Kyle Dykstra Archives - Task & Purpose

By Kyle Dykstra Aug 19, 2020

Humor

The 4 military stereotypes that war movies get right

While we can laugh about the Hollywood blueprint for a war hero, or get annoyed when we see military portrayals go very wrong, the more I watch, the more that...

By Kyle Dykstra May 13, 2015

Transition

So You’re A Veteran — Now What?

So, you are finally leaving the military. You’ve got your DD-214 in hand and the only thing that stands between … Continued

By Kyle Dykstra Apr 10, 2015

Veterans Benefits

Joni Ernst’s Veteran Mental Health Care Bill Isn’t The Solution Vets Need

I remember the specific instance in which I realized I was the problem. It was Christmas and I should have … Continued

By Kyle Dykstra Jan 6, 2015

News

There Are Some Important Questions We Need To Ask About The Fight Against ISIS

After 13 years of continuous war in Afghanistan, in addition to eight years during the same period in Iraq, Congress … Continued

By Kyle Dykstra Dec 16, 2014

Veterans Benefits

7 Tips For How To Interact With Your Congressional Office

Congress. In the eyes of service members and veterans, grooming standards and reflective belts are more popular than our national … Continued

By Kyle Dykstra Nov 24, 2014

Leadership

Don’t Tell Me We Lost The War In Afghanistan

There seems to be a fickle measure of success when it comes to the discussion of whether we won or … Continued

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