We ran the military chain of command through FaceApp and the results were hilarious

What would happen to your military chain of command board if everyone from the President to the Defense Secretary got the same treatment? Well, you're in luck my friend, because we decided to find out.

You have probably seen plenty of friends posting pictures of themselves as elderly folks on Facebook, courtesy of the viral app called FaceApp. Perhaps you’ve even given it a try yourself.

But what would happen to your military chain of command board if everyone from the President to the Defense Secretary got the same treatment? Well, you’re in luck my friend, because we decided to find out.

Below, you can check out the FaceApp versions of the brass — current, old, and young styles — by scrolling down and then clicking right and left between photos. You’re welcome.

Paul Szoldra was the Editor in Chief of Task & Purpose from October 2018 until August 2022. Since joining T&P, he has led a talented team of writers, editors, and creators who produce military journalism reaching millions of readers each month. He also founded and edits Duffel Blog, an influential satirical newsletter for the military.