Helmand province Archives - Task & Purpose

By David Roza Oct 12, 2020

News

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...

By James Clark Dec 23, 2019

Mandatory Fun

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone…

Task & Purpose is pleased to bring you a festive Global War on Terror rendition of "A Visit from St....

By James Clark Oct 23, 2018

Bullet Points

‘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...

By Brad Howard May 30, 2018

News

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...

By James Clark Apr 5, 2018

News

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....

By Jeff Schogol Jan 15, 2018

News

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...

By Jared Keller Dec 7, 2017

Gear

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...

By James Clark Aug 8, 2017

News

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...

By Adam Linehan Jul 5, 2017

News

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...

By James Clark Jul 3, 2017

Health & Fitness

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...

By James Clark Jun 9, 2017

Immigration Rundown

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...

By James Clark May 26, 2017

Entertainment

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...

By E.B. Boyd Stars and Stripes Apr 30, 2017

News

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...

By Phillip Walter Wellman, Stars and Stripes Mar 3, 2017

News

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...

By James Clark Dec 8, 2016

Unsung Heroes

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...

By James Clark Aug 19, 2016

Community

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...

By James Clark May 26, 2016

Unsung Heroes

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...

By James Clark May 19, 2016

Unsung Heroes

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,...

By James Clark Mar 24, 2016

Unsung Heroes

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...

By James Clark Feb 25, 2016

Gear

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...

By Chris Jones Jan 14, 2016

News

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...

By Brian Adam Jones Jun 19, 2014

Community

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...

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Air Force medics awarded Bronze Star for heroism during special ops raids in Afghanistan

‘Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the war zone…

‘Series Of Oversights’ Reportedly Contributed To Recent Death Of US Soldier In Afghanistan

A US Strike In Afghanistan Just Killed 50 Taliban Leaders

This Marine-Made War Documentary Is So Raw The Corps Doesn’t Want You To See It

Combat Is No Longer Off The Table For Marines In Afghanistan

Watch A US-Afghan Strike Take Out The Head Of The Taliban’s Deadly ‘Red Unit’

More Marines Are Headed For Afghanistan To Support The 300 Already There

DoD Identifies 19-Year-Old Army Private Killed In Helmand

Wounded Warrior Kirstie Ennis Kicks Ass As The First Vet To Grace The Cover Of ESPN The Magazine’s Body Issue

He Was A Terp For Recon Marines In Helmand. Now He’s Headed To The School Of Infantry

Netflix’s ‘War Machine’ Gets It Right On Everything That’s Wrong With COIN

Marines Take Over Advising Mission In Helmand

As Marines Prepare To Head To Helmand, The Fallen Are Remembered

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Sniper And His Men Destroyed A Platoon-Sized Enemy Force

Kyle Carpenter Reflects On His Sacrifice, Hardship In Upcoming Profile

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Gave His Life Carrying One Of His Wounded Men To Safety

UNSUNG HEROES: This Marine Provided Accurate Sniper And Rocket Fire To Save His Men

UNSUNG HEROES: Surrounded And Outnumbered, This MARSOC Team Endured Hell To Evacuate Their Wounded

5 Things To Pack If You’re Deploying To Helmand

As A Veteran, Here’s How I Feel Watching Continued Fighting In Afghanistan

UNSUNG HEROES: The Medal of Honor Recipient We’ve Been Waiting For