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By James Clark Jun 18, 2021

News

Troops can finally bring medical malpractice claims against the military. But there’s a catch

"The temptation to cover up dirty laundry is too powerful.”

By Jeff Schogol Jun 12, 2021

News

The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

There is no 'woke' military.

By Jeff Schogol Jun 11, 2021

News

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

'Growing mistrust between the races and sexes where none existed just six months ago'

By Jeff Schogol Jun 9, 2021

News

Pentagon has no idea how the Afghan Air Force will stay in the air

'All of those decisions have not been completed.'

By Jeff Schogol Jun 5, 2021

News

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

'We’re pretty much back where we started.'

By Jeff Schogol May 22, 2021

News

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

It doesn't have to be this difficult.

By Jeff Schogol May 17, 2021

Pentagon

Budget Day is coming! How will the Pentagon waste money this year?

War is a racket.

By James Clark May 5, 2021

News

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist

Max. Pucker. Factor.

By Video Team May 3, 2021

Video

Here’s what it takes to be a combat medic for the US military

Everyone loves the 'Doc'

By Paul Gainey, The War Horse Apr 28, 2021

Opinion

‘I drew the line at lying to reporters’— A military spokesman calls for increased accountability and transparency

'Unshackled from the intolerant, old boys’ club culture found in the Marine Corps, I have started to feel like I...

By Jeff Schogol Apr 24, 2021

News

‘It bothers me a little bit that it’s just going to end like this’ – The pain felt by Afghanistan war veterans

No victory.

By Paul Szoldra Apr 23, 2021

News

These are the faces of extremism in the military [Updated]

It only takes one to wreak havoc in the ranks.

By Paul Szoldra Apr 23, 2021

News

Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

He qualified with a rifle.

By Corbin Chesley, The War Horse Apr 18, 2021

News

‘Why are you leaving now?’ — A rookie Afghan policeman, a combat veteran, and a shared loss of naivety

“The look of fear on the faces of these local policemen as we left our position is something I will...

By Jeff Schogol Apr 17, 2021

News

The Biden administration claims Afghan security forces will be just fine (They won’t)

'No, the Afghan forces can’t stand on their own.'

By Gisela Perez de Acha, Kathryn Hurd and Ellie Lightfoot, ProPublica Apr 13, 2021

Analysis

‘I felt hate more than anything’ — How an active duty airman tried to start a civil war

Steven Carrillo’s path to the Boogaloo Bois shows the hate group is far more organized and dangerous than previously known.

By Jeff Schogol Apr 11, 2021

News

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

You have my number. Call me, maybe?

By Jeff Schogol Apr 7, 2021

News

The Navy has fired 4 commanding officers so far this year

Accountability.

By James Clark Apr 6, 2021

News

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how

Let's break it down, Barney-style.

By Jeff Schogol Apr 3, 2021

News

Deadly Marine accident demonstrates the military’s accountability problem

Different spanks for different ranks.

By Jeff Schogol Apr 2, 2021

News

‘Fire the generals’ — Who is to blame for the Marine Corps’ deadliest training accident in decades

'The solution is to fire the generals.'

By Jeff Schogol Mar 30, 2021

News

People are losing their minds over Special Operation Command’s new diversity officer

Best of the best.

By Jeff Schogol Mar 28, 2021

News

Open letter to the troops: Take the damn vaccine, please

Diseases are evil.

By Paul Szoldra Mar 24, 2021

News

Task & Purpose has a new comments section, and we want to hear from you

Scroll down and say hi.

By Jeff Schogol Mar 24, 2021

News

Iran’s alleged suicide boat plot against Washington DC is far-fetched as hell

Straight out of a bad Tom Clancy novel.

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Troops can finally bring medical malpractice claims against the military. But there’s a catch

The US military is tearing itself apart over ‘wokeness’ and it’s only helping America’s enemies

Racism didn’t exist in the military before Biden, US Senator says with straight face

Pentagon has no idea how the Afghan Air Force will stay in the air

Pentagon: We have no evidence of aliens. UFO fans: So you’re telling me there’s a chance?

Just rename the bases honoring Confederates already!

Budget Day is coming! How will the Pentagon waste money this year?

A former Green Beret breaks down that viral video of an insane armored truck heist

Here’s what it takes to be a combat medic for the US military

‘I drew the line at lying to reporters’— A military spokesman calls for increased accountability and transparency

‘It bothers me a little bit that it’s just going to end like this’ – The pain felt by Afghanistan war veterans

These are the faces of extremism in the military [Updated]

Dear media: ‘Military-trained marksman’ doesn’t mean what you think it means

‘Why are you leaving now?’ — A rookie Afghan policeman, a combat veteran, and a shared loss of naivety

The Biden administration claims Afghan security forces will be just fine (They won’t)

‘I felt hate more than anything’ — How an active duty airman tried to start a civil war

Hey, UFOs that keep buzzing Navy ships: Are you from China?

The Navy has fired 4 commanding officers so far this year

All veterans and their spouses can get vaccinated at the VA. Here’s how

Deadly Marine accident demonstrates the military’s accountability problem

‘Fire the generals’ — Who is to blame for the Marine Corps’ deadliest training accident in decades

People are losing their minds over Special Operation Command’s new diversity officer

Open letter to the troops: Take the damn vaccine, please

Task & Purpose has a new comments section, and we want to hear from you

Iran’s alleged suicide boat plot against Washington DC is far-fetched as hell