Paul Szoldra Archives

Around the World

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated]

By Jeff Schogol, Paul Szoldra

Updated on Feb 24, 2022

Around the World

Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine

By Jeff Schogol, Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 21, 2022

News

Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Feb 1, 2022

Air Force

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022 What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 24, 2022

Army

Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Jan 8, 2022

Culture

Santa at War: A visual history of Jolly Old St. Nick in the unlikeliest of places Santa at War: A visual history of Jolly Old St. Nick in the unlikeliest of places

By James Clark, Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 21, 2021

Army

This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Dec 6, 2021

Culture

An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 24, 2021

Around the World

Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated] Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 23, 2021

Culture

A Marine actually got a tattoo based on that cringe viral ‘He’s a Marine’ TikTok video A Marine actually got a tattoo based on that cringe viral ‘He’s a Marine’ TikTok video

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 12, 2021

National Guard soldiers stand in formation.

Around the World

America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 11, 2021

Analysis

Sorry, but the real Marine Corps birthday is in July Sorry, but the real Marine Corps birthday is in July

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 10, 2021

Aircraft

Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Nov 9, 2021

Artillery

Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Oct 28, 2021

Military Branches

Sailors injured after nuclear submarine crashes into submerged object in the Pacific Sailors injured after nuclear submarine crashes into submerged object in the Pacific

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Oct 13, 2021

Army

Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Oct 11, 2021

Air Force

This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Oct 5, 2021

Army

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was guarded by an all-woman team for the first time ever The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was guarded by an all-woman team for the first time ever

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Oct 3, 2021

Afghanistan

Video shows soldier in Hawaiian shirt firing mortar during ‘casual Friday’ mission in Afghanistan Video shows soldier in Hawaiian shirt firing mortar during ‘casual Friday’ mission in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 24, 2021

Demystifying DTS for the bewildered Guardsman

Analysis

The US military is stuck with the widely-hated Defense Travel System until 2025 The US military is stuck with the widely-hated Defense Travel System until 2025

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 22, 2021

Afghanistan

US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’ US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 18, 2021

Aircraft

‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated] ‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 14, 2021

Culture

That one scene in ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ that showed us a real-life ‘Blue Collar James Bond’ That one scene in ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ that showed us a real-life ‘Blue Collar James Bond’

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 6, 2021

Afghanistan

The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 4, 2021

Afghanistan War

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Sep 2, 2021

Afghanistan

The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 31, 2021

Evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport abbey gate

Afghanistan

These are the 13 American military service members killed in Kabul These are the 13 American military service members killed in Kabul

By David Roza, Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 28, 2021

Afghanistan

Watch a US Marine take an Afghan baby to safety inside the walls of the Kabul airport Watch a US Marine take an Afghan baby to safety inside the walls of the Kabul airport

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 21, 2021

Afghanistan

The chaos at Kabul’s airport from the point of view of an American soldier The chaos at Kabul’s airport from the point of view of an American soldier

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 20, 2021

Afghanistan

Crowds, chaos, and Taliban fighters everywhere: What US troops are seeing on the ground in Afghanistan Crowds, chaos, and Taliban fighters everywhere: What US troops are seeing on the ground in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

Afghanistan

Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 18, 2021

More Displaced Afghans Arrive In Kabul As Taliban Gains Ground

Afghanistan

US Embassy in Kabul posted job opening days before preparing for evacuation US Embassy in Kabul posted job opening days before preparing for evacuation

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Aug 14, 2021

History

This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 13, 2021

Active Duty

Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

Around the World

The Coast Guard belatedly celebrated its birthday with a record amount of drugs The Coast Guard belatedly celebrated its birthday with a record amount of drugs

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 10, 2021

Military Awards

Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 9, 2021

Air Force

Air Force officer shows courageous restraint by not punching irate attacker on DC street Air Force officer shows courageous restraint by not punching irate attacker on DC street

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 6, 2021

Cyber Fury 21 | Marines with 8th Comm. Bn. participated in Exercise Cyber Fury 21

Marine Corps

Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Aug 5, 2021

Enlisting

This US Marine quick reaction force has deployed twice in the last 30 days to protect American embassies This US Marine quick reaction force has deployed twice in the last 30 days to protect American embassies

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 31, 2021

Around the World

Navy charges sailor with starting the fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard [Updated] Navy charges sailor with starting the fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 30, 2021

Around the World

These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 22, 2021

Afghanistan

General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

Analysis

Marines ordered to take official photos for no logical reason whatsoever Marines ordered to take official photos for no logical reason whatsoever

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 16, 2021

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Joshua Darins fills out a simulated nine line medevac request during training at Warren Grove Gunnery Range in Ocean County, N.J. on Aug. 29. Darins is a tactical air control party airman assigned to the 227th Air Support Operations Squadron, 177th Fighter Wing, New Jersey Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley/Released)

Culture

How you can write for Task & Purpose How you can write for Task & Purpose

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Aaron M. Henson, a combat correspondent with the Public Affairs Office, Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, conducts a functions check on his M50 field protective mask during chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear (CBRN) defense training before entering the gas chamber at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, Feb. 23, 2017. The training ensures every Marine understands the risks associated with a toxic environment and familiarizes them with the M50 field protective mask. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob A. Farbo)

Army

The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Division Sailor Receives Purple Heart Medal

Afghanistan War

This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

Around the World

The Pentagon watchdog is hiring someone to focus on extremism in the military The Pentagon watchdog is hiring someone to focus on extremism in the military

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 28, 2021

Active Duty

USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 24, 2021

Education

Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’ Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

Around the World

‘John Mayer’ was involved in a plot to send thermal scopes and night vision goggles to Russia ‘John Mayer’ was involved in a plot to send thermal scopes and night vision goggles to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

Around the World

Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

Marine Corps

Corps investigating death of Marine colonel days before his retirement Corps investigating death of Marine colonel days before his retirement

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

Active Duty

US Marine family billed $14,000 by private military housing company US Marine family billed $14,000 by private military housing company

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

Active Duty

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

Marine Corps Drill Instructor from Baghdad

Enlisting

As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

Around the World

A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Around the World

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated] 19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

Amphibious Operations

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day ‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 6, 2021

History

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass ‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

Marine Corps

US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

Around the World

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 27, 2021

Artillery

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 24, 2021

Army

What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 24, 2021

Army

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on May 22, 2021

More from Paul Szoldra (Page 2)

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated] Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now [Updated]

Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine

Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers

What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022 What’s Next In War: US military weapons, gear and tech in 2022

Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight Soldier exonerated of misconduct charges stemming from mysterious Syria gunfight

Santa at War: A visual history of Jolly Old St. Nick in the unlikeliest of places Santa at War: A visual history of Jolly Old St. Nick in the unlikeliest of places

This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute

An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true An ‘SNL’ skit about a new Pentagon weapon is so ridiculous it could be true

Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated] Why won’t the Marine Corps release public records from Lt. Col. Scheller’s court-martial? [Updated]

A Marine actually got a tattoo based on that cringe viral ‘He’s a Marine’ TikTok video A Marine actually got a tattoo based on that cringe viral ‘He’s a Marine’ TikTok video

America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff America’s corporate overlords want you to know the true meaning of Veterans Day: Buying their stuff

Sorry, but the real Marine Corps birthday is in July Sorry, but the real Marine Corps birthday is in July

Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment Marine Corps throws cold water on fighter jet rides for reenlistment

Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton Marines investigating after missing 155mm artillery rounds turn up at Camp Pendleton

Sailors injured after nuclear submarine crashes into submerged object in the Pacific Sailors injured after nuclear submarine crashes into submerged object in the Pacific

Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe Army fires new missile-hauling Stryker for the first time in Europe

This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing This fake-looking Air Force photo is totally real and totally amazing

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was guarded by an all-woman team for the first time ever The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier was guarded by an all-woman team for the first time ever

Video shows soldier in Hawaiian shirt firing mortar during ‘casual Friday’ mission in Afghanistan Video shows soldier in Hawaiian shirt firing mortar during ‘casual Friday’ mission in Afghanistan

The US military is stuck with the widely-hated Defense Travel System until 2025 The US military is stuck with the widely-hated Defense Travel System until 2025

US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’ US strike that killed 10 civilians in Kabul relied on intel search for ubiquitous ‘white Toyota Corolla’

‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated] ‘Blue Angels’ Marine awarded highest non-combat heroism medal after saving 3 kids [Updated]

That one scene in ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ that showed us a real-life ‘Blue Collar James Bond’ That one scene in ‘Charlie Wilson’s War’ that showed us a real-life ‘Blue Collar James Bond’

The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down The Pentagon’s filtered version of the Kabul rescue mission looks nothing like what really went down

The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters The war documentary the Marine Corps doesn’t want you to see is finally hitting theaters

The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people The American service members killed in Kabul helped rescue 30,000 people

These are the 13 American military service members killed in Kabul These are the 13 American military service members killed in Kabul

Watch a US Marine take an Afghan baby to safety inside the walls of the Kabul airport Watch a US Marine take an Afghan baby to safety inside the walls of the Kabul airport

The chaos at Kabul’s airport from the point of view of an American soldier The chaos at Kabul’s airport from the point of view of an American soldier

Crowds, chaos, and Taliban fighters everywhere: What US troops are seeing on the ground in Afghanistan Crowds, chaos, and Taliban fighters everywhere: What US troops are seeing on the ground in Afghanistan

Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff Afghan man filmed himself trying to escape Kabul on side of C-17 during takeoff

US Embassy in Kabul posted job opening days before preparing for evacuation US Embassy in Kabul posted job opening days before preparing for evacuation

This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq This hero special ops Marine ran through gunfire to save wounded teammates in Iraq

Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks Marine Corps to eliminate crunches from its physical fitness test in favor of planks

The Coast Guard belatedly celebrated its birthday with a record amount of drugs The Coast Guard belatedly celebrated its birthday with a record amount of drugs

Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades Black and Native American heroes from as far back as WWII may see Medal of Honor upgrades

Air Force officer shows courageous restraint by not punching irate attacker on DC street Air Force officer shows courageous restraint by not punching irate attacker on DC street

Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines Semper WiFi: Marine Corps launches into cyberwar with 4 new jobs for Marines

This US Marine quick reaction force has deployed twice in the last 30 days to protect American embassies This US Marine quick reaction force has deployed twice in the last 30 days to protect American embassies

Navy charges sailor with starting the fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard [Updated] Navy charges sailor with starting the fire that destroyed USS Bonhomme Richard [Updated]

These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view These Marines were the first to try a new infantry training range in SoCal with a million-dollar view

General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals General McChrystal Told Pompeo To ‘Muddle Along’ In Afghanistan, Leaked Audio Reveals

Marines ordered to take official photos for no logical reason whatsoever Marines ordered to take official photos for no logical reason whatsoever

How you can write for Task & Purpose How you can write for Task & Purpose

The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines The Army is training the first batch of Space Marines

This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan This may be one of the last Purple Hearts awarded for the US War in Afghanistan

The Pentagon watchdog is hiring someone to focus on extremism in the military The Pentagon watchdog is hiring someone to focus on extremism in the military

USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company USAA pays off Marine family’s $14,000 bill from private military housing company

Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’ Why the US Navy wants sailors to read ‘How To Be An Antiracist’

‘John Mayer’ was involved in a plot to send thermal scopes and night vision goggles to Russia ‘John Mayer’ was involved in a plot to send thermal scopes and night vision goggles to Russia

Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia

Corps investigating death of Marine colonel days before his retirement Corps investigating death of Marine colonel days before his retirement

US Marine family billed $14,000 by private military housing company US Marine family billed $14,000 by private military housing company

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor As a child in Baghdad, he watched US Marines on patrol. Now he’ll make Marines as a drill instructor

A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever

19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated] 19-year-old Marine dies during ‘Crucible’ training at South Carolina boot camp [Updated]

‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day ‘The eyes of the world are upon you’ — Read Gen. Eisenhower’s letter to troops before D-Day

‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass ‘Retreat? Hell! We just got here!’ is 103 years old and still badass

US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear US Marine gets drunk and decides to pee all over roommate’s gear

Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine Recon Marine accused of dumping stolen grenades, thousands of rounds of ammo into California ravine

Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high Canadian troops were going to fire artillery. Then they got high

What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials What Ted Cruz doesn’t understand about those ‘woke’ Army recruiting commercials

How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia How a Green Beret captain sold out his own teammates to Russia