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Chef Robert Irvine visiting troops overseas.
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Celebrity chef Robert Irvine wants to overhaul Army dining facilities. Will it work?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jan 22, 2025

The score for the "28 Years Later" trailer is a poem that's played during SERE training.
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‘28 Years Later’ uses the same creepy poem the military uses to scare SERE students

By Nicholas Slayton, Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jan 13, 2025

Actor Denis Leary's new character Col. Patrick Quinn is based on Gen. George S. Patton, with a comedic twist.
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Denis Leary based his new military character on a lifelong interest in Gen. George Patton

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jan 3, 2025

The hit 1970 movie Tora! Tora! Tora! captured a true moment of life and death for the stuntmen on set when a remote controlled plane careened towards a crowd during filming.
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The Pearl Harbor movie scene that accidentally filmed a real plane crash 

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Dec 24, 2024

Soldiers in a street fire their weapons, the center soldier's muzzle flash filling the view.
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First ‘Warfare’ trailer paints a harrowing picture of Iraq War combat

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Dec 16, 2024

Army Navy Game t-shirt tank 2024
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Behold, West Point’s t-shirt cannon tank

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 14, 2024

SEATTLE, WASHINGTON - OCTOBER 30: Former Seattle Seahawks player and United States Army Green Beret Nate Boyer prepares to run an American flag onto the field before the Salute to Service game between the Seattle Seahawks and the New York Giants at Lumen Field on October 30, 2022 in Seattle, Washington. The Seahawks beat the Giants 27-13. (Photo by Lindsey Wasson/Getty Images)
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Nate Boyer, Green Beret turned NFL player, on the parallels between military service and sports

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Dec 13, 2024

A pilot deployed to the 332d Air Expeditionary Wing, checks an F-15E Strike Eagle during a routine post flight inspection during sunset on the flightline. The F-15s fly combat missions regularly and pilots work closely with maintainers to assure the aircrafts are safe. (Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jonathan Young)
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Happy Thanksgiving from Task & Purpose, and thank you to our readers

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Nov 28, 2024

Gen. Eric M. Smith, the commandant of the Marine Corps, very casually let everyone know that he knocked out a CFT 324 days after having open heart surgery.
Culture

Marine Corps commandant completes combat fitness test 11 months after open heart surgery

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 28, 2024

A highlight reel of Army Sgt. Diamond Adams was widely viewed across social media and came with the all-too-fitting caption "Sgt. Adams ain't come to play."
Culture

101st Airborne soldier ‘ain’t come to play’ in cage match video

By Matt White

Posted on Nov 26, 2024

The cover of DC Showcase: Sgt. Rock, showing the titular character and other American GIs fighting Nazi tanks.
Culture

Comics’ quintessential soldier, Sgt. Rock, is heading to the big screen

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 25, 2024

Ben Mendelsohn as Director Krennic in 'Rogue One.'
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‘Andor’ shows even the Empire has the Pentagon’s acquisition model

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Nov 24, 2024

550 cord is a limitless tool for the military.
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The complacent soldier’s best friend: The many uses of 550 cord

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Nov 22, 2024

The Liscano family just gained a third generation soldier on Nov. 4.
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‘Armor Major’ swears his son into ROTC as family’s third-generation

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 21, 2024

The Stanley R. Mickelsen Safeguard Complex in North Dakota.
Culture

The Army built a giant concrete pyramid in North Dakota and only used it for six months

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 20, 2024

U.S. Soldiers assigned to 1st Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment hike up Monte Kaolino during the unit spur ride in Hirschau, Germany, Aug. 1, 2024. During the event, Troopers must complete a series of warrior tasks and drills in order to obtain the right to wear the cavalry's coveted spurs. (U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger)
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How the Army’s cavalry scouts earn their spurs

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 14, 2024

Garrett Cathcart having tea with Taliban fighters, hours after they were shooting at each other.
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How tea with the Taliban inspired a veteran to bridge political divides at home

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Nov 7, 2024

North Korean military Russia internet
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DoD can’t confirm whether North Korean troops in Russia are ‘gorging on pornography’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Nov 5, 2024

An Army AH-64E Apache flight path drew 'hang loose' sign in sky
Culture

Army Apache pilot draws a ‘hang loose’ Shaka hand in Hawaii skies

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 28, 2024

Screenshot of the video game Command, showing a two-dimensional grid off of the Korean Peninsula and a ship on the western side of it.
Culture

The Air Force is letting troops play this wargame on its secure networks

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 27, 2024

U.S Soldiers assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division, line up their M1A2 Abrams tank in the firing range staging area in Bemowo Piskie, Poland, Feb. 16, 2023. The 4 ID and their supporting units are proudly working alongside NATO allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. John Schoebel)
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How Army tank crews earn the right to name their tanks

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 25, 2024

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Enrique Dominguez III, an instructor with Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego Drill Instructor School, Recruit Training Regiment, directs the new Marines of DI school class 1-25 into a squad bay at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, Oct. 3, 2024. DI school develops leadership, command presence, instructional ability, physical fitness, and professional knowledge in officers and noncommissioned officers to prepare them for the duties of a drill instructor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jesse K. Carter-Powell)
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JJ DID TIE BUCKLEE? Marine Corps adds ‘E’ for ‘Empathy’ to list of leadership traits

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 24, 2024

Soldiers unload crates of water in front of a CH-47 Chinook. On the side of it the face of singer Lionel Richie is stenciled on.
Culture

Why Lionel Richie’s face is on the side of a Chinook in North Carolina

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Oct 7, 2024

U.S. Marines with Papa Company, 4th Recruit Training Battalion, receive their Eagle, Globe and Anchor on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, S.C., Oct. 21, 2022. The EGA is the official emblem and insignia of the Marine Corps. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Luis Arturo Ponce Alavez Jr.
Culture

The evolution of the Marine Corps’ Eagle, Globe and Anchor

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 3, 2024

A tank platoon leader strapped to his tank's main gun.
Culture

Army tankers send off platoon leader by strapping him to the Abrams’ main gun

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Oct 2, 2024

Singer Kris Kristofferson on stage in Berlin in 2019, smiling and holding his guitar.
Culture

Kris Kristofferson, country music legend, US Army veteran, dead at 88

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Sep 30, 2024

USS Abraham Lincoln sailor wears E-FOUR Mafia patch
Culture

Sailor proudly rocks ‘E-4 Mafia’ patch as he stands watch on USS Abraham Lincoln

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

The tower of power includes the special forces, ranger, and airborne tabs.
Military Life

A comprehensive guide to the shoulder tabs Army soldiers wear on their uniforms

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 13, 2024

A soldier assigned to the 1st Calvary Division extinguishing a brush fire.
Culture

Soldiers reimagine Battle Drill 1 against brush fires on range detail

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 11, 2024

Former scout sniper Justin Governale helped connect a fallen marine's family after debut on Kill Tony stand up comedy podcast.
Culture

A Marine went on a comedy podcast. The sister of a fallen scout sniper was listening.

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 6, 2024

Team USA and the Denmark Operators
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Pucks, knucks and DGAFs: US military vets dominate international hockey tournament

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Sep 4, 2024

tinker strong
Culture

New Tinker Air Force Base motto immediately lampooned by airmen, veterans

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Aug 29, 2024

Gary Sinise reflects on the legacy of ‘Lt. Dan’ and his work for veterans on 30th anniversary of ‘Forrest Gump’
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Gary Sinise reflects on the legacy of ‘Lt. Dan’ and his work for veterans on 30th anniversary of ‘Forrest Gump’

By Pam Windsor

Posted on Aug 23, 2024

Lord Farquaad is a nickname given to a soldier's former commander that had lackluster leadership skills.
Culture

Anglers, Squids, POGs and ‘AAA-0’ —Military nicknames we love

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 20, 2024

Veteran women roll out the latest edition of the Pin-Ups For Vets calendar
Military Life

Veteran women roll out the latest edition of the Pin-Ups For Vets calendar

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Ranger Joe Thach assessing the driver he pulled from a burning car.
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An Army Ranger saved a veteran from burning car, and it’s not his first time

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 14, 2024

Sunisa Lee
Culture

Olympic champ Sunisa Lee’s success rings deep in U.S. Hmong community

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

Between Two T-Walls
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Commanding general in Iraq and Syria goes ‘Between Two T-Walls’ with Task & Purpose

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 13, 2024

We salute this sailor rockin’ out during underway refueling at RIMPAC
Culture

We salute this sailor rockin’ out during underway refueling at RIMPAC

By Matt White

Posted on Aug 8, 2024

New U.S. Marine Corps Recruit Abraham Lopez with Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, receives a brief as part of a receiving event at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, July 15, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a scripted phone call home, and issued their gear required for training. Lopez was recruited out of Recruiting Station Lake County, Illinois. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Francisco Angel)
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Marine recruit arrives at boot camp with glorious mop top

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Jul 26, 2024

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ teases military intrigue, mayhem and even Red Hulk
Culture

‘Captain America: Brave New World’ teases military intrigue, mayhem and even Red Hulk

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jul 13, 2024

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world
Culture

The first Space Force ‘retirement beard’ is here and it’s out of this world

Posted on Jul 12, 2024

A photo and pencil portrait of Joseph Kapacziewski.
News

High school honors legendary Army Ranger with hometown memorial

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Jul 8, 2024

Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons
News

Troops caught up by anti-gay UCMJ rules will get White House pardons

Posted on Jun 26, 2024

Marine sticking his hand in a fire ant hill.
Culture

Marine sticks his hand in fire ant hill, because Marines gonna Marine

By Joshua Skovlund

Updated on Jun 14, 2024

MRI scan army tbi
Culture

HunterSeven talked me into getting a cancer screening – I’m glad I went

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 11, 2024

82nd Airborne Division 101st Airborne Division Normandy France
Culture

82nd Airborne paratroopers cut down a 101st flag from an iconic bar on D-Day

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 7, 2024

"D-Day: The Unheard Tapes" represents the voices of Allied troops, French citizens, and Germany soldiers during World War II.
Culture

New book reveals ‘unheard’ details about D-Day invasion

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 6, 2024

U.S. navy capture german u-boat u-505 world war ii
History

How America captured a German submarine right before D-Day

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on Jun 4, 2024

‘World of Tanks’ gamers set up desk-mounted tank gun
Culture

‘World of Tanks’ gamers set up desk-mounted tank gun

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on Jun 2, 2024

Marc Buddensiek holding the coveted GoRuck Selection patch.
Culture

GoRuck Selection in Normandy ends, German is last man standing

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 31, 2024

Staff Sgt. Diane Kancauski Desert Warrior Week Army combatives chamionship
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Meet the soldier who is taking the Army combatives scene by storm

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 29, 2024

This soldier is taking others SCUBA diving for their reenlistment
Culture

This soldier is taking others SCUBA diving for their reenlistment

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 26, 2024

Luke Ryan and Patrick Hawkins as gun team leaders in Afghanistan.
Culture

Army Ranger Patrick Hawkins and the case of the missing Rip Its

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 26, 2024

Maj. Marie Rossi-Cayton
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Maj. Marie Rossi-Cayton, the first woman to lead Army helicopters in combat, died in Desert Storm

By Patty Nieberg

Posted on May 26, 2024

Staff Sgt. Zachary Tomczak was a squad leader in the 82nd Airborne Division.
Culture

Remembering the 82nd Airborne’s all-American paratrooper, Zachary Tomczak

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 25, 2024

marine vietnam war
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First Black Marine officer to lead an infantry company into combat dies

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on May 16, 2024

CW3 Morgan Brady
Culture

We found your chief! Warrant officer represents Team USA for BMX Racing

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 16, 2024

Navy veteran and iconic director Roger Corman dead at 98
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Navy veteran and iconic director Roger Corman dead at 98

By Nicholas Slayton

Posted on May 12, 2024

Mitchel Coffman in front of his triptych painting
Culture

Meet Mitchel Coffman, the artist keeping fallen hero’s memories alive

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 10, 2024

Airmen helping homeless veterans.
Culture

How long can a veteran stay on the HUD-VASH housing program?

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 7, 2024

1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2/508 PIR, 82nd Airborne
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‘Damn the Valley’: How one paratrooper recorded his deployment to Afghanistan

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 3, 2024

A soldier eating an MRE with a mud covered face.
Culture

Does MRE gum make you poop? The world of Meals, Ready to Eat explained

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 2, 2024

military grooming standards
Culture

How grooming standards have changed in the U.S. military

By Joshua Skovlund

Posted on May 1, 2024