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How ‘Rear Adm. Jack Meehoff’ fooled a bunch of real retired generals and admirals
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News
A Garmin smartwatch, Gerber knives, and other sweet gear more affordable than at your off-base pawn shop
May 17, 2021 11:55 AM
Gear
Navy submariners are testing out their own version of ‘birth control glasses’
May 17, 2021 10:20 AM
News
Review: Three years with the Benchmade Mini Presidio II
May 17, 2021 9:34 AM
Reviews
Budget Day is coming! How will the Pentagon waste money this year?
May 17, 2021 8:54 AM
Pentagon
For an ‘Afghan Hand,’ explosions and crashes echo loss and ‘a romanticized idea of adventure’
May 16, 2021 8:07 AM
News
We salute the Army crew who named their tank ‘A Thicc Boi’
May 14, 2021 11:40 AM
Mandatory Fun
Why Ramstein Air Base removed photos of the ‘Thin Blue Line’ flag from its social media pages
May 14, 2021 11:24 AM
Air Force
Badass Air Force pilot recognized for belly-landing an A-10 with canopy ripped off
May 14, 2021 10:08 AM
News
The best (and worst) dating sites for people in the military
May 14, 2021 10:02 AM
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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,...
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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...
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JOB ENVY: 2 Navy Vets Now Thriving In The IT Field

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Here at Task & Purpose, we want thank everyone for a hugely successful year. With the dedication of active-duty and...
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By Oct 28, 2014
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JOB ENVY: The Former Sailor Advocating For Veterans Through Digital Social Action

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JOB ENVY: Military Journalist Now Runs Her Own PR Firm

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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...
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JOB ENVY: The Combat Decorated Marine Trying To Reinvent The Silencer

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By Aug 11, 2014
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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...
By Aug 8, 2014
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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...
By Aug 5, 2014
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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...
By Jul 22, 2014
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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...
By Jul 8, 2014
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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...
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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...
By Jun 24, 2014
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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...