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There are other ways to show appreciation and gratitude toward US troops and veterans than saying, ‘Thank you for your service.| Task & Purpose
There are other ways to show appreciation and gratitude toward US troops and veterans than saying, ‘Thank you for your service.| Task & Purpose
A prostitution ring, prosecutors say, drew officers and contractors with security clearances and checked IDs, credit cards and employer info.| Task & Purpose
Hamas fighters may have taken captagon, a synthetic amphetamine that U.S. troops have repeatedly seized in Syria while fighting ISIS.| Task & Purpose
The Army preferred charges against Maj. Michael Stockin on Tuesday.| Task & Purpose
The iconic photo of a Chinook perilously balanced on two wheels atop a small house was a snapshot of the war's rugged reality.| Task & Purpose
From glider troops to psychological operations to space units, the patch a soldier wears on their shoulder tells you who they are.| 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
Officials are warning the shutdown will continue. To keep reporting on how it impacts the rank-and-file community, we need to hear from you.| Task & Purpose
Soldiers trying to earn the Army Ranger tab will have to do more challenging functional fitness exercises starting day one.| Task & Purpose
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, was invited to a group chat led by National Security Advisor Michael Waltz.| Task & Purpose
The Air Force's NAOC Security Forces team travels with the E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, not as personal guards to the Secretary of Defense.| Task & Purpose
An Army pilot program is asking junior officers to look at quality of life problems that drive soldiers out of the service.| Task & Purpose
A picture taken during selection training for Air Force Special Tactics Officers captures the intensity of underwater training.| Task & Purpose
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In the new Marine littoral combat team, squads will be made up of 14 Marines, split into 2 fire teams of six, with a squad leader and assistant squad leader.| 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
Military members and families experiencing food insecurity face a “severe strain” as the government says it won’t send federal food assistance in November. The post As federal food assistance runs out, junior troops with families may be hit hard 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
Experts say the U.S. military is at risk of being outgunned and outmanned in cyber warfare. The post Does the US military need a Cyber Force? appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
A new internal memo wants to help Missile Defense Agency personnel be ready to "address false assumptions" stemming from the new Kathryn Bigelow movie. The post Pentagon reportedly upset over Netflix’s nuclear war movie ‘A House of Dynamite’ 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
Some service members and their families reported missing or incorrect paychecks, in some cases thousands of dollars. The post Some troops report mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Both Democrats and Republicans blocked opposing bills Thursday that each would have paid active duty military and some federal workers. Next week's paychecks now in doubt. The post Senate fails to pass bill that would have paid troops during shutdown 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
Built as an interactive map of Afghanistan, Project Athena is an archive that veterans can upload photos to, chronicling the war as they lived it next to the memories of others. The post Veterans built an interactive map of Afghanistan to record 20 years of war 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
Maj. Tyler Braconi was killed after a his helicopter crashed during a routine flight over the California desert. A second Marine on board survived the crash. The post Marine pilot killed in California helicopter crash ‘was one of the greats,’ squadron says appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Potential recruits will now be able to attend the Army Future Soldier Preparatory Course to lose weight or improve their test scores, but not both. The post Army tightens standards for its basic training prep course appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Iraqi officials had said U.S. forces would leave Ain al-Asad Air Base by the end of last month. Now a small force of US troops will remain, Iraq's prime minister said. The post In reversal, at least 250 US troops will remain at Iraq air base appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Sgt. Terell Seales, an “exceptional leader and soldier,” died following a vehicle accident at Hohenfels, Germany. The post 101st Airborne soldier dies in training in Germany appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Marines are investigating after a 155mm artillery round exploded over Interstate 5, hitting California Highway Patrol vehicles with shrapnel. The post Marine artillery shell detonates over freeway during Camp Pendleton event appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The four-part series follows the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit as it trains in the Pacific. The post Netflix releases trailer for Marine Corps documentary ‘Marines’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Two people on an alleged drug smuggling boat were recovered and detained by the Navy Thursday after the vessel was destroyed. The post United States releasing survivors of latest airstrike in the Caribbean currently held by the Navy 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
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A video captured an Army jumpmaster acting as the flight ‘safety’ grabbing a soldier whose static line had wrapped around his neck.| Task & Purpose
Cmdr. Christopher Johnson, who assumed command at NIOC Colorado in May 2023,has been temporarily reassigned to U.S. Fleet Cyber Command.| Task & Purpose
The call-out was at least the fourth time since 2018 that fire fighers responded to a paratrooper caught in a tree at the Indiana Guard base.| Task & Purpose
The Army is removing resiliency training and leaving courses on occupational safety, law of war, combat lifesaving, and more up to commanders.| Task & Purpose
The Air Force also ruled out ejection seat-equipped aircraft for pregnant pilots and aircrew but extended the window for other planes.| Task & Purpose
Dozens of families at Naval Air Station Key West, Florida are seeking damages for mold-related health issues in Navy housing.| Task & Purpose
Clay Beyersdorfer is a writer, stand-up comedian, and Army veteran. When he’s not battling bugs and robots in “Helldivers 2,” he’s on stage or writing satire, news, and sports for outlets across the internet.| Task & Purpose
Project 2025 would reduce the number of generals while increasing the size of the Army, ban transgender service members and restore troops separated over COVID-19 vaccinations. The proposals also include personnel changes, such as reevaluating the military’s permanent change of station system.| Task & Purpose
Marine Pvt. Carlos Paz-Sosa graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on July 12 after losing more than 100 pounds to start boot camp. Paz-Sosa spent about a year eating right and going to the gym before he shed the weight needed to start recruit training.| Task & Purpose
Vance was a Marine for four years and deployed to Iraq as a military journalist. No Marine has ever been President.| Task & Purpose
Air Force Col. Jeremiah Hammill was fired as commander of the 96th Test Wing Civil Engineer Group at Eglin. The 96th Test Wing commander received information that made him lose confidence in Hammill’s ability to lead.| Task & Purpose
The crew rescued four workers who had fallen 40 feet when the roof of an industrial water tank collapsed.| Task & Purpose
The Army has limited its opportunities for reenlistment, citing the retention of 800 more soldiers than it planned for.| Task & Purpose
The Missouri National Guard’s 139th Operations Group practiced sending flights on a combat zone air drop during a potential cyber attack.| Task & Purpose
Congress members cited a report of military personnel being required to clean a barracks room after a suicide as "reprehensible."| Task & Purpose
Lawmakers told military officials Wednesday to approach ongoing issues with aging barracks with privatization and accountability.| Task & Purpose
The exact details of the planned project are unknown but the termination comes as Space Force continues to field new satellites.| Task & Purpose
Staff Sgt. Do Hwan Yi shot a perfect 170-out-of-170 for all shooting events at an Army course aimed at training marksmanship instructors.| Task & Purpose
John L. Canley fought in intense combat in the Tet Offensive. 50 years later he was awarded the Medal of Honor. Now a ship bears his name.| Task & Purpose
School committee members in Massachusetts have requested the National Guard deploy to Brockton High School to protect students and teachers.| Task & Purpose
Col. Allison Black, who Afghan fighters called "the Angel of Death" for her radio calls from AC-130 gunships, is retiring from the Air Force.| Task & Purpose
Determining a veteran’s combined disability rating is not a matter of simple math. The process is incredibly complicated.| Task & Purpose
It has not been determined where Space Force’s boot camp would be held, what it would entail, or when it might be established.| Task & Purpose
An investigation found that Army Gen. Charles Hamilton had ‘improperly advocated’ for a lieutenant colonel to be selected for command.| Task & Purpose
A negotiated deal by Congress, if approved, will see junior enlisted troops' base pay go up by 14.5% next year.| Task & Purpose
Less than a dozen cadets and midshipmen who faced off in the annual rivalry game later earned the Medal of Honor for combat bravery.| Task & Purpose
Air Force special operations commandos practiced seizing airfields in the Caribbean as the Navy amassed ships in the region.| Task & Purpose
When the USS Hornet sunk in World War II, a tractor used to move aircraft went down too. Now a recovery mission is being planned.| 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
American airstrikes over the course of eight days helped Somalia’s military retake an important town from militants.| Task & Purpose
As the threats of drones in war grow, Ukrainian forces are strapping anti-air missiles to decades-old planes for defense.| Task & Purpose
The Navy has burned through costly missiles, some with a price tag of $28.7 million. So, it has turned to 5-inch gun rounds to down drones.| 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
The briefly restored images were among over 130,000 photos and videos of the Afghanistan War removed from an archive after the fall of Kabul.| 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
Prosecutions of serious crimes like sexual assault, domestic violence and murder will be moved outside the chain of command of those accused.| Task & Purpose
Sgt. Greville Clarke allegedly broke into Army barracks, threatened women at gunpoint, and sexually assaulted them, officials said.| Task & Purpose
Rich McCormick served as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot and then as a Navy emergency medicine physician. He was elected to Congress in 2022.| Task & Purpose
Command Chief Master Sgt. Anthony Green was fired as the top enlisted leader of Air Force Special Operations Command.| Task & Purpose
Guidance in the Army's new Field Manual 7-22, which outlines the service's holistic health strategy, stresses the importance of soldiers getting enough sleep.| Task & Purpose
“My sergeants major right now, they hurt. Their bodies hurt."| Task & Purpose
The U.S. Army is bulking up — just not in the way it probably intended. | Task & Purpose
1st Lt. Kevin Moore and 1st Lt. Griffin Hokanson took the top spot in the Best Ranger Competition, beating dozens of other teams.| Task & Purpose
“PTSD, military sexual trauma, and eating disorders go so, unfortunately well together."| 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 Navy is testing uncrewed ships like the USX-1 Defiant to see how far it can push warfighting without sailors aboard.| Task & Purpose
The Marine Corps is asking for enlisted troops to volunteer to leave the service early between now and Sept. 30.| Task & Purpose
