# Task & Purpose

Task & Purpose provides military news, culture, and analysis by and for the military and veterans community.

## Top Story

[Benefits](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/benefits/>)

## [Vets groups slam House for quietly passing divisive benefits bill on Veterans Day](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/take-care-americas-veterans-act-benefits-cuts-controversy.md>)

"On a day when America honors the brave men and women who stepped forward to defend our freedom, House leaders chose to sneak through legislation threatening earned benefits for millions of veterans,” the head of Disabled American Veterans said.

By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

Posted 5 Hours Ago

## Latest News

- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [Soldier receives Bronze Star for Valor for ‘fearless actions’ after drone strike at start of Iran war](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/bronze-star-valor-mcgrew-kuwait-attack.md>)

  By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted 7 Hours Ago
- [Air Force](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/air-force/>)

  ### [Air Force aims for year-round operations at three Pacific islands](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-pacific-islands-expanded-flights.md>)

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted 8 Hours Ago
- [Air Force](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/air-force/>)

  ### [Air Force buying up to 16,000 new helmets to replace 40-year-old model](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-fixed-wing-pilot-helmet.md>)

  By [David Roza](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/david-roza.md>)

  Posted 11 Hours Ago

## [Video](<https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSq3p5NKEtyp5Rjd4ctiEbg>)

- ### [The Oldest Weapon Marines Refuse to Retire](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xc0bYrRZeAU>)
- ### [Marines Are Trading Howitzers For The NMESIS Anti-Ship Weapon](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4VS7i3nWgA0>)
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## More from Task & Purpose

- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [The Army is testing self-driving vehicles at bases in Georgia and Texas](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-test-self-driving-vehicles.md>)

  Self-driving vehicle tests are planned for Fort Benning, Georgia and Fort Hood, Texas. Testing in Georgia began last week.

  By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted on Nov 11, 2026
- [Marine Corps](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/marine-corps/>)

  ### [First female Marine elected to Congress as women veterans hit ‘record’ numbers](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/women-veterans-congress.md>)

  The former drill instructor served in Iraq and Afghanistan and even did a stint in the Navy. Now she's joining a historic number of women veterans in Congress.

  By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted on Nov 11, 2026
- [United States](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/united-states/>)

  ### [Hegseth calls boat strikes ‘lawful’ and ‘successful’ after calls for impeachment](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/hegseth-impeachment-boat-strikes.md>)

  Facing the possibility of impeachment, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth claimed that all military actions taken under his watch were legal operations ordered by President Donald Trump.

  By [David Roza](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/david-roza.md>)

  Posted on Nov 10, 2026
- [Air Force](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/air-force/>)

  ### [Family sues Air Force over daughter’s brain injury from birth overseas](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-medical-malpractice-lawsuit.md>)

  The Walker family lawyer said military families suing for medical malpractice could receive “much better treatment” if the case happened in the U.S. rather than overseas.

  By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted on Nov 10, 2026
- [Marine Corps](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/marine-corps/>)

  ### [Father shares Marine Corps birthday cake with son the day he graduates from boot camp](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-corps-birthday-cake-philip-noah-bender.md>)

  Younger Marines get the first slice of birthday cake to symbolize the Corps’ next generation, but rarely is it so literal.

  By [David Roza](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/david-roza.md>)

  Posted on Nov 10, 2026
- [News](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/news/>)

  ### [Hegseth faces possible impeachment over Iran war, boat strikes and Maduro Raid](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/hegseth-faces-possible-impeachment-over-iran-war-boat-strikes-and-maduro-raid.md>)

  Rep. Thomas Massie filed eight articles of impeachment against the defense secretary on Monday.

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>), [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted on Nov 9, 2026
- [Marine Corps](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/marine-corps/>)

  ### [Blue Angels aviator removed from team before homecoming show](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/blue-angels-pilot-laux-removed.md>)

  Marine Maj. Scott Laux was pulled from the team for “failing to uphold the standards expected of members.”

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Nov 9, 2026
- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [The Army wants more pilots to apply for its special operations helicopter regiment. Here’s why](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-special-ops-helicopter-160th-soar.md>)

  As flight hours decline, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment lowered its requirements so more pilots can apply to join.

  By [David Roza](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/david-roza.md>)

  Posted on Nov 9, 2026
- [Iran](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/iran/>)

  ### [Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timeline](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/iran-war-timeline.md>)

  To date, at least 23 American service members have been killed and hundreds more wounded.

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>), [James Clark](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/james-clark.md>), [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>), [Jeff Schogol](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/jeff-schogol.md>), [Matt White](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/matt-white.md>)

  Updated on Nov 9, 2026
- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [Army cooks are now ‘tactical field feeding specialists’](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-92g-tactical-feeding-specialists-cooks.md>)

  The renamed 92G military occupational specialty is meant to reflect a mindset of “survivability and true lethality.”

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Nov 8, 2026
- [Iran](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/iran/>)

  ### [CENTCOM launches new podcast amid the ongoing Iran war](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/centcom-iran-war-podcast.md>)

  The first episode of “Inside CENTCOM” avoided discussion of the ongoing conflict.

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Nov 7, 2026
- [Air Force](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/air-force/>)

  ### [An A-10 named ‘Rainbow Warrior’ sports Marilyn Monroe door art in the Middle East](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/a10-warthog-rainbow-warrior-marilyn-monroe.md>)

  All the colors of the rainbow go “BRRRRT.”

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Nov 7, 2026
- [Africa](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/africa/>)

  ### [US forces leave important airfield in Somalia](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/us-troops-somalia-baledogle-airfield.md>)

  Troops exited Baledogle Airfield after 14 years, but will remain in the country, a military official told Task & Purpose.

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Nov 6, 2026
- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [National Guard expands free childcare program for drill weekends, but with some caveats](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/national-guard-childcare-drill-weekend.md>)

  The expansion aims to make it easier for soldiers and their families, but one childcare expert argued that some of the eligibility requirements may limit its effectiveness.

  By [David Roza](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/david-roza.md>)

  Posted on Nov 6, 2026
- [Education](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/education/>)

  ### [Why one mustang officer decided to start an education nonprofit for vets](<https://taskandpurpose.com/field-guide/jai-salters-education-advice-act-now.md>)

  “The military community does not need organizations fighting over credit. It needs organizations solving problems.”

  By [Justin Burgess](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/justin-burgess.md>)

  Posted on Nov 6, 2026
- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [Soldiers receive Army’s highest peacetime award for ‘miracle’ actions during Fort Stewart shooting](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-awards-eight-fort-stewart-shooting.md>)

  Two sergeants received the Soldier’s Medal, the highest peacetime award. Six others received Meritorious Service Medals.

  By [Patty Nieberg](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/patty-nieberg.md>)

  Posted on Nov 5, 2026

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## [The Iran War](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/iran/>)

- [Air Force](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/air-force/>)

  ### [2 airmen died in noncombat incidents while supporting Iran war operations](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/iran-war-death-toll-23-air-force.md>)

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Oct 30, 2026
- [Navy](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/navy/>)

  ### [USS Abraham Lincoln crew prepares for base move weeks after extended deployment](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/abraham-lincoln-port-change-december.md>)

  By [Austin Campbell](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/austin-campbell.md>)

  Posted on Oct 22, 2026
- [Army](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/army/>)

  ### [Army releases ‘Know the Threat’ guide on Iranian soldiers](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/army-know-the-threat-iran-guide.md>)

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Oct 11, 2026
- [Iran](<https://taskandpurpose.com/category/iran/>)

  ### [Pentagon raises Iran war death toll to 21](<https://taskandpurpose.com/news/pentagon-iran-war-death-toll-21.md>)

  By [Nicholas Slayton](<https://taskandpurpose.com/authors/nicholas-slayton.md>)

  Posted on Oct 10, 2026

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