Read the latest articles from Task & Purpose (Page 161)

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets
News

The Air Force is very sorry about killing your pets

Fewer pet casualties is the goal.

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle
Culture

How World War II gave the world the ‘American Chopper’ motorcycle

“The military culture in our society — it permeates more than you think.”

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices
News

The Navy may serve vegan rations at remote bases because of high meat prices

I’ll take a Beyond Burger, thank you.

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted
News

The Royal Air Force is diverting flights because a runway literally melted

It did not impact operations, the Royal Air Force said in a statement.

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage
News

Ukrainian partisans target Russian sympathizers as the war enters a bloody new stage

“Our people are doing everything to make sure the land burns under the feet of the occupiers."

b-2 spirit bomber
News

More people have gone into space than have piloted the Air Force’s B-2 stealth bomber

Since 1989, only 550 pilots have flown the B-2 Spirit, the $2 billion Air Force stealth bomber whose flying wing looks like a spaceship.

Marine reservists deserve more respect
Opinion

Marine reservists deserve more respect

Active duty Marines need to realize we're all one family.

Another midshipman at the Naval Academy has died
News

Another midshipman at the Naval Academy has died

It’s the second death of an academy student this summer.

a man in uniform sits in a long hallway, head in his hands
Military Life

There’s a new, shorter suicide prevention hotline number to help veterans

Starting this weekend the Veterans Crisis Line is “988.”

Here is the US Navy and its allies completely annihilating a decommissioned frigate as a message to China
News

Here is the US Navy and its allies completely annihilating a decommissioned frigate as a message to China

RIMPAC wants you to know they can sink your battleship

Why is the military hosting a basketball game on an aircraft carrier?
Culture

Why is the military hosting a basketball game on an aircraft carrier?

No, seriously. Why?

Navy Ship USS Bonhomme Richard Burns At Naval Base In San Diego
News

More than two dozen sailors punished for their actions during the USS Bonhomme Richard fire

Several commanders, including a vice admiral, were disciplined for failing to properly prepare the crew for such a fire, which destroyed the ship.

Anthony Brown
News

Army colonel turned-Congressman wants the military to go easier on troops who smoke pot

A first step in reforming the military’s justice system.

thomas fennell
News

Air Force chief master sergeant accused of DUI, leaving the scene of an accident

Command Chief Master Sgt. Thomas ’T.J.’ Fennell reportedly registered a .282 blood alcohol reading on a preliminary breath test.

Marine boot camp
Culture

Which Marine Corps boot camp is tougher? This Marine experienced both

Semper Fi.

Art of war: How a few good illustrators capture the heroism of today’s Marines
Culture

Art of war: How a few good illustrators capture the heroism of today’s Marines

Put those crayons to good use.

Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job
News

Air Force relieves medical squadron commander after barely a year on the job

The lieutenant colonel was relieved “due to a loss of trust and confidence in his ability to lead.”

‘The Army screwed up’ — National Guardsmen went weeks without pay because of a system glitch
News

‘The Army screwed up’ — National Guardsmen went weeks without pay because of a system glitch

“There’s just no other way to say it: It’s the Army’s fault.”

Soldiers in Germany found out the hard way that driving a scooter drunk can get you a DUI
News

Soldiers in Germany found out the hard way that driving a scooter drunk can get you a DUI

Friends don’t let friends scooter drunk.

The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII
History

The wild story of how an American POW ended up fighting alongside the Soviets in WWII

Captured and tortured by the Germans, this American paratrooper escaped his POW camp and fought alongside the Soviets as they marched to Berlin.