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This airman will become the first female senior enlisted leader for a military branch
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This airman will become the first female senior enlisted leader for a military branch

'Our airmen are counting on leaders like me to make a positive impact in their lives ... I owe them my best.'

The Air Force has averaged one aircraft mishap every week since the beginning of May
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The Air Force has averaged one aircraft mishap every week since the beginning of May

Since the beginning of May, the Air Force has experienced six significant aviation mishaps across its aircraft at an average rate of one mishap each week

US general says troop cut in Afghanistan hits 8,600, in line with Taliban deal
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US general says troop cut in Afghanistan hits 8,600, in line with Taliban deal

"We agreed to go to the mid-8,000 range within 135 days ... We're at that number now."

3 Black service members who helped shape US history
Military Life

3 Black service members who helped shape US history

From the American Revolution and beyond, Black service members have had an irreplaceable role in the trajectory and success of the United States military

‘Every single one of us will miss him’ — Army command sergeant major dies in Virginia
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‘Every single one of us will miss him’ — Army command sergeant major dies in Virginia

"He was a strong teammate, a powerful motivator for all of us, and above all else, a great friend."

Special operations Marine killed during airborne training ‘lived the ethos that defines our Marine Raider culture’
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Special operations Marine killed during airborne training ‘lived the ethos that defines our Marine Raider culture’

'Wolf was exactly what we look for when training students to become Marine Raiders.'

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests
Culture

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

We here at Task & Purpose want you to send in screenshots or photos of the most outrageous leave forms you've submitted.

Marine dies after being seriously injured in Camp Lejeune stabbing-shooting incident
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Marine dies after being seriously injured in Camp Lejeune stabbing-shooting incident

Lance Cpl. William J. Luce died after being stabbed several times on June 13 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Another man died of an apparent gunshot wound

Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties
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Russian aircraft seen flying in Libya, raising fears of possible civilian casualties

'These Russian aircraft are being used to support private military companies (PMCs) sponsored by the Russian government.'

USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea
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USS Theodore Roosevelt aviators eject safely at sea

Both of the aviators are in good condition, according to the aircraft carrier medical team

Marines recreate ‘living eagle, globe, & anchor’ photo — this time with hilariously tired and pissed off recruits
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Marines recreate ‘living eagle, globe, & anchor’ photo — this time with hilariously tired and pissed off recruits

More than a century after thousands of Marine Corps recruits, drill instructors, and officers formed up to create a "living Eagle, Globe and Anchor," at Parris Island, South Carolina, another generation has done the same.

Army investigating claims that missing Fort Hood soldier was sexually harassed before her disappearance
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Army investigating claims that missing Fort Hood soldier was sexually harassed before her disappearance

Pfc. Vanessa Guillen's family said she was being sexually harassed by a "superior officer"

Special operations Marine dies during airborne training at Fort Benning
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Special operations Marine dies during airborne training at Fort Benning

'Our sincere thoughts are with the family during this difficult time.'

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’
Tech & Tactics

The Pentagon is worried that adversaries will pop off a nuke in space to destroy its satellites, just like in ‘GoldenEye’

'That is a threat that we have to potentially be prepared for: a nuclear detonation in space.'

High speed, long drags: Meet the Marine Raiders who founded their own cannabis company
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High speed, long drags: Meet the Marine Raiders who founded their own cannabis company

A group of Marine special operations veterans founded a Helmand Valley Growers Company with the goal of bringing medical cannabis to veterans who need it.

US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year
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US fighter jets intercept 2 Russian bomber formations in eighth Alaskan incursion this year

The intercept marks the second time in as many weeks that Air Force F-22 Raptor fighter jets intercepted Russian bomber formations near Alaska and the eighth time this year that Russian military aircraft have penetrated the ADIZ

The Army wants to bring in 10,000 new soldiers during a three-day recruiting spree
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The Army wants to bring in 10,000 new soldiers during a three-day recruiting spree

"We're excited to bring young men and women into our force so they can learn, listen, and actually become part of the greatest Army on the face of the Earth."

Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19
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Military catfishing has increased since COVID-19

The COVID-19 crisis has made life more difficult for everyone, as millions of Americans have been stuck at home all day for months with no clear end in sight. On top of everything else going on, there is another threat that has become more popular during the global lockdown: catfishing. That’s right, scammers are using the lack of in-person access to their advantage in the hopes of financially exploiting trusting people. If you aren’t careful, you could become their latest victim.

The Marines are coming to kick your ass in ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’
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The Marines are coming to kick your ass in ‘Call of Duty: Warzone’

Get ready to kick ass with (or have your ass kicked by) a U.S. Marine in Call of Duty: Warzone

US civil-military relations: a flawed deal in desperate need of repair
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US civil-military relations: a flawed deal in desperate need of repair

Civil-military relations in the United States are in a serious state of disrepair, driven in profound measure by presidential politicization of the military and the military’s attendant willingness to let itself be politicized