Read the latest articles from Task & Purpose (Page 420)

Some members of Congress are finally realizing that authorizing wars without end is really bad
United States

Some members of Congress are finally realizing that authorizing wars without end is really bad

"If Congress believes that we should go to war with Iran then Congress had better have the courage to stand up here and demand a vote on whether or not to authorize it. The idea that we would send young American men and women – who swore that oath to the Constitution – into a war that is itself unconstitutional is unacceptable."

A top NATO general met with his Russian counterpart. The photo couldn’t be more awkward
Europe

A top NATO general met with his Russian counterpart. The photo couldn’t be more awkward

NATO and Russia seem to be at that stage of a doomed marriage where a couple is still talking but only in short statements that are solely about the kids.

Marine investigated for tweeting that people opposed to tanks at Trump’s July 4th event should kill themselves
Marine Corps

Marine investigated for tweeting that people opposed to tanks at Trump’s July 4th event should kill themselves

The Military Sexual Trauma Movement, a non-for-profit group, reported Ennett's social media comments to his chain of command on July 6. The group allows service members to report sexist and other disparaging behavior by troops online without fear of retaliation, said Janelle Marina, the group's founder.

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK
Opinion

‘I almost joined the military, but…’ is a weird flex and it’s not OK

Perhaps people feel compelled to come up with these excuses because this country idolizes military service so much.

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video
Veterans

Watch John Chapman’s incredible heroics in the first Medal of Honor action ever recorded on video

Chapman, an Air Force combat controller, was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor in August 2018 for his bravery during the 2002 Battle of Takur Ghar in Afghanistan, in which he charged enemy bunkers and exposed himself to blistering fire while trying to rescue a fallen comrade.

Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun
Army

Army generals are getting their very own variant of the service’s new handgun

After years in the works, the Army has finally deemed its new Modular Handgun System is officially ready for action — and that includes a few hundred just for general officers

Marine pilots eligible for up to $280,000 to keep flying with the Corps
Military Life

Marine pilots eligible for up to $280,000 to keep flying with the Corps

"The aviation populations targeted are Captains (O-3s) and Majors (O-4s) within the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, F/A-18 Hornet, AV-8 Harrier, MV-22 Osprey, C-130 Hercules, UH-1 Huey, AH-1 Cobra, and CH-53 Stallion communities."

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good
Army

Army to put field manuals in audiobook form for soldiers who don’t read good

Finally, you can listen to field manuals while you're driving, or working out.

The Pentagon’s path to getting Mark Esper confirmed as defense secretary is a Kafkaesque nightmare
News

The Pentagon’s path to getting Mark Esper confirmed as defense secretary is a Kafkaesque nightmare

Mark Esper will revert back to Army Secretary. Then Navy Secretary Richard Spencer will serve as acting defense secretary until Esper is confirmed.

Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe
News

Army private outraged at 4th of July bar tab accused of stealing the bar’s safe

Freedom isn't free — you'll have to settle your bar tab eventually.

2 Marines arrested for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants from Mexico
Marine Corps

2 Marines arrested for allegedly smuggling undocumented immigrants from Mexico

Two Marine infantrymen were pulled over and arrested by U.S. Border Patrol on July 3.

Warfighting with the backup squad: 20 of the Pentagon’s top officials are in temp or acting roles
United States

Warfighting with the backup squad: 20 of the Pentagon’s top officials are in temp or acting roles

When the A-Team is gone, you call in the B-Team.

You’re probably having a better day than these soldiers tasked with filling water jugs with individual water bottles
Mandatory Fun

You’re probably having a better day than these soldiers tasked with filling water jugs with individual water bottles

Brutal.

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army
Army

VR goggles and an Amazon-like recruiting website: Inside the next generation rebrand of the US Army

"There's a variety of options and things that can be done because there's really not much that isn't asked of us."

Adm. Bill Moran will not lead the Navy after acknowledging he kept in contact with ‘Bad Santa’
Navy

Adm. Bill Moran will not lead the Navy after acknowledging he kept in contact with ‘Bad Santa’

Adm. Bill Moran acknowledged he maintained a "professional relationship" with a former officer who was "held accountable over allegations of inappropriate behavior."

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet
Air Force

Remains found in Rocky Mountain Park positively identified as missing Air Force Academy Prep School cadet

"Micah was a tremendous young man with a bright future and we all feel his loss.”

Earthquakes knock out Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Non-essential personnel evacuate
Navy

Earthquakes knock out Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake. Non-essential personnel evacuate

Base personnel who are evacuating can receive more information by calling a Family Information Call Center at 1-844-523-2025.

Trial for Navy SEAL who was Eddie Gallagher’s commanding officer set to begin in September
Navy

Trial for Navy SEAL who was Eddie Gallagher’s commanding officer set to begin in September

"If the witnesses testify the same as they did in Gallagher, the evidence doesn't support any convictions for Lt. Portier."

Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service
Entertainment

Rep. Steve King was tricked into thanking Marine Col Jessup from ‘A Few Good Men’ for his service

Rep. Steve King definitely cannot handle the truth.

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims
Veterans

‘Formation: A Woman’s Memoir of Stepping Out of Line’ shows the military’s blatant disregard for rape victims

"I would have been damned had I been a slut, but I was just as damned for not having been one."