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Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers

We actually will promise you a rose garden. Our writers and editors are a joy to work with.

Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base
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Cold, isolated and stretched thin – Why so many airmen hate Minot Air Force Base

"Somebody doesn’t give a shit about the nuclear mission or the people, and I guarantee you it’s not the mission."

The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster
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The Army used an airman and her working dog in a recruiting poster

That's certainly a way to do it.

Air Force Gen. Mike Minihan mental health 'no stigma' Twitter
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Air Force general openly shares his mental health appointment: ‘Warrior heart. No stigma’

Seeking care is a sign of strength, not weakness.

‘No war pls’ — Gen Z is spamming Putin’s Instagram asking him not to start World War III
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‘No war pls’ — Gen Z is spamming Putin’s Instagram asking him not to start World War III

"I know you're in a silly goofy mood but please don't start ww3."

Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits
Military Life

Florida man gets prison time after posing as his twin brother to get VA benefits

Talk about a blue falcon.

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How Air Force police get giant moose out of traffic in Alaska

"I would certainly not be first in line to stop one of those bio-tanks."

Army MP Fort Bragg charged drug dealing
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Fort Bragg MP charged with dereliction of duty for allegedly moonlighting as a drug dealer

The soldier was allegedly using and selling drugs in between his law enforcement duties.

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Navy confirms video and photo of F-35 that crashed in South China Sea are real

The crash occurred aboard the USS Carl Vinson on Monday

Army touts TikTok-ing first sergeant as ‘future of Army leadership’
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Army touts TikTok-ing first sergeant as ‘future of Army leadership’

The military has started "a little more experimentation on the positive side of social media."

World War I tank
Tech & Tactics

The 100-year-old blueprint for the world’s first tank is up for sale

The daddy of all tanks.

barrett MRAD sniper rifle
Tech & Tactics

Hands-on with the Barrett MRAD, the US military’s favorite new sniper rifle

Behold the glory of the MRAD.

The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year
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The Army is finally getting its futuristic heads-up display into more soldiers’ hands this year

“It blows my mind that we’re in a day and age where the system even exists."

military computers air for force IT broken computers
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Viral letter begging the military to ‘fix our computers’ reaches Pentagon leaders

10 millionth shitpost about broken computers finally breaks through

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The Army’s new infantry assault buggy is a useless garbage pile

This thing is absolute dog shit.

F-35
Tech & Tactics

The world’s most advanced fighter jet is already having a very rough year

It's only January...

Gen. Lloyd J. Austin III visits soldiers for the holiday
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We finally know the backstory of how Defense Secretary Austin got the Silver Star

During the invasion of Iraq, then-Brig. Gen. Lloyd Austin led from the front, often under fire.

Understanding Your Credit Card Terms Can Save You Hundreds

Understanding Your Credit Card Terms Can Save You Hundreds

Successfully managing debt is just part of being an adult. Luckily 2022 is a new year and there is always a path out of debt.

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‘We’re always ready’ — Meet the soldiers of America’s go-to rapid response force

“It literally just takes a phone call.” 

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Faster, cheaper, greener — How the Air Force wants to cut fossil fuels out of its jets

“What if you could access fuel from anywhere on the planet, at any time, no tanker required?”