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6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service 6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Jul 19, 2021

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Abdul Rahman Gaitan, 821st Contingency Response Squadron aerial porter, is among the first to be granted a religious accommodation for a shaving waiver based on his Muslim faith after the Air Force released new guidance in 2016 to accommodate individuals with religious requests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Liliana Moreno)

News

Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers

By David Roza

Updated on Jul 17, 2021

News

Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’ Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jul 16, 2021

Military Life

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

News

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system ‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 15, 2021

History

8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found 8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found

By Marty Skovlund Jr.

Updated on Jul 14, 2021

Military Life

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms. Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

Translating your military service into a career Translating your military service into a career

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

News

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

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

By Brian Wagner

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’ Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’

By Chris Jones

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’ 5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’

By Paul D. Mooney

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

Keeping our covenant with America’s veterans Keeping our covenant with America’s veterans

By Barack Obama

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

News

He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

Military Life

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jul 13, 2021

News

This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper

By Brian Adam Jones

Updated on Jul 12, 2021

News

For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle

By James Clark

Updated on Jul 8, 2021

Military Life

Staying connected after service Staying connected after service

Updated on Jul 6, 2021

Military Life

7 things you need to do before leaving the military 7 things you need to do before leaving the military

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jul 6, 2021

Military Life

How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah

By Video Team

Updated on Jul 5, 2021

News

Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jul 2, 2021

News

What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 29, 2021

Military Life

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 28, 2021

History

AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 25, 2021

News

VA accused of wading into ‘culture wars’ with gender-confirmation surgery for trans vets VA accused of wading into ‘culture wars’ with gender-confirmation surgery for trans vets

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 24, 2021

News

WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

Tech & Tactics

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 23, 2021

News

Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

Military Life

Your mental health resource guide Your mental health resource guide

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

News

Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 21, 2021

Military Life

For veterans, service never stops For veterans, service never stops

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 20, 2021

Military Life

8 life lessons I learned from my military dad 8 life lessons I learned from my military dad

By Sarah Sicard

Updated on Jun 20, 2021

News

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

Military Life

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 18, 2021

News

A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

News

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

News

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

News

‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine ‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

News

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

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 17, 2021

Military Life

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows

By Jeff Schogol

Updated on Jun 16, 2021

Military Life

Healing the hidden wounds of war Healing the hidden wounds of war

By Chris Stevens

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

News

A former airman is headed to prison for stealing a missile warning system A former airman is headed to prison for stealing a missile warning system

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 15, 2021

Military Life

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Military Life

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement 4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

News

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Military Life

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

By Justin Burgess

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

News

The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 14, 2021

Military Life

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

News

A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever

By Paul Szoldra

Updated on Jun 10, 2021

Military Life

Loss, Patriotism, Resistance: Veterans’ Tattoos Speak Loudly About Their Service Loss, Patriotism, Resistance: Veterans’ Tattoos Speak Loudly About Their Service

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

News

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 9, 2021

Military Life

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech 2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 8, 2021

Culture

That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’ That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

News

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

By David Roza

Updated on Jun 4, 2021

News

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement

By Lauren Katzenberg

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Military Life

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor ‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

News

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Military Life

Helping veterans and their families find support and community Helping veterans and their families find support and community

By Task & Purpose

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Jimi Hendrix performs at Golden Bear raceway in Sacramento, California on April 26, 1970.

News

Remember when Jimi Hendrix got an official reprimand in the Army for masturbating? Remember when Jimi Hendrix got an official reprimand in the Army for masturbating?

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

News

Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED] Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]

By James Clark

Updated on Jun 3, 2021

Military Life

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

By Meredith Mathis

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

News

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president

By Haley Britzky

Updated on Jun 2, 2021

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6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service 6 surprising medical conditions that will disqualify you from military service

Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers Airmen and vets divided over new study showing Air Force anti-beard policy damages careers

Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’ Former Navy SEAL says he did not throw a bomb at protesters but Portland police say he has ‘not been cleared’

Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension Margaret Corbin: The first woman to receive a military pension

‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system ‘Failure of leadership’ — What one Marine’s discharge reveals about the military justice system

8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found 8 years after my last deployment, I returned to Afghanistan — here’s what I found

Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms. Make the Call – stories of community, connection and a pledge to reach out to your brothers and sisters in arms.

How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental How Kirstie Ennis overcame her wounds – both physical and mental

Translating your military service into a career Translating your military service into a career

Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves Native American Korean War hero who gave his life for his men gets the graphic novel he deserves

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Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’ Meet The VA’s Secret Weapon In New York: The Veterans Of ‘Post 23’

5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’ 5 Funny Things Veterans Can Say When Asked ‘Did You Ever Kill Anyone?’

Keeping our covenant with America’s veterans Keeping our covenant with America’s veterans

He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens He was nearly killed by a Taliban RPG. Now he’s safe in the United States, and one of its newest citizens

Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside Evicted Days Before Christmas, This Iraqi Translator Was Saved By Those He Served Alongside

Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor Trailblazing WWII battalion of Black women could soon receive congressional honor

This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper This Is What Happens When You Try To Rob A Former US Army Paratrooper

For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle For Those Who Fought In Marjah, It Was More Than Just A Battle

Staying connected after service Staying connected after service

7 things you need to do before leaving the military 7 things you need to do before leaving the military

How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah How Medal of Honor hero David Bellavia wiped out an entire enemy squad in Fallujah

Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah Best of the Best: David Bellavia and the Battle of Fallujah

What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts What we know about the Air Force veteran killed in an alleged hate crime in Massachusetts

How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits How to get the most out of your veteran education benefits

AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle AC-130 gunship crew awarded Distinguished Flying Cross for saving 88 lives during Afghanistan battle

VA accused of wading into ‘culture wars’ with gender-confirmation surgery for trans vets VA accused of wading into ‘culture wars’ with gender-confirmation surgery for trans vets

WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps WWII Marine Medal of Honor recipient welcomes great-grandson to the Corps

United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach United CEO complains that the US military isn’t training enough pilots for airlines to poach

Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia Here’s what we know about the Marine Corps veteran who was murdered in Russia

Your mental health resource guide Your mental health resource guide

Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later Airman identified as a white supremacist is still in the Air Force 2 months later

For veterans, service never stops For veterans, service never stops

8 life lessons I learned from my military dad 8 life lessons I learned from my military dad

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has a baller home worth nearly $3 million

When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming When Their Service Ends, Veterans Are Finding A New Community in Gaming

A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice A new bill in Congress could finally allow troops to sue the military in cases of medical malpractice

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s cancer diagnosis for 2 years. The VA found it within days

The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it The Army allegedly missed this soldier’s stomach cancer for 4 years. His widow wants someone to answer for it

‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine ‘My trust is completely broken’ — Victims of military medical malpractice testify before Congress on the Feres Doctrine

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

The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows The myth of the ‘dangerous veteran’ with PTSD isn’t going away, new survey shows

Healing the hidden wounds of war Healing the hidden wounds of war

A former airman is headed to prison for stealing a missile warning system A former airman is headed to prison for stealing a missile warning system

The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability The transition you never asked for: Finding meaning after losing your military career to disability

4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement 4 things to know before entering the civilian workforce after disability retirement

Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep Don’t throw out all your military lessons after you get out. Here are a few habits you should probably keep

A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest A career in government contracting and acquisition lets you keep the best parts of military life and ditch the rest

The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery The story behind a viral video of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin surprising a group laying wreaths at Arlington Cemetery

How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required How to be the next Indiana Jones after the military, no E-Tool or whip required

A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever A San Diego man bilked $30 million out of the VA using ‘fake students’ in one of the largest GI Bill fraud cases ever

Loss, Patriotism, Resistance: Veterans’ Tattoos Speak Loudly About Their Service Loss, Patriotism, Resistance: Veterans’ Tattoos Speak Loudly About Their Service

Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years Air Force’s last serving prisoner of war, shot down in Desert Storm, retires after 33 years

2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech 2 officials have resigned after veteran’s mic was cut during Memorial Day speech

That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’ That one scene at the grocery store was the best part of ‘The Hurt Locker’

This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit This WWII Navy pilot survived a 1,200-foot fall into the Pacific. Then he got back in the cockpit

How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement How an Army veteran designed the iconic symbol of the gay rights movement

‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor ‘This country is worthy of any sacrifice’ — David Bellavia receives the Medal of Honor

This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut This Army vet tried to discuss the Black history of Memorial Day. Then his mic was cut

Helping veterans and their families find support and community Helping veterans and their families find support and community

Remember when Jimi Hendrix got an official reprimand in the Army for masturbating? Remember when Jimi Hendrix got an official reprimand in the Army for masturbating?

Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED] Dan Crenshaw wants people to blow the whistle on ‘woke ideology’ in the military and he’s getting roasted for it [UPDATED]

Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers Veterans suffer hearing loss at a higher rate than their peers

Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president Army officer running for Congress under investigation after questioning whether ‘sleepy guy’ Biden is president

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