped the family of a fallen Marine connect with their loved one's friends.| Task & Purpose
Nicholas Slayton is a contributing editor for Task & Purpose, covering conflict for over 12 years, from the Arab Spring to the war in Ukraine. His previous reporting can be found on the non-profit Aslan Media, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, The New Republic, The American Prospect, Architectural Digest, The Daily Beast, and the Los Angeles Downtown News. You can reach him at nicholas@taskandpurpose.com or find him on Twitter @NSlayton and Bluesky at @nslayton.bsky.social.| Task & Purpose
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