News(Page 168)

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

By John Peck

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’
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You Can Do A Lot More For Veterans Suicide Than Just ‘Raise Awareness’

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

North Dakota Considers Making It Legal To Run Over Protesters With A Car
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North Dakota Considers Making It Legal To Run Over Protesters With A Car

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 17, 2017

This Army Ranger-Turned-Congressman Just Ripped Dems For Mattis Objections
Army

This Army Ranger-Turned-Congressman Just Ripped Dems For Mattis Objections

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 16, 2017

LGBT Advocates Liked What They Heard From Mattis
Marine Corps

LGBT Advocates Liked What They Heard From Mattis

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 16, 2017

The Army Is Getting The Additional Troops It Asked For. Now What?
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The Army Is Getting The Additional Troops It Asked For. Now What?

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 16, 2017

You’ve Probably Never Heard Of The Best Military Veteran In The NFL
United States

You’ve Probably Never Heard Of The Best Military Veteran In The NFL

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 14, 2017

College Students Receive Trigger Warnings Over Images Of The Crucifixion
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College Students Receive Trigger Warnings Over Images Of The Crucifixion

By Aaron Gell

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

Gen Kelly Had The Perfect Response When Someone Suggested He Wear An American Flag Pin
Marine Corps

Gen Kelly Had The Perfect Response When Someone Suggested He Wear An American Flag Pin

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

When Presidential Pets Attack, And Other Signs The World Is Ending This Week
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When Presidential Pets Attack, And Other Signs The World Is Ending This Week

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

The Right To Wear Beards And Turbans Is A Victory For More Than Sikhs
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The Right To Wear Beards And Turbans Is A Victory For More Than Sikhs

By Kamal S. Kalsi

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

Civilians Have Just Discovered The Benefits Of Masturbating At Work
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Civilians Have Just Discovered The Benefits Of Masturbating At Work

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’
Marine Corps

UNSUNG HEROES: The Marine Gunny Whose Incredible Actions Earned Him The Nickname ‘Hero Of Nasiriyah’

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

Man Charged With Impersonating A Marine And Collecting $130,000 From The VA
Marine Corps

Man Charged With Impersonating A Marine And Collecting $130,000 From The VA

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

Amputated Right Leg Will Be Most Important Witness In This VA Malpractice Suit
United States

Amputated Right Leg Will Be Most Important Witness In This VA Malpractice Suit

Posted on Jan 13, 2017

‘Enlisted Military’ Named Most Stressful Job In The World
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‘Enlisted Military’ Named Most Stressful Job In The World

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

Here’s What’s Happening With The Gen Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing
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Here’s What’s Happening With The Gen Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

What It Takes To Run The Military, And Why Mattis Is Perfect
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What It Takes To Run The Military, And Why Mattis Is Perfect

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

This Collection Of Short Stories Captures The Truth About War Better Than Nonfiction
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This Collection Of Short Stories Captures The Truth About War Better Than Nonfiction

By Diana Moga

Posted on Jan 12, 2017

Trump’s VA Pick Is The First Non-Veteran For The Role
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Trump’s VA Pick Is The First Non-Veteran For The Role

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

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

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

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

Leon Panetta On Why Civilian Control Of The Military Is Important
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Leon Panetta On Why Civilian Control Of The Military Is Important

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

A Marine Says Her Religion Exempted Her From Certain Rules. Here’s Why She’s Wrong
Marine Corps

A Marine Says Her Religion Exempted Her From Certain Rules. Here’s Why She’s Wrong

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Jan 11, 2017

Supreme Court Shoots Down Jesse Ventura’s Appeal In $1.8 Million ‘American Sniper’ Verdict
Navy

Supreme Court Shoots Down Jesse Ventura’s Appeal In $1.8 Million ‘American Sniper’ Verdict

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

After A General’s Suicide, The Army’s Looking At Officer Health
Army

After A General’s Suicide, The Army’s Looking At Officer Health

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing Is This Week
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Mattis’ Confirmation Hearing Is This Week

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Trump Jr Wants To Make It Easier To Buy Silencers
United States

Trump Jr Wants To Make It Easier To Buy Silencers

By James Clark

Posted on Jan 10, 2017

Mike Rowe’s Letter To A Dying Soldier Is The Perfect Message From A Celebrity
Army

Mike Rowe’s Letter To A Dying Soldier Is The Perfect Message From A Celebrity

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 9, 2017

Here’s A Look At The Fort Lauderdale Shooter’s Now-Disabled Instagram Account
Army

Here’s A Look At The Fort Lauderdale Shooter’s Now-Disabled Instagram Account

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 7, 2017

Russian Marines Go Full ‘Bloodsport’ During Show-Of-Force Demonstration In The Philippines
Marine Corps

Russian Marines Go Full ‘Bloodsport’ During Show-Of-Force Demonstration In The Philippines

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 7, 2017

Donald ‘The Ratings Machine’ Trump Dukes It Out With Schwarzenegger Over TV Ratings
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Donald ‘The Ratings Machine’ Trump Dukes It Out With Schwarzenegger Over TV Ratings

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

Here Are The 2 Most Eligible Veteran Bachelors In The World
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Here Are The 2 Most Eligible Veteran Bachelors In The World

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

Is The Mattis-Trump Honeymoon Over?
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Is The Mattis-Trump Honeymoon Over?

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

14 Signs The World Is Ending This Week
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14 Signs The World Is Ending This Week

By Adam Weinstein

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets
Army

Army Wife Battling Cancer Just Gave Birth To Quadruplets

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

This Vet Missed Work When His Wife Went Into Labor, So His Company Fired Him
United States

This Vet Missed Work When His Wife Went Into Labor, So His Company Fired Him

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 6, 2017

‘Real Housewives of ISIS’ Is Both Deeply Offensive and Highly Amusing
Analysis

‘Real Housewives of ISIS’ Is Both Deeply Offensive and Highly Amusing

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Jan 5, 2017

UNSUNG HEROES: The ROTC Student Who Stopped A Rape And Armed Robbery At A Party
Army

UNSUNG HEROES: The ROTC Student Who Stopped A Rape And Armed Robbery At A Party

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 5, 2017

Iraqi Man Is So Confident Trump Will Beat ISIS He Named His Restaurant After Him
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Iraqi Man Is So Confident Trump Will Beat ISIS He Named His Restaurant After Him

By Jennifer-Leigh Oprihory

Posted on Jan 5, 2017

10 Rules To Help Women Entering Combat Arms Succeed
Army

10 Rules To Help Women Entering Combat Arms Succeed

By Antonieta Rico

Posted on Jan 4, 2017

VA Forces Green Beret To Pay Child Support For Someone Else’s Kid
Army

VA Forces Green Beret To Pay Child Support For Someone Else’s Kid

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 4, 2017

Navy SEAL Vet and TV Host Dies At 51 From Brain Cancer
Navy

Navy SEAL Vet and TV Host Dies At 51 From Brain Cancer

By Brian O’Rourke

Posted on Jan 4, 2017

Think Your VA Rating Is Wrong? Here’s What You Can Do
Analysis

Think Your VA Rating Is Wrong? Here’s What You Can Do

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Jan 4, 2017

Best Of 2016: The Stories From Task & Purpose You’ll Want To Read Again
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Best Of 2016: The Stories From Task & Purpose You’ll Want To Read Again

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Dec 31, 2016

The Navy Is Getting New Uniforms (And They Don’t Suck This Time)
Navy

The Navy Is Getting New Uniforms (And They Don’t Suck This Time)

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 29, 2016

14 Tweets That Show How Wrecked We All Are Over Carrie Fisher’s Death
United States

14 Tweets That Show How Wrecked We All Are Over Carrie Fisher’s Death

By Lauren Katzenberg

Posted on Dec 28, 2016

Watch Iranian Commandos Try (And Fail) To Smash A Vase In Epic Karate Showdown
Iran

Watch Iranian Commandos Try (And Fail) To Smash A Vase In Epic Karate Showdown

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 27, 2016

The One Problem That Will Make Or Break Trump’s Pick For VA Secretary
United States

The One Problem That Will Make Or Break Trump’s Pick For VA Secretary

By Sherman Gillums Jr.

Posted on Dec 27, 2016

An Unexploded WWII Bomb Forced 54,000 Germans From Their Homes On Christmas Morning
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An Unexploded WWII Bomb Forced 54,000 Germans From Their Homes On Christmas Morning

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Dec 26, 2016

What It’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah On Deployment
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What It’s Like Celebrating Hanukkah On Deployment

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on Dec 24, 2016

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight
Marine Corps

Unsung Heroes: The Marine Private Who Killed 11 Insurgents During A 30-Minute Firefight

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 23, 2016

Putin Just Declared Russia’s Military The Strongest In The World
Russia

Putin Just Declared Russia’s Military The Strongest In The World

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 22, 2016

McCain Slams Mabus For ‘Tinkering’ With Navy Job Titles
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McCain Slams Mabus For ‘Tinkering’ With Navy Job Titles

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 22, 2016

What You Need To Know About The New Marine PFT
Marine Corps

What You Need To Know About The New Marine PFT

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 22, 2016

This Decorated Marine Was Killed Trying To Help A Crashed Driver
Marine Corps

This Decorated Marine Was Killed Trying To Help A Crashed Driver

By Brian Adam Jones

Posted on Dec 22, 2016

Want A Combat Job? The Army Has A New PT Test For You
Army

Want A Combat Job? The Army Has A New PT Test For You

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Dec 21, 2016

15 Things Mattis Taught Me About Real Leadership
Marine Corps

15 Things Mattis Taught Me About Real Leadership

By Joe Plenzler

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

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

By Jay Arnold

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

Trump Picks Hockey Team Owner As Secretary Of Army
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Trump Picks Hockey Team Owner As Secretary Of Army

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ actually are
Analysis

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ actually are

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ really are
Analysis

This video shows just how deadly the traps from ‘Home Alone’ really are

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 20, 2016

John Cena Gets Serious In New Role As An Army Sniper
Army

John Cena Gets Serious In New Role As An Army Sniper

By James Clark

Posted on Dec 17, 2016

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

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

By Sarah Sicard

Posted on Dec 16, 2016

ATF…WTF? End The Government Assault On Pot Smokers’ Gun Rights
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ATF…WTF? End The Government Assault On Pot Smokers’ Gun Rights

By Francis Horton

Posted on Dec 15, 2016