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Why ‘War Machine’ Is The Most Realistic Film About The War In Afghanistan Ever Made Why ‘War Machine’ Is The Most Realistic Film About The War In Afghanistan Ever Made

By Task & Purpose

/ Jun 26 2017

History

Westboro Baptist Church Plans To Protest Funeral Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan Westboro Baptist Church Plans To Protest Funeral Of Soldier Killed In Afghanistan

/ Jun 23 2017

History

This Wounded Soldier Came Back From Afghanistan A Hero. Then He Was Demoted This Wounded Soldier Came Back From Afghanistan A Hero. Then He Was Demoted

/ Jun 5 2017

Culture

Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Gets It Right On Everything That’s Wrong With COIN Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Gets It Right On Everything That’s Wrong With COIN

/ May 26 2017

News

Sending More US Troops To Afghanistan Shows How Little We Learned From Vietnam Sending More US Troops To Afghanistan Shows How Little We Learned From Vietnam

By Stephen Carlson

/ May 10 2017

History

How Much Did We Actually Achieve By Dropping The MOAB In Afghanistan? How Much Did We Actually Achieve By Dropping The MOAB In Afghanistan?

/ May 5 2017

Military Life

This Combat Photographer Kept Snapping Until Her Last Moment This Combat Photographer Kept Snapping Until Her Last Moment

By Sarah Sicard

/ May 1 2017

History

24 Hours After Getting Shot In The Head In Afghanistan, This PJ Went Back To The Fight 24 Hours After Getting Shot In The Head In Afghanistan, This PJ Went Back To The Fight

/ Apr 13 2017

History

Brad Pitt Is Here To Save Afghanistan In The First Full Trailer For Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Brad Pitt Is Here To Save Afghanistan In The First Full Trailer For Netflix’s ‘War Machine’

By Jared Keller

/ Apr 3 2017

News

For First Time Ever, There Were No Combat Amputations For A Year In The Long War For First Time Ever, There Were No Combat Amputations For A Year In The Long War

By Adam Weinstein

/ Mar 20 2017

News

What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan What Politicians Don’t Understand About The War In Afghanistan

/ Mar 17 2017

History

5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan 5 Harrowing Stories Of Hand-To-Hand Combat In Iraq And Afghanistan

/ Mar 9 2017

Culture

Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do Want To Watch Brad Pitt Play A Certain General In This New Trailer? Sure You Do

By Adam Weinstein

/ Mar 1 2017

History

Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan Green Beret Awarded Silver Star For Actions During Recent Battle In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

/ Feb 13 2017

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire UNSUNG HEROES: This Airman Dove Into A River To Recover 2 Men While Under Fire

/ Feb 9 2017

Culture

Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation Osama Bin Laden Was Surprisingly Lax About Masturbation

By Sarah Sicard

/ Feb 7 2017

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day UNSUNG HEROES: This Navy SEAL Medic Saved Men In 2 Ambushes On The Same Day

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jan 26 2017

Military Life

A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs A Story Of Survival: How I Came Back From Losing All 4 Limbs

/ Jan 16 2017

News

I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back I Deployed Twice To Helmand, I Can’t Believe Marines Are Going Back

/ Jan 10 2017

Culture

Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills Sylvester Stallone And Adam Driver Team Up For Movie About Wounded Afghan Vet Travis Mills

By Adam Linehan

/ Jan 5 2017

History

My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas My Favorite Memory From My Afghanistan Deployment Happened At Christmas

/ Dec 20 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Sacrificed Himself To Save A Stranger From A Suicide Bomber

By Sarah Sicard

/ Dec 15 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

/ Dec 8 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: The 2 Green Berets Who Fought Valiantly To Repel A Massive Taliban Ambush

By Adam Linehan

/ Dec 1 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Saved 10 Men From A Burning Chinook

By Sarah Sicard

/ Nov 17 2016

History

Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan Finally, We’re Getting a TV Series With Real SOF Stories From Iraq And Afghanistan

/ Nov 10 2016

Military Life

The Story Behind The Double-Amputee Veteran Who ‘Stood’ For The National Anthem The Story Behind The Double-Amputee Veteran Who ‘Stood’ For The National Anthem

/ Nov 1 2016

Tech & Tactics

UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded UNSUNG HEROES: Stranded In A Firefight, This Pararescueman Fought Like Hell To Save The Wounded

/ Oct 20 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Took Control Of Air And Ground Operations Under Enemy Fire UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Took Control Of Air And Ground Operations Under Enemy Fire

By Sarah Sicard

/ Oct 13 2016

Culture

Jay Z Is Producing A TV Show About Legendary Sniper Nicholas Irving Jay Z Is Producing A TV Show About Legendary Sniper Nicholas Irving

By Adam Linehan

/ Oct 12 2016

News

We’ll Never Win The War In Afghanistan We’ll Never Win The War In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

/ Oct 7 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This MARSOC Marine Held His Ground Even After Being Wounded And Knocked Out UNSUNG HEROES: This MARSOC Marine Held His Ground Even After Being Wounded And Knocked Out

/ Sep 29 2016

History

Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment Afghan Food Was One Great Thing About Deployment

/ Sep 26 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Most Decorated Combat Cameraman Of The War On Terror UNSUNG HEROES: The Most Decorated Combat Cameraman Of The War On Terror

By Sarah Sicard

/ Sep 22 2016

News

Afghan War Vet Running For Senate Has Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Anti-Gun’ Afghan War Vet Running For Senate Has Perfect Response To Being Called ‘Anti-Gun’

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 16 2016

News

Unsung Heroes: The Harrier Pilot Who Picked Up A Rifle And Ran Into Combat Unsung Heroes: The Harrier Pilot Who Picked Up A Rifle And Ran Into Combat

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 15 2016

News

‘Hunter Troop’ Is The World’s First All-Female Special Operations Unit ‘Hunter Troop’ Is The World’s First All-Female Special Operations Unit

By David Leffler

/ Sep 14 2016

News

10 Photos Of A Marine’s Experience Training Afghan Police 10 Photos Of A Marine’s Experience Training Afghan Police

By Task & Purpose

/ Sep 13 2016

History

5 Incredible Firefight Photos From One Of Afghanistan’s Deadliest Provinces 5 Incredible Firefight Photos From One Of Afghanistan’s Deadliest Provinces

/ Sep 12 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: These Rangers Killed 25 Enemy Fighters And Left No Man Behind UNSUNG HEROES: These Rangers Killed 25 Enemy Fighters And Left No Man Behind

/ Sep 8 2016

Tech & Tactics

‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan ‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

/ Sep 7 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Rescued His Men From A Cave Full Of Snipers UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Who Rescued His Men From A Cave Full Of Snipers

By Sarah Sicard

/ Sep 1 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Finished An Ambush With His Knife UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Finished An Ambush With His Knife

By Adam Linehan

/ Aug 25 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died Leading His Team In An Intense Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Died Leading His Team In An Intense Ambush

By Tahlia Y. Burton

/ Aug 18 2016

Culture

New Afghan War Doc Tells Story Of Harrowing 56-Day Firefight New Afghan War Doc Tells Story Of Harrowing 56-Day Firefight

By Adam Linehan

/ Aug 16 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Recon Marine Who Killed 18 Enemy Fighters In A Single Battle UNSUNG HEROES: The Recon Marine Who Killed 18 Enemy Fighters In A Single Battle

/ Aug 11 2016

History

UNSUNG HEROES: 12 Green Berets Who Took On Hundreds In This Epic Afghan Battle UNSUNG HEROES: 12 Green Berets Who Took On Hundreds In This Epic Afghan Battle

By Adam Linehan

/ Jul 28 2016

Military Life

This EOD Tech Was Blinded By A Landmine. Now He’s One Of The Best Swimmers In The World This EOD Tech Was Blinded By A Landmine. Now He’s One Of The Best Swimmers In The World

/ Jul 25 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: After Suicide Ambush, Airmen Ignored Their Wounds To Save The Team UNSUNG HEROES: After Suicide Ambush, Airmen Ignored Their Wounds To Save The Team

/ Jul 14 2016

History

This New War Documentary About Afghanistan Looks Intense This New War Documentary About Afghanistan Looks Intense

By Adam Linehan

/ Jun 27 2016

History

How Tactics Used In Iraq And Afghanistan Can Make The US More Vulnerable In Future Wars How Tactics Used In Iraq And Afghanistan Can Make The US More Vulnerable In Future Wars

/ Jun 23 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand UNSUNG HEROES: To Recover A Fallen Soldier, He Attacked With A Weapon In Each Hand

/ Jun 22 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Ranger Who Took A Grenade To The Face And Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Ranger Who Took A Grenade To The Face And Kept Fighting

By Sarah Sicard

/ Jun 16 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack UNSUNG HEROES: The Airman Who Gave His Life To Warn Others Of Insider Attack

By Tahlia Y. Burton

/ Jun 9 2016

Military Life

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg Talks About War, Courage, And Sacrifice

/ Jun 3 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety

/ May 26 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men

/ May 19 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush UNSUNG HEROES: Wounded Soldier Saved His Fellow Men From A 200-Man Ambush

By Sarah Sicard

/ May 12 2016

History

This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan This Might Be The Definitive War Doc About Medics In Afghanistan

By Adam Linehan

/ Apr 28 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds UNSUNG HEROES: When His Bipod Was Damaged In An Attack, This Soldier Picked Up His Mortar And Fired 75 Rounds

/ Apr 28 2016

News

Army Engineer Receives Helmet That Saved His Life In Combat Army Engineer Receives Helmet That Saved His Life In Combat

/ Apr 20 2016

History

I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could I Made The Journey Home From Afghanistan My Fallen Husband Never Could

/ Apr 11 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting UNSUNG HEROES: The Soldier Who Took A Bullet To The Head And Kept Fighting

By Sarah Sicard

/ Mar 31 2016

News

UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

/ Mar 24 2016