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A Russian nuclear accident has killed at least 7 people. What happened remains a state secret
Russia

A Russian nuclear accident has killed at least 7 people. What happened remains a state secret

"First and foremost, we offer our deepest condolences to those families who lost loved ones in this recent explosion,"  said Air Force Lt. Col. Carla Gleason, a Pentagon spokeswoman. "It is certainly a tragedy. Beyond that, I would refer you to Russia for information on this disaster."

West Point graduate gets waiver to play for the Eagles while serving as active-duty
Army

West Point graduate gets waiver to play for the Eagles while serving as active-duty

"He will provide a great benefit to the Army while playing in the NFL," a West Point spokesman said.

Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’
Army

Indiana Guardsman killed at Fort Hood was ‘proud father and husband’

Our thoughts are with this soldier's loved ones.

Indiana National Guard soldier killed in Fort Hood training accident
News

Indiana National Guard soldier killed in Fort Hood training accident

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida
Training

A pair of Blue Angels jets got a little too close for comfort during training in Florida

Two aircraft from the Navy's Blue Angels demonstration squadron touched mid-flight during a Wednesday practice at Naval Air Station Pensacola,

Investigation finds no evidence backing up sexual assault claims against nominee for vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff
Air Force

Investigation finds no evidence backing up sexual assault claims against nominee for vice chair of Joint Chiefs of Staff

Investigators did not find anyone who said Hyten acted unprofessionally toward Spletstoser, but several witnesses described Spletstoser as hostile and explosive

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership
Transition

Walgreens wants a few good veterans for future leadership

Walgreens recently announced a pledge to hire 5,000 veterans over the next five years

Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation
Army

Army’s housing chief fired amid ongoing investigation

Becker's ouster was not related to his command's housing mission, an Army spokeswoman said.

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever
Entertainment

40 years after its release, ‘Apocalypse Now’ is more relevant than ever

'Apocalypse Now' might be the first example of people in the military turning a movie meant to highlight the horrors of war into a motivational video about killing the enemy

More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg
Army

More than 80 homes found to be at-risk of carbon monoxide poisoning at Fort Bragg

ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts
Middle East

ISIS fighters are being forced to do arts and crafts

Art therapy is being used as part of de-radicalization efforts around the world, but there is no solid evidence that it works.

Andersen AFB intruder shot and killed after stabbing security forces member
News

Andersen AFB intruder shot and killed after stabbing security forces member

An intruder at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam was shot and killed by base security forces on Wednesday night after stabbing a Defense Department civilian security forces while attempting to escape arrest, base officials announced

Navy putting physical throttles on destroyers after touch-screen system contributed to deadly collision
Navy

Navy putting physical throttles on destroyers after touch-screen system contributed to deadly collision

"The first throttle installation is scheduled for summer of 2020, after the hardware and software changes have been developed and fully tested to ensure the new configuration is safe, effective, and has training in place."

Ranger vet and online entertainer Mat Best on his sincerely sarcastic memoir: ‘Thank You For My Service’
Veterans

Ranger vet and online entertainer Mat Best on his sincerely sarcastic memoir: ‘Thank You For My Service’

Task & Purpose took a few minutes to chat with Ranger veteran, entrepreneur and online entertainer Mat Best about his upcoming memoir "Thank You For My Service."

The Army is getting a new $130 million hypersonics playground in Texas
Army

The Army is getting a new $130 million hypersonics playground in Texas

The Army is two thirds of the way to completing the Texas university trifecta.

5 ways to save when building your dream gun
Guns

5 ways to save when building your dream gun

No liberty in Hong Kong for US Navy sailors as China tries to strangle democracy in its cradle
News

No liberty in Hong Kong for US Navy sailors as China tries to strangle democracy in its cradle

The term 'no liberty' means more than just cancelled shore leave in this case.

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday
Military Awards

The family of a Green Beret killed in the Niger attack will receive the Silver Star on Wednesday

He is one of two soldiers that were killed that day, and posthumously awarded the Silver Star.

Panel rules in favor of a Marine who broke the rules to send a warning before a deadly insider attack
Marine Corps

Panel rules in favor of a Marine who broke the rules to send a warning before a deadly insider attack

Marine Maj. Jason Brezler's 7-year legal ordeal might be nearing its end.

The Army’s next infantry assault buggy might be a classic ‘G.I. Joe’ battlewagon
Army

The Army’s next infantry assault buggy might be a classic ‘G.I. Joe’ battlewagon

The Army has been on the hunt for a lightweight battlewagon to ferry infantry squads around the battlefield since September 2018. Now, two defense contractors are teaming up on a G.I. Joe-inspired vehicle to get the job done