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The War in Afghanistan may be ending, but the Pentagon already has plans to keep fighting there
Apr 20, 2021 4:03 PM
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‘It’s like our warpaint’— Why some Black Hawk crew chiefs paint their face masks something fierce
Apr 20, 2021 9:38 AM
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Video shows unarmed Marine veteran tased by police in his daughter’s hospital room
Apr 20, 2021 9:10 AM
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How to get started on your financial planning while you’re still in the military
Apr 19, 2021 8:22 PM
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Air Force top brass ‘not inclined’ to allow beards for airmen
Apr 19, 2021 5:06 PM
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2 Minnesota National Guard soldiers injured after drive-by shooting in Minneapolis
Apr 19, 2021 3:07 PM
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These British soldiers had the coolest training ever (literally)
Apr 19, 2021 9:31 AM
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The best survival kits that won’t fail you when everything else does
Apr 19, 2021 9:29 AM
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These are the faces of extremism in the military
Apr 19, 2021 8:58 AM
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Wake up on the right side of the tent with the best camping cots
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By Apr 5, 2021
Entertainment

‘Star Wars’ shows what guard duty is really like

"Do you know what's going on?
By Apr 1, 2021
Culture

Here are the funniest military punishments you shared with us

Saluting squirrels.
By Nov 3, 2020
News

American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

Military veterans are preparing to demonstrate in Washington D.C. and elsewhere across the country depending on how things play out...
By Oct 31, 2020
Mandatory Fun

This video of soldiers ‘cutting’ the grass with shovels will give you flashbacks

I'll be totally honest, I love this.
By Oct 29, 2020
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Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

Gold Star families and military veterans will now be able to visit national parks, wildlife refuges, and other federal lands...
By Oct 27, 2020
Mandatory Fun

This military graphic on electronic warfare should give everyone nightmares

I can't decide if this is an atrocity or a work of art
By Oct 17, 2020
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New sculpture honoring servicewomen and military working dogs unveiled at Arlington National Cemetery

Servicewomen and military working dogs were honored with a new sculpture that was unveiled at Arlington National Cemetary on Saturday.
By Sep 18, 2020
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Joe Biden trotted out the trope of the damaged veteran during a recent campaign speech

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden is facing criticism after he recounted a story about a military veteran who committed a...
By Sep 9, 2020
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‘These are the stories we tell each other’ — Vets, service members, comic book artists team up to create ‘True War Stories’

These are the war stories we need more of.
By Aug 28, 2020
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How to entrepreneur like a veteran

Whether it's farming and selling hemp or launching an eLearning software company, veterans usually outperform their civilian counterparts in the...
By Aug 19, 2020
Humor

The 4 military stereotypes that war movies get right

While we can laugh about the Hollywood blueprint for a war hero, or get annoyed when we see military portrayals...
By Aug 16, 2020
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How to dress like you ‘wanted to join the military, but…’

We've got everything you need to help land you in crushing debt as you spend huge wads of cash flaunting...
By Jul 10, 2020
News

Should the Defense Health Agency take over military healthcare management?

An overhaul of the Army, Air Force, and Navy’s medical services doesn’t appear to be going to plan, with 10...
By Jul 6, 2020
Entertainment

In new WWII video game ‘Medic: Pacific Corpsman’ you’ll have to decide who you can save, and who you can’t

Unlike other military games, which tend to focus on killing as many enemy soldiers as possible, in "Medic: Pacific Corpsman"...
By Jun 18, 2020
Mandatory Fun

We want you… to send us your most outrageous military leave requests

We here at Task & Purpose want you to send in screenshots or photos of the most outrageous leave forms...
By Jun 1, 2020
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Trump says he will ‘deploy the US military’ if states don’t halt violent protests

WASHINGTON/MINNEAPOLIS (Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday vowed to end violent protests in major cities across the nation...
By May 27, 2020
Mandatory Fun

Netflix’s ‘Space Force’ is a biting satire of the defense industry

Don't believe the bad press: It's worth watching.
By May 26, 2020
News

A third service member has died from COVID-19

RIP
By Apr 23, 2020
Mandatory Fun

Here’s a bunch of ways deployment prepared you for your COVID-19 quarantine

Let's be honest, deployment was pretty good preparation for the novel coronavirus pandemic and the ensuing quarantine, after all you're...
By Apr 16, 2020
Reviews

Night ops just got a lot more comfy thanks to all these plushy weapons of war

Why yes, this is an M18 Claymore Mine neck pillow, and yes, you can buy it, along with an arsenal...
By Apr 14, 2020
Entertainment

This ultra-realistic military game makes you the micromanaging commander with the radio, and it’s a lot harder than you think

In 'Radio Commander,' you play as the commanding officer of an Army infantry unit, who has to manage the heavy...
By Apr 4, 2020
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Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte says coronavirus troublemakers will be shot dead by the military

Wow.
By Mar 24, 2020
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US military to send field hospitals to New York, Seattle

The field hospitals were the latest in a string of deployment announcements that show how the military has expanded its...
By Mar 21, 2020
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With COVID-19 spreading, the US military is dealing with a social-distancing problem

Social distancing is a bit of a challenge for an organization that's built around working in tight-knit teams.
By Mar 21, 2020
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Militaries across the globe join the production line as ventilator makers scramble to meet demand

Amid shortages of ventilators, governments are turning to help from the military, enlisting other manufacturers and even looking to 3D...