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Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know
Military Life

Military retirees and disabled veterans are getting a pay bump in 2020. Here’s what you should know

Military retirees, those who receive disability or other benefits from the Department of Veterans Affairs, federal retirees and social security recipients will see a 1.6% increase in their monthly checks for 2020

No, the US Naval Academy isn’t offering ‘satanic services’ — but not for the reason you think
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No, the US Naval Academy isn’t offering ‘satanic services’ — but not for the reason you think

The U.S. Naval Academy has a message for the burgeoning satanists in its ranks: you can study satan, but you sure as hell can't hail him

How we found out America’s largest military shipbuilder was accused of falsifying tests on nuclear submarines
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How we found out America’s largest military shipbuilder was accused of falsifying tests on nuclear submarines

How We Found Out explores recent reporting from Task & Purpose, answering questions about how we sourced our stories, what challenges we faced, and offers a behind-the-scenes look at how we cover issues impacting the military and veterans community.

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’
Military Life

Best Buy encourages veterans to ‘Be human, Make it real, and Think about tomorrow’

Best Buy's corporate culture is a great environment for people of diverse backgrounds, including military veterans

Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho
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Air Force PJ dies during mountain rescue training in Idaho

Though the incident is still under investigation, the Air Force said Tech Sgt. Peter Kraines, 33, died from injuries he sustained while performing mountain rescue techniques in Boise, Idaho

The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one
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The Navy’s new $7.8 billion stealth destroyer is now delayed for a sixth year, surprising no one

The USS Zumwalt (DDG-1000) will "the largest and most technologically advanced surface combatant in the world," according to the Navy — if it ever ends up seeing action

Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria
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Dozens reported killed and tens of thousands flee as Turkey pushes into Syria

Turkey pounded Kurdish militia in northeast Syria for a second day on Thursday, forcing tens of thousands of people to flee and killing dozens, in a cross-border assault on U.S. allies that has turned the Washington establishment against President Donald Trump

The Marine Corps is eyeing this lightweight polymer ammo for its ‘Ma Deuce’ .50 cal machine guns
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The Marine Corps is eyeing this lightweight polymer ammo for its ‘Ma Deuce’ .50 cal machine guns

The Marine Corps is currently negotiating an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract with Mississippi-based defense contractor MAC LLC to evaluate and test the company's lightweight MK 323 Mod 0 polymer ammo, Marine Corps Systems Command spokesman Manny Pacheco told Task & Purpose

US troops have taken 2 ISIS prisoners from the scumbag posse known as ‘The Beatles’ into custody
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US troops have taken 2 ISIS prisoners from the scumbag posse known as ‘The Beatles’ into custody

On Thursday, President Donald Trump confirmed reports by the Washington Post, CNN, and other media outlets that the United States had moved Dipshit 1 and Dipshit 2 out of Syria in case the Kurds lost control of the tens of thousands of ISIS prisoners currently rotting away in prisons across the country

Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan
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Green Beret to receive the Medal of Honor for saving 4 wounded soldiers in Afghanistan

Green Beret Master Sergeant Matthew O. Williams braved enemy fire to save the lives of four critically wounded soldiers and prevent the lead element of his assault force from being overrun by the enemy

‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car
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‘He’s the definition of a hero’ — Army captain receives Soldier’s Medal for saving man from burning car

Army Capt. Travis Johnson was awarded the Soldier's Medal — the Army's highest award for heroism outside of combat — during a ceremony at Fort Bragg's Hall of Heroes for his actions that February night

‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services
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‘We work for Earth’ — How one Marine veteran continues serving his country at Republic Services

To Pedro Garcia, service is important. He was proudly committed to the Marine Corps for 14 years. These years were meaningful to him and it was challenging to leave the military behind. Luckily for Garcia, he discovered a career in the waste industry that not only shared many similarities with his military career but allowed him to continue serving his country

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII
History

Trump defends abandoning the Kurds by saying they didn’t help the US in WWII

President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his decision to abandon the Kurds to a Turkish military incursion in Syria by saying they didn't help the US during World War II.

Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together
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Air Force tells private housing company they have 90 days to get their sh*t together

Fix it or GTFO, basically.

Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria
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Turkey launches ‘Operation Peace Spring’ ground invasion to not-so-peacefully wipe out Kurdish fighters in Syria

President Donald Trump's acquiescence to the Turkish invasion has caused several Republican lawmakers to express alarm that the United States is showing it will not stand by its friends

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges
History

Soldier brought back from Afghanistan deployment to face rape charges

He has posted bond.

An Army 4-star general says military leaders need to get on social media and start interacting with all those darn kids
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An Army 4-star general says military leaders need to get on social media and start interacting with all those darn kids

Gen. Robert B. Abrams writes that "being engaged on social media is becoming more of an imperative by the day," before listing 10 reasons why others need to get on board.

California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm
Tech & Tactics

California’s July earthquakes apparently threw a wrench in DARPA’s StarCraft-style drone swarm

The Air Force's plans to conduct flight tests for the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's air-launched and recoverable X-61A Gremlin Unmanned Aerial System are facing major delays due to the damage to China Lake, according to Gremlin manufacturer Dynetics

2 US Army soldiers are reportedly being treated for vaping-related illnesses
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2 US Army soldiers are reportedly being treated for vaping-related illnesses

As of October 1, over 1,000 lung injury cases related to vaping had been reported to the CDC.

The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets
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The VA is refunding $400 million in mistaken home loan fees to thousands of vets

The refunds were the result of a "multi-year internal review of millions of VA-backed home loans spanning almost two decades," the department said in a statement