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By Feb 2, 2021
News

9 Fort Bliss soldiers released from the hospital after ingesting antifreeze

One soldier remains in intensive care.
By Jan 4, 2021
Reviews

8 unconventional flasks to hide that hooch

Traditional or novelty, there’s something here for you.
By Dec 3, 2020
Reviews

5 barware items for crafting the perfect old fashioned

Something about the combination of smokey, well-aged bourbon, and a zesty punch of orange peel is good for the soul.
By Feb 5, 2020
News

Misawa AFB airmen are facing a tighter curfew after a wave of alcohol-related incidents

"The purpose of this Temporary Liberty Order is to refocus Air Force personnel on our mission here at Misawa."
By Jan 8, 2020
History

The untold story of how booze soaked the battlefields of World War II

America's battle against alcohol in the 1920s failed to attract many foreign allies and ended in defeat. By the time...
By Dec 19, 2019
News

Bah humbug: Air Force unit in Turkey barred from drinking booze

Some airmen in Turkey are staring down a very dry Christmas this year
By Jun 8, 2019
Mandatory Fun

Naval War College president under investigation for allegedly turning his office into a margarita-fueled Twister zone

The president of the U.S. Naval War College is under investigation for excessive spending and inappropriate behavior that included college-wide...
By Sep 21, 2018
Bullet Points

The Army Missed Its Recruiting Goal For The First Time Since 2005

The Army has fallen short of its recruiting goal for fiscal 2018, which had already been lowered in April from...
By Jul 3, 2018
Gear

13 Pieces Of Gear For Enjoying A Cold Beer Outdoors (And 1 You Might Need Afterwards)

If you purchase something through a post on our site, Task & Purpose may get a small share of the...
By May 2, 2018
Bullet Points

Sweet, Sweet Alcohol Is Coming To A Commissary Near You

Rejoice, overworked service members of the world: the Department of Defense plans on putting beer and wine on the shelves...
By Feb 14, 2018
News

Seabee XO’s Naked Drunken Jaunt In The Woods Gets Entire Staff Fired

Since their inception in World War II, the Seabees — the Navy's hard-charging construction force — have summed up their...
By Nov 27, 2017
Humor

17 essential pieces of gear for your war on Christmas

With Thanksgiving finally over, the sleepy sleeping masses are bracing themselves for the ultimate struggle for the soul of America:...
By Jun 2, 2017
Health & Fitness

Apparently Tequila May Help You Lose Weight, According to Science

Do you want to shed those winter pounds before summer starts off without kicking your alcohol habit? Good news: drinking...
By May 8, 2017
Health & Fitness

There Really Is Such Thing As Drowning Your Pain In Booze, According To Science

Have you ever noticed how downing a few beers makes you feel invincible? That’s because alcohol, in addition to annihilating...
By Apr 12, 2017
Transition

I Stopped Drinking After I Left The Military. You Should Too

I served in 5th Special Forces Group in Iraq and other Middle Eastern countries. We worked hard, and were constantly...
By Mar 27, 2017
Lifestyle

This DIY Hooch Recipe Pairs Beautifully With Whatever’s Around The FOB

Ever since man learned that half-rotted fruit, under the right conditions, could make it easier to talk to women, humans...
By Nov 5, 2016
Family & Relationships

Mental Illness, Alcohol Abuse More Prevalent Among Military Wives

On Oct. 11, Jennifer Johnson tried to kill herself. Addicted to cocaine and prescription opiates, still grieving from the death...
By Jun 24, 2016
Humor

How Drinking In The Military Gets Harder The Older You Get

One depressing fact about getting older is that you can’t drink like you could when you were young. Well, you...
By Mar 4, 2016
Humor

7 Drinks For The True American Patriot

Drink combinations are seemingly endless, but there are a few classic cocktails that either originated in the military, or were...
By Mar 1, 2016
Humor

What Enlisted Troops Drink At Every Stage Of Their Careers

The enlisted barracks always reminded me of what fraternities would be like if they weren’t affiliated with a college. The...
By Oct 21, 2014
News

An Airman Was Jailed For Giving A Cop A Wet Willy

A drunk airman home on leave in Minnesota gave a local police officer a “double wet willy,” licking a finger...