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Gold Star fraudster targeted women, non-English speakers and those with little financial literacy
Army

Gold Star fraudster targeted women, non-English speakers and those with little financial literacy

The lawyer told Task & Purpose that the number of families defrauded is expected to grow.

Liquor Store
News

Oklahoma considers offering veteran discount at liquor stores

Oklahoma’s alcohol laws currently prohibit discounts for any group. There will be no "buy one, get five free-type deal" an official said.

Two Marines are out to bring ‘literature of war’ to foxholes
Culture

Two Marines are out to bring ‘literature of war’ to foxholes

They launched a foundation that wants to send literature of war books to 50 platoons.  

Green Beret launching a small drone.
News

Inside the changing world of drone warfare

What worked in the past won’t work in the future

Supreme Court sides with Army veteran in overlapping GI Bill benefits case
News

Supreme Court sides with Army veteran in overlapping GI Bill benefits case

An Army veteran sued the VA for Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits to earn a graduate degree and become an Army chaplain.

Marines at formation
News

Veterans sentenced to prison for scheme that bilked TRICARE for $65 million

Both men earned commissions for getting people to sign up for medications they didn’t need.

Army Reservist admits he scammed $10 million from Gold Star families
Army

Army Reservist admits he scammed $10 million from Gold Star families

Caz Craffy tricked Gold Star families into $10 million in risky investments. He lost $3.4 million and kept $1.4 million for himself.

Special Forces green berets Robin Sage
Army

Special Forces engineers are training to dig ditches and destroy tanks

The traditional approach to tank ditches isn’t going to work in today’s wars

Married Army couple win back-to-back Sapper school awards
Army

Married Army couple win back-to-back Sapper school awards

The couple are also both graduates of Airborne, Air Assault and Ranger schools.

Marines at Mar-a-Lago
Marine Corps

This is why Marines were at Mar-a-Lago

The Marine color guard was at an event hosted by a veterans group.

Abbey Gate
News

Marine snipers did not spot Abbey Gate bomber before attack, officials say

The Aug. 26, 2021 attack at Abbey Gate killed 13 service members and 170 Afghans.

75th Ranger Regiment sweeps Best Ranger, Best Mortar, and International Sniper competitions
Army

75th Ranger Regiment sweeps Best Ranger, Best Mortar, and International Sniper competitions

Teams from 2nd and 3rd Battalions, 75th Ranger Regiment took the top prize in several contests at the U.S. Army Maneuver Center of Excellence.

US forces, allies, intercept more than 300 Iranian drones, missiles
Iran

US forces, allies, intercept more than 300 Iranian drones, missiles

Destroyers shot down at least four ballistic missiles while fighter jets from two squadrons shot down more than 70 drones in the skies.

US, partners shoot down drones launched by Iran toward Israel
Iran

US, partners shoot down drones launched by Iran toward Israel

Israel and U.S. partners are scrambling to intercept.

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 3 people in a 24-hour window
National Guard

Alaska Air National Guard rescues 3 people in a 24-hour window

With patients located deep inland, and conditions rough, the 176th Wing's Guardian Angels were called in.

elephant walk
Air Force

Kadena Air Base shows off new air power with an ‘elephant walk’

Freshly arrived F-22 Raptors joined more than 30 other Navy and Air Force aircraft .

Folded flag
Army

Soldier found dead in Fort Meade barracks

We honor the memory of Army Pfc. Paul-Anthony Varner.

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers
Army

Blast overpressure getting attention from lawmakers

A new bill demands more oversight for troops injured from heavy weapon blasts, TBIs and the Army is developing a tool for troops to check their blast exposure risk.

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?
Culture

Where did the term ‘military brat’ come from?

The Pentagon is calling April the "Month of the Military Child" with former 'brats' sharing their stories. But where did that term come from?

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops
Benefits & Pay

Congressional panel recommends 15% pay increase for enlisted troops

The report focused on military family experiences with barracks, wages, food insecurity, health care, childcare and spouse employment.