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The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War
Europe

The US is plotting one of its largest European military exercises since the Cold War

The exercise includes a total of 37,000 troops — including 20,000 US and service members from 18 other countries

Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey
Middle East

Trump announces the US is leaving its Kurdish allies in Syria at the mercy of Turkey

For the second time in 10 months, President Donald Trump has acquiesced to Turkish demands to move U.S. forces out of the way of a planned offensive against the Kurdish fighters who have fought and died alongside U.S. troops to destroy ISIS's former caliphate in Syria

We’re still fighting in Afghanistan and no one cares
Afghanistan

We’re still fighting in Afghanistan and no one cares

Today, Oct. 7, marks the anniversary of combat operations in Afghanistan, which is now our longest war to date, and other than a select few who bear the brunt of this burden, most people won't think twice about this somber and embarrassing anniversary. Nothing could be more insulting to the troops currently serving

Senior US diplomat privately warns that Iraqi prime minister’s resignation ‘appears inevitable’ amid deadly protests
News

Senior US diplomat privately warns that Iraqi prime minister’s resignation ‘appears inevitable’ amid deadly protests

In the wake of escalating violence in Iraq, the resignation of the country's prime minister may be imminent, Task & Purpose has learned.

A second whistleblower has come forward with ‘first-hand knowledge’ of allegations made in the original complaint
Ukraine

A second whistleblower has come forward with ‘first-hand knowledge’ of allegations made in the original complaint

One of the primary ways Trump has called into question the original whistleblower's credibility was by saying they had second-hand information.

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’
Mandatory Fun

Defense Secretary Mark Esper doesn’t listen to music during PT because he finds it ‘distracting’

"I like to be inside my head thinking about work."

Mark Esper
News

The US military has been hitting the Taliban harder since peace talks fell through, Esper says

At the direction of President Donald Trump, the U.S. military has ramped up the number of air and ground attacks against the Taliban, Defense Secretary Mark Esper said on Friday

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before
Entertainment

Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how ‘1917’ shows World War I combat like never before

The upcoming drama intends to drop viewers right directly the trenches of World War I

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun
Army

You can now buy the ammo specially made for the Army’s new handgun

Legendary gunmaker Winchester is offering up the specialized ammo designed for the Army's new handgun for consumer purchase, the company announced on Monday

The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack
Africa

The US is offering a ton of cash for help hunting down those responsible for the 2017 Niger attack

The announcement comes exactly two years after four Special Forces soldiers were killed in the ambush.

The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level
Marine Corps

The Netherlands Marine Corps just took the ‘Tetris Challenge’ to a whole new level

If you love the recent deluge of 'Tetris Challenge' photos showing service members and first responders lying alongside their neatly-organized gear, then you're going to go buck wild for this intimidating shot from the Netherlands Marine Corps

The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts
Marine Corps

The Corps now wants Marines to be an NCO before getting brown or black martial arts belts

The Marine Corps has decided that its personnel just can't handle the power that comes with being a brown or black belt warrior unless they are at least a non-commissioned officer.

The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine
Marine Corps

The student who disarmed a gunman during a Colorado high school shooting is now a US Marine

One of the high school students who helped take down and disarm a gunman during a school shooting earlier this year graduated from Marine Corps Recruit Training on Sept. 20.

The Fort Bliss soldier who saved children during the El Paso shooting was just arrested for desertion
Army

The Fort Bliss soldier who saved children during the El Paso shooting was just arrested for desertion

The Army specialist who was hailed as a hero for saving a group of children during the August mass shooting at an El Paso mall complex has been arrested for allegedly deserting his post

pentagon
Ukraine

Pentagon ordered to hand over documents related to delayed military aid to Ukraine

"My understanding is that this is a fairly standard practice."

We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash
Air Force

We salute the Air National Guard chief master sergeant who pulled passengers from a fiery B-17 crash

"He is very familiar with the back of an aircraft," Army Maj. Gen. Francis J. Evon, adjutant general of the Connecticut National Guard, said in a statement on Thursday. "[It was] very lucky that he had gloves on. Our understanding is he popped the hatch and was able to extract some individuals"

Whistleblower accuses largest US military shipbuilder of putting ‘American lives at risk’ by falsifying tests on submarine stealth coating
Navy

Whistleblower accuses largest US military shipbuilder of putting ‘American lives at risk’ by falsifying tests on submarine stealth coating

America's largest military shipbuilding company has been accused of falsifying tests and certifications on stealth coatings of its submarines "that put American lives at risk," according to a complaint filed in federal court last month.

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost
Army

10 years ago, a handful of American soldiers held the line as hundreds of Taliban insurgents attacked a tiny US outpost

It was one of the bloodiest battles of the war and resulted in two Medal of Honor recipients.

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer
Air Force

Change from the inside: How this Air Force vet is paving the way for veteran employees at Bayer

Rusty Thomas knows the value of veteran employees. A vet himself, he recognizes the specific benefits that military experience lends to the civilian workforce. Today, through his work at Bayer, Rusty is using that knowledge to serve veteran and military employees and to educate the civilian workforce on the myriad benefits that these employees bring to the table.

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago
History

This video captures the ‘catastrophic impact’ that kicked off the fierce ‘Black Hawk Down’ mission 29 years ago

On Oct. 3, 1993, a contingent of U.S. special operations forces launched what was supposed to be a relatively simple mission. It ended up being a total disaster.