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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...
By Dec 27, 2016
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To Star Wars fans, both male and female, Carrie Fisher’s portrayal of Princess Leia was iconic, both in 1977, when...
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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,...
By Jan 7, 2016
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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...
By Jan 5, 2016
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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...
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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...
By Dec 20, 2015
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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...
By Dec 17, 2015
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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...
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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...
By Jul 7, 2015
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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...
By Jun 18, 2015
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How One Army Vet Designed The Iconic Symbol Of The Gay Rights Movement

Every year in June, cities around the world honor the gay community with events celebrating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender...
By Jan 20, 2015
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JOB ENVY: 2 Navy Vets Now Thriving In The IT Field

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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...
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JOB ENVY: From Army Analyst To Financial Services Analyst

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By Oct 28, 2014
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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...
By Sep 9, 2014
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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...
By Aug 21, 2014
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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...
By Aug 19, 2014
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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...
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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...