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What Trump’s Travel Ban Means For Iraqi Interpreters Who Served Alongside US Troops
In April 2008, Matt Zeller found himself in the middle of a Taliban ambush in eastern Afghanistan, when his Afghan...
14 Tweets That Show How Wrecked We All Are Over Carrie Fisher’s Death
To Star Wars fans, both male and female, Carrie Fisher’s portrayal of Princess Leia was iconic, both in 1977, when...
PODCAST: The Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Bowe Bergdahl
In this week’s episode of Task & Purpose Radio — “The Stuff Of Conspiracy Theories” — Lauren Katzenberg, James Weirick,...
My Ongoing Personal Conflict With Serial’s Bergdahl Coverage
Since the launch of Task & Purpose Radio, I’ve received a lot of feedback commenting on my apparent dislike for...
Should We Believe Bergdahl’s Account Of His Attempted Escape?
On Dec. 24, the podcast Serial released the latest episode of its second season, which is focused on the disappearance...
Here’s Episode 2 Of Task & Purpose’s Podcast On Bergdahl
We just released episode two of Task & Purpose Radio, a new podcast hosted by managing editor Lauren Katzenberg with...
Here’s A Preview Of Task & Purpose’s New Podcast
We’re excited to launch Task & Purpose Radio, a new podcast hosted by our managing editor, Lauren Katzenberg. The podcast...
Bergdahl And Taliban Fighters Recount His Kidnapping In Serial Episode 2
In episode two of the viral podcast Serial, Sarah Koenig explores Bowe Bergdahl’s kidnapping by the Taliban from the time...
Airman Who Thwarted French Train Attack Stabbed In California
France train hero, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone, was stabbed four times in the chest early in the morning on...
Watch These Service Members Dominate The American Ninja Warrior Course
Now in its seventh season, NBC’s “Ninja American Warrior” is one of television’s most athletic competitions. The show, which is...
JOB ENVY: 2 Navy Vets Now Thriving In The IT Field
Editor’s note: Committed to filling its ranks with talented members of the military community, EMC is a Hirepurpose client. Learn...
7 Stories That Made Task & Purpose’s Incredible Year
Here at Task & Purpose, we want thank everyone for a hugely successful year. With the dedication of active-duty and...
JOB ENVY: From Army Analyst To Financial Services Analyst
Editor’s note: Committed to filling its ranks with talented members of the military community, TIAA-CREF is a Hirepurpose client. Learn morehere. Full...
JOB ENVY: The Former Sailor Advocating For Veterans Through Digital Social Action
Full name: Seth Frederick Harrison Smith Location: Los Angeles, California Job title: Manager, Film Campaigns and Programming for Participant Media...
JOB ENVY: Military Journalist Now Runs Her Own PR Firm
Full name: Lydia Davey Age: 30 Location: San Francisco Title: Founder, Moriah Creatives PR Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps...
How This Veteran From Massachusetts Found A Job He Loves
Editor’s Note:The following profile highlights a veteran who works at Assurant. Committed to filling its ranks with talented members of...
JOB ENVY: The Combat Decorated Marine Trying To Reinvent The Silencer
Full name: Jason Schauble Location: West Valley City, Utah Employer: SilencerCo Branch of Service: U.S. Marine Corps Jason Schauble, a...
How VetsinTech Is Connecting New York City Veterans To Top Employers
On Aug. 28, VetsinTech NYC will host an employment panel featuring employers from several top Fortune 500 companies, such as...
See Why This Veteran Gave His Purple Heart To His Favorite Football Team
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers football team received an unexpected honor on Thursday, July 31, when Marine veteran, Lance Cpl. Josh...
JOB ENVY: Former Navy SEAL Now Helps People Push Their Personal Limits
Name: Adam La Reau Branch of Service: U.S. Navy Location: Boston Title: Co-founder of O2X Years in Service: 11.5 years...
We’d Like To Add A Few Names To SVA’s List Of ‘Not Recommended’ Universities
Student Veterans of America is using its influence to inform student veterans of universities to watch out for when pursuing...
JOB ENVY: Iraq War Veteran Becomes National Geographic’s Adventurer Of the Year
Name: Stacy Bare Branch: Army Job Field: Outdoors Sports Title: Director of Sierra Club Outdoors organization Stacy Bare is the...
Modern Veterans Share Their Thoughts On PTSD
Editor’s Note: Two goals of Task & Purpose are to offer veterans and military community members a place to articulate...
JOB ENVY: Former Surface Warfare Officer Takes On Digital Marketing
Name: Molly Laufer Branch: Navy Job Field: Marketing Title: Senior Manager of Digital Marketing at NatureBox Molly Laufer is a...
Task & Purpose Is Launching A New Series: Counterpoint
Here at Task & Purpose, our aim is to offer an outlet for well-written analysis and commentary on veterans and...