The new Army Master Combat badges can only be worn by experienced soldiers who are combat veterans. But an Air Force sergeant discovered he was eligible from previous service in the Army. The post The Army created a new award for top soldiers. An Air Force member just pinned it on. appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Sfc. Jonathan Estridge was released from his Reserve job because of social media posts in which he criticized American support for Israel and linked to apps that track ICE agents. The post Army reservist says he was dropped from full-time role over posts on ICE agents, Israel appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
After nearly 50 years in service, the Army is exploring options to replace the M240 machine gun. From .338 Norma Magnum overmatch to lightweight 7.62 alternatives, here’s what could come next. The post The Army is replacing the M240 machine gun. Here’s what could come next appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
It's a hat trick. Air Force jets based in Alaska scrambled three times in five days to intercept Russian planes in the Alaska Air Defense Identification Zone. The post NORAD intercepts third Russian reconnaissance plane in a week near Alaska appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Adm. Daryl Caudle formally became the Chief of Naval Operations on Monday as a slew of senior leadership firings has continued over the past six months. The post Navy’s new top admiral takes command amid leadership purge appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Global Strike Command, which operates and protects the Air Force's nuclear arsenal, says it inspected nearly 8,000 of the handguns after the death of an airman in July. The post Air Force returns M18 pistols to service after inspections across nuclear force appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The crew was able to evacuate safely after the helicopter went up in flames on the ground. The post Marine Corps CH-53E helicopter catches fire at Twentynine Palms appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The new award uses the same design and ribbon as the Mexican Border Service Medal from 1918. The post Pentagon releases design for Mexican Border Defense Medal appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Donald McPherson scored five aerial victories in the Pacific and spent the eight decades after living a life of service. The post Last American fighter ace from World War II dies at 103 appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
After nearly 40 years, the British Army is preparing to retire the SA80. Project Grayburn will decide its replacement — and the future of British infantry. The post Britain’s next rifle: Inside the race to replace the SA80 appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Vice Adm. Nancy Lacore and Rear Adm. Milton “Jamie” Sands were removed from leadership positions after just a year on the job. The post Pentagon fires heads of Navy Reserve, Naval Special Warfare Command appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Days after top Air Force general retires, Hegseth fires leader of agency whose report on Iran strikes angered Trump The post A second senior Air Force general has been forced out at the Pentagon appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
National Guardsman in Washington, D.C. “will soon be on mission with their service-issued weapons, consistent with their mission and training,” a defense official said. The post Pentagon authorizes National Guard troops in DC to carry ‘service weapons’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The sitting monarch of the Pacific nation, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, called the American-made helicopter a "flying coffin" just days after meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. The post King of Malaysia cancels purchase of UH-60 Black Hawks, calling them ‘flying coffins’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
In "Hollywood Grit," more than 50 veterans were hired to work in front of and behind the camera, from the gaffer to the onscreen talent. The post ‘Hollywood Grit’ and a veteran’s mission to bring the military community into the movie business appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Forces under U.S. Central Command killed a suspected senior member of ISIS during an Aug. 19 raid in northern Syria. The post US forces kill ISIS ‘key financier’ in Syria raid appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Former Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley retired as a lieutenant colonel after an Army investigation found he had an inappropriate relationship with a subordinate. The post Demoted general sues Utah National Guard, governor over firing appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
“We’re behind globally, and this is our aggressive attempt to close that gap,” said the director of the Fort Rucker, Alabama, course. The post Army plays ‘catch up’ on drone warfare with new operator course appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Two sailors were treated aboard the ship for minor injuries. The post Sailors extinguish fire aboard USS New Orleans after 12-hour fight appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Space Force Guardians in 11 jobs, or ‘mission areas,’ are authorized to wear the tabs under the service’s latest dress and appearance policy. The post Space Force authorizes ‘mission tabs’ similar to patches banned by the Air Force appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Soldiers are using IVAS headsets, Black Hornet microdrones, and the Dronebuster system to track and detect suspected migrant crossings. The post Soldiers using IVAS headsets, Dronebusters at the US-Mexico border appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Residents reported loud booms and broken windows in the city after the Air Force team’s practice flights prior to an airshow. The post Air Force says jets did not exceed Mach 1 in low passes over Chicago appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Troops who have deployed to the southern border since Jan. 20 are eligible for the medal. The post Troops deployed to the US-Mexico border will get a new medal appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
National Guard troops from six states have been activated to support federal law enforcement in the capital. The post National Guard mission swells as 2,000 troops get orders to DC appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Lockheed Martin and Rheinmetall’s new rocket artillery system doubles the firepower of HIMARS and could give NATO a European-built alternative. The post Meet GMARS, NATO’s next big rocket artillery system appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin will retire in November after serving in his current role for just two years. The post Air Force chief of staff to retire after just 2 years in top Pentagon job appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
“The post included language that was inconsistent with the supportive and professional environment we strive to maintain,” a Marine Corps spokesperson said. The post Marines investigating social media post that appears to mock potential recruit appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
David Rose spent four years in the Marines before becoming a police office near Atlanta. He was killed by a gunman obsessed with vaccine conspiracies. The post ‘Fearless’ Marine veteran died confronting shooter in CDC attack appeared first on Task & Purpose.| Task & Purpose
The Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group and the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit will be part of a show of force in the waters around Latin America. The post 4,500 Marines and sailors deploy to Caribbean for anti-cartel mission appeared first on Task & Purpose.| 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
The drone's crew, flying from a base in Missouri, tried to regain control of the MQ-9A Reaper as it flew over the Mediterranean Sea.| Task & Purpose
The families of four Marines who died in a 2022 MV-22 Osprey crash say Boeing, Bell Textron and Rolls Royce lied about the plane's safety.| Task & Purpose
Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma unveiled 'Tinker Strong!', but it quickly became fodder for airmen online.| Task & Purpose
A Hawaii-based combat engineer became ‘triple-tabbed’ after finishing Ranger and Sapper school, and a Jungle course.| Task & Purpose
Cmdr. Cameron Yaste took command of the destroyer in October 2023. He was relieved during its current deployment in the Middle East.| Task & Purpose
Language in the latest defense spendiing bill looks at adding the muscle-building supplement to pre-packaged meals used across the military.| Task & Purpose
An Army CH-47 Chinook helicopter crew with the 82nd Combat Aviation Brigade used the callsign while en route to Fayetteville, North Carolina.| Task & Purpose
Michael Powell, 39, received waivers for his age and tattoos so that he could enlist in the Army at 39. He’s attending basic training at Fort Moore, Georgia. Powell tried to join the Army when he was 19 but he was denied because of his tattoos.| Task & Purpose
Here’s something that may sound odd or disgusting to anyone who’s ever served in the military: Field ration connoisseurship is a real thing. In fact, there’s a whole subculture around collecting meals ready to eat. Like, really — people pay good money for old MREs and then they eat them…because they want to. | 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
Capt. Eric Richard Hart of 38th Infantry Division of the Indiana National Guard was deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Inherent Resolve.| Task & Purpose
Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, is accused of killing at least 15 people in New Orleans on New Year’s Day. He was shot and killed by law enforcement.| Task & Purpose
Master Sgt. Matthew Livelsberger, an active duty Green Beret for almost 20 years, shot himself just before the truck exploded, police said.| Task & Purpose
An Army doctor accused in one of the largest sexual abuse cases in military history will appear in court for the first time late Friday.| Task & Purpose
Army Pfc. Kenneth J. David drew enemy fire to save the wounded. Capt. Hugh R. Nelson Jr. was killed while using his body to shield a soldier.| Task & Purpose
A group of soldiers is preparing a lawsuit that will ask the Army to pay $5 million per person over alleged sexual abuse by an Army doctor.| Task & Purpose
In the late 1950s the U.S. Army began thinking that soldiers flying over battlefields was the way to victory in the future.| Task & Purpose
The new Navy submarine, a nuclear-powered Virginia-class vessel, is the first submarine to be named for the state.| Task & Purpose
The commanding officer and command master chief were relieved “due to a loss of confidence in their ability to perform leadership duties.”| Task & Purpose
The Marines are adding a precision fires specialist to rifle squads based on lessons learned in Ukraine about the use of loitering munitions.| Task & Purpose
The Army is scaling back 20,000 paid parachutist positions to prioritize limited airborne resources for soldiers who would jump into combat.| Task & Purpose
Sgt. 1st Class Alwyn Cashe who died after walking through fire to save his men in Iraq, will finally be awarded the Medal of Honor.| Task & Purpose
“Helldivers 2” doesn’t just gamify the military — it nails its absurdity. And that’s why many current and former service members love it.| 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
American forces fired more than 150 THAAD interceptors at Iranian missiles and drones during the 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran.| 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
No information was immediately available about the exact nature of the terrorist threat or who specifically might be targeted.| Task & Purpose
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'Rust is found on ships that have high op tempo.'| Task & Purpose
The official story was not the full story.| Task & Purpose
'What kind of leader would I be if I saw something that violated our values and standard of conduct and walked past it?'| Task & Purpose
Let me see your war face!| Task & Purpose
'The solution is to fire the generals.'| Task & Purpose
Army research will assess the “doses” of shock waves that certain weapons create and their long-term impacts on soldiers' health.| Task & Purpose
An Army intelligence analyst who told a spy he wished he was "Jason Bourne" was charged with selling secrets including on ballistic missiles.| Task & Purpose
In one note to the retired Army officer, the spy wrote "you are my secret informant love! How were your meetings? Successfully?"| Task & Purpose
Jeffrey Smith’s attorneys say an Army crew failed to illuminate their Black Hawk helicopter after landing on a snowmobile trail.| Task & Purpose
When MREs are handed out, you usually just get what you get. So when folks start field stripping and rat f–king them, things can get spicy.| Task & Purpose
Navy Capt. Kurt D. Balagna was relieved as commanding officer of the guided missile submarine USS Ohio’s Gold Crew.| Task & Purpose
The school's top officer and the CO of elite reconnaissance training were fired on March 8 “for loss of trust and confidence."| Task & Purpose
The Marine Corps changed its rifle qualification rules and may change pistol training, which did not require a single deadly shot.| Task & Purpose
The Army's housing chief was relieved in August 2019. Now we know why.| Task & Purpose
As of Sunday evening, 300 California National Guard troops are in Los Angeles County, out of 2,000 placed under federal control.| Task & Purpose
The Army is swearing in top tech executives from Meta, OpenAI and Palantir as senior officers to be part-time advisors.| Task & Purpose
Sailors at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, will be locked out of their residences if they fail room inspections.| Task & Purpose
The Army will increase its air defense force by 17 units while cutting thousands of unfilled positions, including in special operations.| Task & Purpose
A Utah Army Reserve Colonel is accused of falsifying an out-of-state address to collect more than $62,000 in travel and family benefits.| Task & Purpose
