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Non-combat death of Special Forces warrant officer under investigation
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By Chris Capelluto Dec 16, 2019
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The Battle of the Bulge hero who saved his entire battalion

December 16 marks the anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge. This is the story of Medal of Honor recipient...
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Combat engineers: Destroying things and building them back up again

Combat engineers: Destroying things then building them back up
By Chris Capelluto Nov 19, 2019
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We went deer hunting in Texas with our friend Crispy

I told him how I got badly burnt and he said "nah man you're Crispy"
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Flask & Purpose: How to take a 10-day leave, according to this hilarious 1950s training video

Don't get into any shenanigans during your 10-day leave
By Chris Capelluto Nov 13, 2019
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Video: the M1 Abrams’ new upgrades will blow you away

A system that intercepts enemy rockets and a brand-new munition? Tank you very much
By Chris Capelluto Oct 25, 2019
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Video: Meet one of contenders for the Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon

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Flask & Purpose: That time General MacArthur roasted the president

Flask & Purpose discusses great Generals and the speeches they gave upon leaving.
By Chris Capelluto Oct 9, 2019
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The .50 cal Barrett sniper rifle’s strange origin story

Not many people know the creator of the .50 cal sniper rifle was originally a professional photographer who was inspired...
By Chris Capelluto Sep 13, 2019
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‘Veteran Only’ parking spots don’t go far enough

As a veteran I'm not capable of parking my car in a normal spot like everyone else.
By Chris Capelluto Sep 11, 2019
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FN-SCAR: Is it worth it?

The SCAR rifle is loved by special ops. But it's still not going to replace the M4 for everyone.
By Chris Capelluto Aug 23, 2019
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Every guy with a mustache in your platoon

Sir, I mustache you a question! Haha no, but seriously I lost the crypto fill.
By Chris Capelluto Aug 14, 2019
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How Army PsyOps ended the reign of Joseph Kony in Africa

Watch how a psychological operations team helped end the war lord Joseph Kony's reign in Africa where he was kidnapping...
By Chris Capelluto Aug 1, 2019
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HR rep to replace SAW gunners in all special operations units

Navy SEALs and Army Green Berets are in trouble for their misconduct on and off the field. Here's how we...
By Chris Capelluto Jul 25, 2019
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When vets hear we’re going back to war

Put me in coach!
By Chris Capelluto Jul 24, 2019
Entertainment

Past vs. Present: When you come home from ‘The War’

Don't get all nostalgic on me now.
By Chris Capelluto Jul 12, 2019
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Hot mic from Storm Area 51 protest

Mandatory Fun obtained an exclusive recording off a hot mic on Area 51. Two soldiers discuss why 300,000 Facebook warriors...
By Chris Capelluto Jul 8, 2019
Analysis

The M249 SAW: Annoying to carry, fun to shoot

The SAW is the best thing to come out of the 1980's since Alf.
By Patrick Baker Jul 2, 2019
Analysis

Flask & Purpose: Russian special forces and their insane shooting drills

Flask & Purpose reacts to a crazy Russian Special Forces training drill.
By Chris Capelluto Jul 2, 2019
Entertainment

When civilians realize your military training doesn’t help

Hey you were in the military so you're good at stuff right?
By Chris Capelluto Jun 27, 2019
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Add black bars and beards to your lame military photos with the ‘Operator App’

Do you or a friend have lame military photos? Download the "Operator App" it's like a Snapchat filter that adds...
By Chris Capelluto Jun 26, 2019
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Video: the US Army’s upgunned Stryker vs. the Russian BTR-80

Adding a 30 mm auto-cannon to the top of the Army's Stryker combat vehicles might stop the "near-peer" pressure from...
By Chris Capelluto Jun 25, 2019
Entertainment

Here’s what happens you try turning your civilian dog into a military working dog

Did you know all military dogs outrank their handlers? Lets be honest: most civilian ones do, too.
By Chris Capelluto Jun 25, 2019
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The M14 refuses to die — and we’re OK with that

​The M14 rifle wasn't your daddy's rifle — except it probably was. Task & Purpose's Chris Capelluto explores the M14's...
By Chris Capelluto Jun 25, 2019
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‘Squad’ is the most realistic tactical shooter on the planet

Developed by Offworld Studios alongside living, breathing military veterans, 'Squad' may be the most realistic shooter on the market
By Patrick Baker Jun 12, 2019
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Well, this Air Force 1980s weapons safety video took a very dark turn

Chris and Patrick popped some bourbon and put on their favorite 80's training video. Best comment on why Bill shot...