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Stories about U.S. military veterans.

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The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator
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The Task & Purpose Civilian-To-Veteran Lingo Translator

Posted on Dec 26, 2018

More Than 50,000 Afghanistan, Iraq Vets Are Challenging Their ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges In A New Class-Action Lawsuit
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More Than 50,000 Afghanistan, Iraq Vets Are Challenging Their ‘Bad Paper’ Discharges In A New Class-Action Lawsuit

Posted on Dec 22, 2018

Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote
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Why The Best Young Marines Are Fleeing The Corps, In One Damning Quote

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Dec 18, 2018

‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin
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‘He Was A Warrior’ — Watch Airmen Hold An Emotional Viking Funeral For Fallen Combat Controller Dylan Elchin

By Jared Keller

Posted on Dec 14, 2018

10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong
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10 Things Vets Think They Know About Veteran Mental Health — And What They Get Wrong

By Duane K.L. France

Posted on Dec 13, 2018

How To Find Meaningful Work After The Military: Focus On Teamwork
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How To Find Meaningful Work After The Military: Focus On Teamwork

By Marco A. Bongioanni

Posted on Dec 7, 2018

Dyngo The War Dog Is Having Trouble, And We Could Use a Little Help
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Dyngo The War Dog Is Having Trouble, And We Could Use a Little Help

By Rebecca Frankel

Posted on Dec 7, 2018

It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue
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It’s Time to Start Considering Suicide A Military Readiness Issue

By Col. Angie Holbrook, U.S. Army (Ret.)

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death
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A Vietnam Veteran Reflects On A Coma-Induced Adventure To The Brink Of Death

By Jan Scruggs

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

Apple Is Giving Military Veterans A 10% Discount On iPhones, Macs, And Almost Everything Else
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Apple Is Giving Military Veterans A 10% Discount On iPhones, Macs, And Almost Everything Else

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 5, 2018

Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder
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Police Officer Won’t Face Charges After Fatally Shooting Vietnam Vet Defending Himself Against A Home Intruder

Posted on Dec 4, 2018

FedEx Driver, A Marine Veteran, Stops His Route To Pick Up And Fold A Fallen American Flag
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FedEx Driver, A Marine Veteran, Stops His Route To Pick Up And Fold A Fallen American Flag

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Dec 2, 2018

Making Warriors Hard In An Age of Sensitivity
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Making Warriors Hard In An Age of Sensitivity

By Luke Flowers

Posted on Nov 30, 2018

Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose
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Meet Paul Szoldra, The New Editor In Chief Of Task & Purpose

By Brian Wagner

Posted on Nov 29, 2018

The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves
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The Grass Isn’t Always Greener: Why Life Is Harder As A Dual-Military Family In The Reserves

By Andrea N. Goldstein

Posted on Nov 28, 2018

8 Fantastic Rip-It Stories From The Service Members And Vets Who Know Best (And 1 Civilian, Just For Kicks)
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8 Fantastic Rip-It Stories From The Service Members And Vets Who Know Best (And 1 Civilian, Just For Kicks)

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

Retired Navy Admiral Gets Off Light In Bribery Scandal
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Retired Navy Admiral Gets Off Light In Bribery Scandal

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 27, 2018

Two-Time Stolen Valor Creep Gets Sentenced To Federal Jail
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Two-Time Stolen Valor Creep Gets Sentenced To Federal Jail

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 26, 2018

Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military
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Here’s What You Should Think About Before Getting Out Of The Military

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Nov 19, 2018

5 Questions Only A Veteran Would Ask Rob Riggle
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5 Questions Only A Veteran Would Ask Rob Riggle

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 18, 2018

‘It’s A Scandal’ — Inside The Fight To Hold The Military Accountable For Medical Malpractice
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‘It’s A Scandal’ — Inside The Fight To Hold The Military Accountable For Medical Malpractice

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 16, 2018

How One Veteran Translated His Military Experience To Corporate America
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How One Veteran Translated His Military Experience To Corporate America

By Lizann Lightfoot

Posted on Nov 16, 2018

Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says
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Marine Veteran Austin Tice Is Still Alive After Years Of Captivity, US Official Says

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 14, 2018

Dear Media: A Veteran With PTSD Isn’t More Likely To Be A Mass Shooter
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Dear Media: A Veteran With PTSD Isn’t More Likely To Be A Mass Shooter

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 13, 2018

Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD
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Trump Says California Shooting Highlights Need To Treat Veterans With PTSD

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 10, 2018

‘You know the sacrifice now’ — 2 post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipients on the importance of war stories
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‘You know the sacrifice now’ — 2 post-9/11 Medal of Honor recipients on the importance of war stories

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 10, 2018

Navy Veteran Killed In Thousand Oaks Shooting Had Survived Las Vegas Shooting
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Navy Veteran Killed In Thousand Oaks Shooting Had Survived Las Vegas Shooting

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Here’s What We Know About The Ex-Marine Behind The Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting
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Here’s What We Know About The Ex-Marine Behind The Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting

By Task & Purpose

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Marine Corps Commandant On Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting Suspect: That’s No Marine
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Marine Corps Commandant On Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting Suspect: That’s No Marine

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Marine Veteran Among Dead In Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting
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Marine Veteran Among Dead In Thousand Oaks Mass Shooting

By Jared Keller

Posted on Nov 9, 2018

Not All Veterans Are Created Equal. You Have To Earn Your ‘V’
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Not All Veterans Are Created Equal. You Have To Earn Your ‘V’

By Dan Sheehan

Posted on Nov 8, 2018

‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather
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‘Permission To Hug Granted’ — Marine Officer Gets First Salute From Grandfather

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

Once Homeless, This Navy Vet Says She’s Competing For Maxim’s Cover As A Way To Help At-Risk Youth
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Once Homeless, This Navy Vet Says She’s Competing For Maxim’s Cover As A Way To Help At-Risk Youth

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 6, 2018

2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran
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2 Powerful Quotes About Civility From An Iraq War Veteran

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity
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How To Find Meaning After The Military: Grow Your Own Identity

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 2, 2018

‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Cut Off His Own Arm So He Could Pass As A Wounded Vet And Land Roles
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‘Better Call Saul’ Actor Cut Off His Own Arm So He Could Pass As A Wounded Vet And Land Roles

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

The 20 Best Cities For Veterans To Live In
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The 20 Best Cities For Veterans To Live In

By James Clark

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job
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The Trick To Happiness After The Military: Find Another Weird, Underappreciated Job

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Nov 1, 2018

I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One
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I Found Meaning After The Military In Many Places, Not Just One

By Tom Ricks

Posted on Oct 31, 2018

Norwegian Commando Who Led Daring Raid To Thwart Nazi Atomic Program Dead At 99
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Norwegian Commando Who Led Daring Raid To Thwart Nazi Atomic Program Dead At 99

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 26, 2018

The Military Case For Hemp, According To A Navy SEAL
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The Military Case For Hemp, According To A Navy SEAL

By Chief Kristin Beck (Ret.)

Posted on Oct 24, 2018

The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way
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The Hardest Part Of Transitioning Out Of The Military: Finding Meaning Along The Way

By Jeremy Thompson

Posted on Oct 23, 2018

Sergeant Becomes First Female Marine To Get Through 2nd Phase Of MARSOC Training Pipeline
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Sergeant Becomes First Female Marine To Get Through 2nd Phase Of MARSOC Training Pipeline

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 22, 2018

A Record Number Of Female Combat Veterans Are Running For Congress In November
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A Record Number Of Female Combat Veterans Are Running For Congress In November

Posted on Oct 21, 2018

Eisenhower On ‘Leading From Within’ And The Art Of Collaborative Leadership
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Eisenhower On ‘Leading From Within’ And The Art Of Collaborative Leadership

By Ken Weisbrode

Posted on Oct 18, 2018

Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines
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Heroic Vietnam Veteran Receives Medal Of Honor For Saving More Than 20 Marines

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Oct 18, 2018

Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures
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Ex-US Special Ops Were Reportedly Hired To Assassinate Yemeni Political Figures

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 16, 2018

Arlington’s Tomb Guards Are Getting These Gorgeous Ceremonial Pistols
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Arlington’s Tomb Guards Are Getting These Gorgeous Ceremonial Pistols

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 9, 2018

An Army Veteran Was Left To Die In A Cell While His Jailers Laughed And Took Video
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An Army Veteran Was Left To Die In A Cell While His Jailers Laughed And Took Video

By Jared Keller

Posted on Oct 5, 2018

These Are The Worst VA Medical Centers In The United States
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These Are The Worst VA Medical Centers In The United States

By James Clark

Posted on Oct 5, 2018

‘This Doesn’t Change A Whole Lot’: Pentagon Pushes Back On ‘Deploy Or Get Out’ Resulting In Mass Dismissal
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‘This Doesn’t Change A Whole Lot’: Pentagon Pushes Back On ‘Deploy Or Get Out’ Resulting In Mass Dismissal

By Adam Linehan

Posted on Oct 4, 2018

Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam
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Marine Sergeant Major To Receive Medal Of Honor For Risking His Life To Save Wounded Comrades In Vietnam

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 26, 2018

6 Service Members And Vets Who Kick Ass And Take Names In Daily Life
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6 Service Members And Vets Who Kick Ass And Take Names In Daily Life

Posted on Sep 25, 2018

Al Matthews, Marine Vet And Actor Who Played Apone In ‘Aliens’ Dead At 75
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Al Matthews, Marine Vet And Actor Who Played Apone In ‘Aliens’ Dead At 75

By James Clark

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

My Worst Day: In Iraq, When The Approval To Fire Came 10 Seconds Too Late
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My Worst Day: In Iraq, When The Approval To Fire Came 10 Seconds Too Late

By Capt. Douglas Wood, USMC

Posted on Sep 24, 2018

Remembering A Professional Soldier
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Remembering A Professional Soldier

By Luke Flowers

Posted on Sep 20, 2018

How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo
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How This Soldier Used His Military Skills To Build A Career And Serve Veterans At Sodexo

By Sodexo

Posted on Sep 18, 2018

Podcast: What Is The ‘Bro-Vet’ In Veteran Culture, Anyway?
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Podcast: What Is The ‘Bro-Vet’ In Veteran Culture, Anyway?

By Meaghan Mobbs

Posted on Sep 17, 2018

The Problem With The VA Isn’t Just The Agency — It’s Us
Veterans

The Problem With The VA Isn’t Just The Agency — It’s Us

By Richard Siemion with Neil Fotre

Posted on Sep 17, 2018

Retired Adm. William McRaven Quit Pentagon Board Days After Publishing Anti-Trump Op-Ed
Veterans

Retired Adm. William McRaven Quit Pentagon Board Days After Publishing Anti-Trump Op-Ed

By Paul Szoldra

Posted on Sep 14, 2018

Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life
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Being A Veteran Does Not Mean You’re Exempt From Misfortune For The Rest Of Your Life

By Carl Forsling

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization
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Pioneering Female Infantry Marine Kicked Out Of The Corps For Fraternization

By Jeff Schogol

Posted on Sep 13, 2018

Introducing Gearhead Wednesday, A Weekly Column From Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck
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Introducing Gearhead Wednesday, A Weekly Column From Retired Navy SEAL Kristin Beck

By Chief Kristin Beck (Ret.)

Posted on Sep 12, 2018

5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays
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5 Tips Every Veteran Should Keep In Mind When Writing Their College Admissions Essays

By Joy Turner

Posted on Sep 7, 2018