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Afghan evacuation
Marine Corps

Investigation reveals how Marines were put in a hellish situation at Abbey Gate

'Based on our investigation, at the tactical level, this was not preventable.'

Mattis starship troopers Marine Corps training
Marine Corps

How ‘Starship Troopers’ convinced Jim Mattis to make Marine infantry training more realistic

"Everybody drops and everybody fights."

joe biden
Europe

White House on Ukraine and Syria: If you don’t trust us, then f–k you

Well, okay then.

What are the dumbest rules in the military?
Humor

What are the dumbest rules in the military?

Dumb rules and regulations are one of the most enduring traditions in the military.

ivas army heads up display
Army

We finally have photos showing what the Army’s high-tech goggles can do

Straight outta science fiction.

ISIS raid
Middle East

ISIS leader killed during US special operations raid in Syria

'Last night's operation took a major terrorist leader off the battlefield'

eugene bullard
Fighter Aircraft

Boxer, grunt, flyboy: the wild life of the first Black American combat pilot

You know you've made it when Ernest Hemingway models a character after you.

‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry
Training

‘Situational awareness…is your best defense’ — Benghazi contractor Kris Paronto explains his everyday carry

"Always smile and be happy and be blessed that we’re in the greatest country in the world."

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up
Humor

The ‘Washington Commanders’ is a perfect name for a football team with a history of screwing up

Make sure that Wide Receiver doesn't get lost trying to find his route.

Marines san diego zoo
Marine Corps

4 Marines arrested for allegedly acting like jackasses at the San Diego Zoo

At the San Diego Zoo, the most obnoxious animals are the Marines.

us troops deploy europe in response to russia ukraine crisis
Russia

These are the US troops rapidly deploying to Europe to counter Russia

"They're going to ensure the robust defense of our NATO allies."

military-suicide-awareness
Mental Health

‘A debt I can never repay’ — How Reddit is filling gaps in the military’s failing mental health care system

"Some of you gave me your number and demanded that I text or call you. Your support and care helped push me through that dark time. I’m alive."

Sarah Cavanaugh
Marine Corps

Veterans donated to a woman who said she was a Marine combat veteran dying of cancer. It was a lie

She claimed she only had a year or two to live.

lieutenant dan forrest gump
Entertainment

Gary Sinise’s photos from the set of ‘Forrest Gump’ are proof that Lt Dan is a national treasure

Lieutenant Dan, photos!

Army fleece jacket regulations
Army

The bitter debate over the Army’s fleece jacket is finally settled

I don't want to hear one more word about it.

Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers
News

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
Air Force

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
Army

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
Air Force

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
Russia

‘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."