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Army investigator involved in Green Beret’s murder case accused of stolen valor Army investigator involved in Green Beret’s murder case accused of stolen valor

By Paul Szoldra

/ Feb 14 2019

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Bill Cosby: Navy life prepared me for my ‘amazing experience’ in prison Bill Cosby: Navy life prepared me for my ‘amazing experience’ in prison

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 13 2019

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This Marine veteran Congressman may enter the 2020 presidential race as a national security hawk This Marine veteran Congressman may enter the 2020 presidential race as a national security hawk

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 12 2019

This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor This is all that was left of Kyle Carpenter’s M4 after the attack that led to his Medal of Honor

/ Feb 11 2019

We salute the Native American warriors who go wherever they’re needed to honor US military veterans We salute the Native American warriors who go wherever they’re needed to honor US military veterans

/ Feb 11 2019

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Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes Arlington National Cemetery quietly changed its policy on ‘full military honors’ for Medal of Honor heroes

/ Feb 8 2019

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Florida Army vet claims threats to kill Muslims, women and children were just ‘a cadence he learned in the military’ Florida Army vet claims threats to kill Muslims, women and children were just ‘a cadence he learned in the military’

By Jared Keller

/ Feb 8 2019

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Marine vet Jack Mandaville tells us about the time he got shot in training Marine vet Jack Mandaville tells us about the time he got shot in training

By Patrick Baker

/ Feb 8 2019

3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories 3 World War II veterans attended the State of the Union. Here are their incredible stories

/ Feb 7 2019

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Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan Veterans in Congress attack Trump’s case for withdrawing troops from Syria and Afghanistan

By Jeff Schogol

/ Feb 6 2019

This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’ This Green Beret’s last request after being shot in Afghanistan: ‘Save the bullet’

By Haley Britzky

/ Feb 6 2019

A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag A South Carolina veteran is suing his homeowner association over his right to fly the American flag

/ Feb 6 2019

New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents New History Channel special looks at the wartime service that shaped some of America’s presidents

/ Feb 5 2019

Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy Vietnam Veteran Awarded Silver Star 51 Years After Heroically Leading Rescue Of Ambushed Convoy

/ Feb 5 2019

We Salute The 4 Veterans Who Rowed 3,000 Miles Across The Atlantic In A Boat Called ‘The Woobie’ We Salute The 4 Veterans Who Rowed 3,000 Miles Across The Atlantic In A Boat Called ‘The Woobie’

/ Feb 1 2019

Retired Special Forces Sniper Michael ‘Rod’ Rodriguez Joins Task & Purpose Radio Retired Special Forces Sniper Michael ‘Rod’ Rodriguez Joins Task & Purpose Radio

By Patrick Baker

/ Jan 31 2019

5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City 5 Medal Of Honor Recipients Who Helped Turn The Tide Of Vietnam’s Brutal Battle Of Hue City

/ Jan 31 2019

These Veterans Charities Aren’t Real, But Goddammit They Should Be These Veterans Charities Aren’t Real, But Goddammit They Should Be

/ Jan 30 2019

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Former Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Joins Us On Task & Purpose Radio Former Army Ranger Marty Skovlund Joins Us On Task & Purpose Radio

By Patrick Baker

/ Jan 29 2019

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He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired He Accidentally Shot Himself In The Head. Now This Soldier Is Fighting To Be Medically Retired

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 28 2019

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74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery 74 Years Ago, Audie Murphy Earned His Medal Of Honor With Nothing But A Burning Tank Destroyer’s .50 Cal And Insane Bravery

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2019

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Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship Meet Michael Monsoor, The Heroic SEAL Who Is The Namesake Of The Navy’s Newest Ship

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 26 2019

How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola How One Veteran Found A Sense of Purpose At Motorola

/ Jan 25 2019

France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans France Bestows Its Highest Honor On 3 American WWII Veterans

/ Jan 25 2019

We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed We Salute The Wounded Warrior Who Helped Gen. Colin Powell After His Tire Blew On The Way To Walter Reed

By Haley Britzky

/ Jan 24 2019

Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’ Nathan Phillips In 2018 Video Falsely Claims ‘I’m A Vietnam Vet’

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 24 2019

How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment How Blizzard Supports Veteran Employment

/ Jan 21 2019

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2 Marvel’s Baddest Vet Absolutely Lives Up To His Title In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

/ Jan 18 2019

Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month Senate Honors Richard Overton, The 112-Year-Old World War II Veteran Who Died Last Month

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 18 2019

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R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington R. Lee Ermey, Marine Corps Drill Instructor Turned Iconic Actor, Will Be Buried At Arlington

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 17 2019

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Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas Transitioning Home: One Vet’s Journey From The Marine Corps To Cintas

/ Jan 17 2019

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He Built A T-Shirt Empire. Now He’s Building A Village For Homeless Vets He Built A T-Shirt Empire. Now He’s Building A Village For Homeless Vets

/ Jan 17 2019

Veterans: Women Are Already In Combat, So Stop Saying They Shouldn’t Be In Combat Units Veterans: Women Are Already In Combat, So Stop Saying They Shouldn’t Be In Combat Units

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 15 2019

CBO Suggests Hiking Tricare Fees And Slashing Veterans Benefits To Rein In The Deficit CBO Suggests Hiking Tricare Fees And Slashing Veterans Benefits To Rein In The Deficit

/ Jan 15 2019

Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers Your Leadership Skills Are What Matter Most To Hiring Managers

By Lizann Lightfoot

/ Jan 15 2019

Richard Overton, America’s Oldest Veteran, Was Finally Laid To Rest In Texas — With A Box Of Cigars And A Bottle Of Whiskey Richard Overton, America’s Oldest Veteran, Was Finally Laid To Rest In Texas — With A Box Of Cigars And A Bottle Of Whiskey

/ Jan 14 2019

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GoFundMe Is Refunding More Than $21 Million Raised By Air Force Veteran To Build The Border Wall GoFundMe Is Refunding More Than $21 Million Raised By Air Force Veteran To Build The Border Wall

By Jeff Schogol

/ Jan 11 2019

Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2 Marvel’s Baddest Vet Is Back In ‘The Punisher’ Season 2

/ Jan 10 2019

You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS You Definitely Shouldn’t Hire This American Who Reportedly Sent In A Resume To ISIS

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 9 2019

Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know Disabled Vets Can Now Fly Space-A. Here’s What You Need To Know

/ Jan 8 2019

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Marine Corps To LabCorp – One Veteran’s Transition Success Story Marine Corps To LabCorp – One Veteran’s Transition Success Story

/ Jan 8 2019

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Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock Meet The Army Helicopter Pilot Who Re-Supplied Thousands Of Hippies At Woodstock

/ Jan 7 2019

Kick Off The New Year By Attending Free Family-Themed Events For Veterans And Their Families Kick Off The New Year By Attending Free Family-Themed Events For Veterans And Their Families

/ Jan 7 2019

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Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both Jim Webb As Trump’s Defense Secretary Would Be A Nightmare For Both

/ Jan 7 2019

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3 Purple Heart Recipients Snapped A Badass Photo On Their First Day In Congress 3 Purple Heart Recipients Snapped A Badass Photo On Their First Day In Congress

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 5 2019

The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died The Hero WWII Paratrooper Who Once Tricked 15,000 Germans Into Surrendering Has Died

By Jared Keller

/ Jan 4 2019

We Salute These 5 Post-9/11 Service Members Who Are Basically Superhumans We Salute These 5 Post-9/11 Service Members Who Are Basically Superhumans

/ Jan 4 2019

How To Listen To A War Story How To Listen To A War Story

/ Jan 4 2019

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Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary Trump Reportedly Considering Vietnam War Hero Jim Webb For Defense Secretary

By Paul Szoldra

/ Jan 3 2019

It’s Time to Reconsider Trump And Foreign Policy: Maybe He’s On To Something It’s Time to Reconsider Trump And Foreign Policy: Maybe He’s On To Something

By John T. Kuehn

/ Jan 3 2019

Veterans Group That Fraudulently Collected $425K Ordered To Close, Distribute Funds To Other Organizations Veterans Group That Fraudulently Collected $425K Ordered To Close, Distribute Funds To Other Organizations

/ Dec 27 2018

‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life ‘I’m Worried Nobody Will Come’ — Daughter Of WWII Hero Asks Vets To Celebrate Her Late Father’s Life

/ Dec 27 2018

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

/ Dec 26 2018

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

/ Dec 22 2018

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Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing Get A Ticket To The Dance: A Sailor’s Desire For Higher Education Keeps Him Advancing

/ Dec 19 2018

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

/ Dec 18 2018

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

By Jared Keller

/ Dec 13 2018

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Finding Balance: How A Navy Reservist Serves His Country While Succeeding At Discover Financial Services Finding Balance: How A Navy Reservist Serves His Country While Succeeding At Discover Financial Services

/ Dec 13 2018

Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg On How His Men Tried To Prank Him As A New Lieutenant Medal Of Honor Recipient Florent Groberg On How His Men Tried To Prank Him As A New Lieutenant

/ Dec 13 2018

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

By Duane K.L. France

/ Dec 13 2018

3 Ways Morgan Stanley Shows Loyalty And Commitment To Its Veteran Employees 3 Ways Morgan Stanley Shows Loyalty And Commitment To Its Veteran Employees

/ Dec 12 2018

She Spent Decades Trying To Find The WWII Veteran Father She Never Met. Then She Tried A DNA Kit She Spent Decades Trying To Find The WWII Veteran Father She Never Met. Then She Tried A DNA Kit

/ Dec 11 2018

101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day 101-Year-Old WWII Veteran Credits His Longevity To Drinking Coors Light Every Day

/ Dec 8 2018

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

By Marco A. Bongioanni

/ Dec 7 2018