Air Force Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach was confirmed as the next Air Force chief of staff. The post New Air Force chief of staff confirmed after predecessor’s early departure appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
A total of roughly 50 airmen and Space Force guardians are being extended for 60 days during the federal government shutdown. The post Airmen and Space Force guardians will be extended for 60 days due to shutdown appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Gen. Joseph McGee, a senior Pentagon planner, is retiring amid reports he clashed with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over Ukraine and strikes in the Caribbean. The post Army 3-star general retires early from Pentagon role as shake-ups continue appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Each state is standing up a quick reaction force of National Guardsmen trained in civil disturbance and crowd control, a leaked memo shows.| Task & Purpose
Navy Secretary John Phelan has announced a review into whether sailors’ and Marines’ social media posts have been “misaligned” with official guidance. The post Navy launches review of Marines’ and sailors’ personal social media posts appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
"Boots," follows a gay man who enlisted with the dream of changing his future, but had to live a double life the entire time.| Task & Purpose
Service members with shaving waivers are not allowed to attend a meeting with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week in South Korea. The post Hegseth won’t meet troops with beards during South Korea trip appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Starting on Jan. 2, female drill sergeants will wear the campaign hat, one of the most distinctive hats in the Army. The post Female drill sergeants will soon wear the Army’s iconic campaign hat appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Both aircraft were on routine flight operations, the Navy said, when they went down in the water only 30 minutes apart. All crew were recovered safely. The post Two USS Nimitz aircraft crash within an hour in separate mishaps appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Marines at Camp Pendleton fired 30 155mm rounds over Interstate 5 on Oct. 17 in a test run for last weekend's celebration, while cars drove past. The post Marines fired artillery over freeway without warning during rehearsal appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The update, released halfway through the decade-long modernization effort, stresses the need to keep “stand-in forces” well equipped and resupplied The post Marine Corps’ latest plan for war in the Pacific emphasizes logistics, firepower appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
One of Air Force Special Operation Command’s new OA-1K Skyraider II planes went down in Oklahoma City shortly after take off, prompting an investigation. The post The Air Force’s special operations crop duster crashed in a field in Oklahoma appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Airman 1st Class Marcus White Allen was previously arrested following the death of Airman Brayden Lovan. The post Airman found dead at F.E. Warren was under investigation for M18 incident appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The Ford will join more than 6,000 troops and a forces including ships, planes and Marines as the U.S. ramps up strikes in Latin American waters. The post Pentagon orders USS Gerald R. Ford into Caribbean, first carrier sent to region appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
An 82nd Airborne pilot suffered a devastating head injury in a 2023 drone attack. Earlier this month, his wife and friends arranged a final flight for his retirement. The post An 82nd Airborne pilot took his final flight two years after Iraq drone attack appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
A lawsuit filed by the American Civil Liberties Union alleges that local police and a National Guardsman violated the D.C. resident’s constitutional rights. The post Man arrested for taunting DC troops with ‘Star Wars’ song strikes back appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Guards at a Coast Guard Base in Oakland, California fired on a civilian truck outside the base gates. The shooting followed a day of protests sparked by the arrival of federal agents. The post Guards fire on truck at Coast Guard base where federal agents had arrived appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Staff Sgt. Dylan Rasmussen was named the Runner-up Combat Instructor of the Year for the service in 2025. He was shot during a traffic confrontation in North Carolina. The post A top Marine combat instructor was killed in a traffic confrontation appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
“It felt like you were being hunted versus hunting,” said the Army colonel in charge of nearly 2,500 soldiers deployed to Erbil, Iraq in 2023. The post An Army brigade’s trial by fire against Iranian drones appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Commanders have until Oct. 29 to certify that all airmen are living in "clean, comfortable, and safe” barracks. The post Air Force announces all-hands room inspections for every barracks appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Multiple B-52H Stratofortress bombers flew for hours off the coast of Venezuela amid lethal military strikes on vessels in the Caribbean Sea. The post Air Force B-52 bombers flew ‘attack demonstration’ near Venezuela appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
“Failure to extend personnel may result in losing access to base, housing, benefits, pay, reimbursement for travel, and household goods shipment,” an Army spokesman said. The post Army extends contract for soldiers nearing end of service due to shutdown appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
President Donald Trump tapped Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve to serve as the Army’s second-highest uniformed leader, replacing Gen. James Mingus, who has spent less than two years in the role. The post Trump taps Hegseth’s senior military assistant as Army’s No. 2 officer appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Air Force Maj. Robert Lodge decided not to eject from his stricken plane over North Vietnam to make sure the enemy never learned the vital secrets he knew. The post A pilot went down in Vietnam to protect secrets. Will he get the Medal of Honor? appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Civilian counterintelligence agents will be able to make arrests and investigate soldiers suspected of selling military secrets or planning mass casualty events. The post Army counterintelligence agents to get expanded authorities off base appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Marines will fire artillery over the I-5 Freeway for its 250th birthday celebration. Marines had said no closures would be necessary.| Task & Purpose
Air Force special operations commandos practiced seizing airfields in the Caribbean as the Navy amassed ships in the region.| Task & Purpose
An Air Force sergeant discovered his previous service in the Army qualified him for the Army's new Master Combat badge.| Task & Purpose
Airman Brayden Lovan, 21, died on July 20, 2025 at F.E. Warren Air Force Base in Wyoming. His death remains under investigation.| Task & Purpose
Six soldiers who subdued a gunman at Fort Stewart, Georgia, and then treated the wounded were honored for their actions.| Task & Purpose
Following a recent “bay toss” at Fort Benning, Georgia, that damaged both personal and government property, the practice was briefly stopped.| Task & Purpose
The safety inspections come after Air Force Global Strike Command ordered a pause in the use of the pistols.| Task & Purpose
31 F-16s will shift to Osan Air Base in the second phase of the Air Force’s experiment with supersized fighter units.| Task & Purpose
The Marine Corps is asking for enlisted troops to volunteer to leave the service early between now and Sept. 30.| Task & Purpose
The Air Force has curtailed using the pistol following the death of an airman, but the other services continue to use the M18 and M17.| Task & Purpose
Single soldiers will get two-year assignments instead of the typical 12-month tour. Soldiers with families will get three-year tours.| Task & Purpose
Officials from the three services said they have no plans to modify or pause use of the Sig Sauer pistol after the death of an airman.| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Army’s new report on Russia’s war in Ukraine shows how drones, jammers, and mass fires are reshaping modern warfare.| Task & Purpose
Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David Flosi has taken responsibility for the uniform SNAFU and vowed to do better.| Task & Purpose
The command paused using the M18 after a Security Forces airman was killed while on duty when such a pistol discharged.| Task & Purpose
For one week, two soldiers walked a mile in each other's boots by switching units in their aviation and ground roles.| Task & Purpose
The Army will close two specialized units that train allied forces, in order to shuffle experienced soldiers to traditional formations.| Task & Purpose
An Army captain's critique of the service’s new XM7 rifle has experts and soldiers split on the issue of magazine capacity.| Task & Purpose
The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.| Task & Purpose
The two inmates involved in the escape attempt at Fort Leavenworth were treated and returned to custody. The incident is under investigation.| Task & Purpose
An Army combat medic with the 82nd Airborne Division was recognized for his intervention in an active shooter incident and for providing aid.| Task & Purpose
The officer interviewed more than 150 soldiers as part of his research, which was presented at an annual Marine Corps exhibition in April.| Task & Purpose
The Space Force will have its own special ops component, Space Force Special Operations Command, under U.S. Special Operations Command.| Task & Purpose
Marines typically change duty stations every three years, but they should be able to stay where they are for longer, said Gen. Eric M. Smith.| Task & Purpose
Soldiers said they were turned away from a dining hall due to an administrative foul-up at Fort Johnson, Louisiana.| Task & Purpose
An unsigned memo posted on Reddit appeared to ban ping-pong and other games for troops in Kuwait not directly related to sports and fitness.| Task & Purpose
A Navy officer was awarded a settlement after a towing company ran afoul of federal law protecting service members on active military orders.| Task & Purpose
The chart is meant to help medical providers diagnose skin conditions and recommend treatment for airmen and Space Force guardians.| Task & Purpose
An Army sergeant was found guilty of break-ins, rape, attempted murder, and kidnapping charges at Fort Cavazos, Texas.| Task & Purpose
The Army will replace recently cut athletic trainers with unit medics to treat soldier injuries in its holistic fitness program.| Task & Purpose
Sgt. Maj. Troy Black’s departure follows a meeting with Air Force Gen. Dan “Razin” Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.| Task & Purpose
Army fitness test changes will mean “sex-neutral” standards for soldiers in 21 combat jobs while nixing the standing power throw.| Task & Purpose
Dakota Meyer insisted that he not receive any special treatment, and that he would have to earn a promotion to staff sergeant.| Task & Purpose
The device is aimed at female pilots, who say they often won't drink water for hours to avoid the 'mess' of traditional relief systems.| Task & Purpose
Rear Adm. Michael Wosje became one of about 400 Navy pilots to record 1,000 landings on an aircraft carrier.| Task & Purpose
The Senate rejected a measure to protect veteran toxic exposure benefits which vet groups say are a “signal” for larger potential cuts.| Task & Purpose
The military keeps in-flight details on the X-37B relatively quiet. A new photo gives the first look at what the view is from space.| Task & Purpose
The commander of the USS Harry S Truman was relieved of command a week after the Navy aircraft carrier collided with a merchant ship.| Task & Purpose
Every year, the New York National Guard sends soldiers and airmen to Brazil's jungle warfare school, one of the world's toughest.| Task & Purpose
Friends of Army Capt. Rebecca Lobach described her as a dedicated friend and mentor whose life was full of promise and cut short too soon.| Task & Purpose
Spc. Jacob Mullen, 25, and Staff Sgt. Shelbe Butner, 28, died in a vehicle rollover at Fort Stewart on Thursday night.| Task & Purpose
The UH-60 Black Hawk with the 12th Aviation Battalion was on a training flight when it hit an American Airlines plane with 64 onboard.| Task & Purpose
The Army is spending nearly $400,000 to relocate WWII-era barracks across a Wisconsin base instead of millions on a new building.| Task & Purpose
Airmen and guardians will have to undergo a medical evaluation to receive another shaving profile, an Air Force memo says.| Task & Purpose
A National Guardsman's rifle fell off a truck on the way to a training center where troops were prepping for the Presidential inauguration.| Task & Purpose
Air Education and Training Command clarified changes to basic training after a course with lessons on the Tuskegee Airmen was cut.| Task & Purpose
Videos covering the all-Black and all-women flyers were cut from Air Force basic training after a Trump order ending diversity training.| Task & Purpose
US Northern Command has identified the units to which the first 1,000 soldiers and 500 Marines deploying to the southern border are assigned.| Task & Purpose
Army and Air Force officials were instructed to shutter working groups and offices and even scrub websites with DEI-related language.| Task & Purpose
Armor recruits headed to 'heavy metal' armor jobs will not learn what specific vehicle or job they'll be assigned to until basic training.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller and Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier were both relieved of command for publicly criticizing their superiors.| Task & Purpose
Cmdr. Sarah M. Quemada assumed command of Naval Information Warfare Training Group Norfolk in June 2023. She has been reassigned.| Task & Purpose
Army officials confirmed that Roque's body was found in a dumpster outside a barracks after she failed to report for a morning formation.| Task & Purpose
The Army is investigating the death of a soldier at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri as a homicide, officials said Wednesday.| Task & Purpose
A Wyoming man who once read Tom Clancy novels during class in high school recently bought the original Red October in an online auction.| Task & Purpose
Lt. Cmdr. Lyndsay "Miley" Evans and Lt. Serena "Dug" Wileman both flew dozens of combat missions aboard the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower.| Task & Purpose
The two leaders of the Navy's main repair installation in East Asia were fired from their roles on Sunday for a "loss of confidence."| Task & Purpose
The new optional PT gear items will supplement the current uniform. They could include upgraded shorts and shirts.| Task & Purpose
Over 170 soldiers transferred to air defense from other fields, as the Army looks to meet increased deployments for air defenders.| Task & Purpose
