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This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate
Navy warship named for Medal of Honor recipient who saved fellow sailors from deadly inferno
‘There’s an Air Force base here,’ say annoyed cops to people calling 911 about jet noise
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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan
"It is an honor to be recognized, however, the experience and brotherhood created with my team overseas is the most valuable piece for me."
‘Twas the night before Christmas in a warzone…
Task & Purpose is pleased to bring you a festive Global War on Terror rendition of "A Visit from St. Nicholas."
‘Series Of Oversights’ Reportedly Contributed To Recent Death Of US Soldier In Afghanistan
A number of oversights may have contributed to the Oct. 4 death of a U.S. Army National Guard explosive ordnance...
A US Strike In Afghanistan Just Killed 50 Taliban Leaders
On the 24th of May, dozens of Taliban leaders were congregating in a building located in the Musa Qala district...
This Marine-Made War Documentary Is So Raw The Corps Doesn’t Want You To See It
“Okay buddy, how ya doing today?” a Marine asks as he stands over the body of a dead Afghan man....
Combat Is No Longer Off The Table For Marines In Afghanistan
The Marines in southern Afghanistan are tasked with helping Afghan security forces from inside the wire, but their commander said...
Watch A US-Afghan Strike Take Out The Head Of The Taliban’s Deadly ‘Red Unit’
In mid-November, a group of elite Taliban commandos outfitted with U.S-made assault weapons and night-vision goggles wiped out dozens of...
More Marines Are Headed For Afghanistan To Support The 300 Already There
The Marine Corps is sending additional troops to Afghanistan in response to a request from Task Force Southwest, a 300-strong...
DoD Identifies 19-Year-Old Army Private Killed In Helmand
The Department of Defense has identified an American service member killed by indirect fire in Afghanistan’s Helmand Province on July...
Wounded Warrior Kirstie Ennis Kicks Ass As The First Vet To Grace The Cover Of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue
Marine veteran, mountain climber, amputee athlete, and all-around badass Kirstie Ennis recently made the cover of ESPN The Magazine’s annual...
He Was A Terp For Recon Marines In Helmand. Now He’s Headed To The School Of Infantry
For three years, Mohammad Nadir served alongside infantry and reconnaissance Marines, police advisers, and coalition forces in volatile districts like...
Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Gets It Right On Everything That’s Wrong With COIN
With the White House mulling a new troop surge in Afghanistan, “War Machine,” a dark comedy about the last time...
Marines Take Over Advising Mission In Helmand
For the first time since the drawdown of U.S. troops in Afghanistan in late 2014, U.S. Marines returned to Helmand...
As Marines Prepare To Head To Helmand, The Fallen Are Remembered
Just weeks before a contingent of Marines heads to Helmand province on a mission to train and advise Afghan soldiers...
UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force
On May 21, 2011, Sgt. Nathan Hervey, a scout sniper section leader with 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, was deployed...
Kyle Carpenter Reflects On His Sacrifice, Hardship In Upcoming Profile
A trailer for an upcoming multimedia feature titled “Rebuilding Honor: How Kyle Carpenter Came Back To Life” follows the Marine...
UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety
On July 1, 2010, Marine Cpl. Larry D. Harris, a mortarman with 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, was on a...
UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men
On June 6, 2011, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, two teams of reconnaissance Marines came under heavy enemy fire. One squad,...
UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded
While conducting village stability operations in the Upper Gereshk Valley, of Helmand province Afghanistan, a Marine Special Operations Team with...
5 Things To Pack If You’re Deploying To Helmand
As a Marine veteran who served in Helmand province, Afghanistan, during the surge, seeing it pop back up in the...
As A Veteran, Here’s How I Feel Watching Continued Fighting In Afghanistan
Last year, thousands of Iraq combat veterans watched the country they'd fought in fall to ISIS. Days ago, a dusty...
UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For
Retired Marine Cpl. Kyle Carpenter joined the highest ranks of military heroism today, when President Barack Obama awarded him the...
