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History
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The Vault

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By Feb 20, 2021
History

This is the Army video that finally introduced America to the Green Berets

The film captures Green Berets with the 10th Special Forces Group conducting field training exercises.
By Sep 2, 2020
Mandatory Fun

The old school safety brief you didn’t realize you were missing: ‘I’ll punch you dead in your mouth’

This safety brief is a masterpiece.
By Jun 25, 2018
Mandatory Fun

I Watched This Retro ‘Top Gun’ Interview Aboard The USS Ranger So You Don’t Have To

When I saw that the renowned aviation reporter Tyler Rogoway had unearthed a 1985 pre-release interview with the Top Gun … Continued
By Jun 14, 2018
Mandatory Fun

‘Fallout 76’ Wants You To Rebuild Society From A Nuclear Bomb Shelter

After two years of waiting, next step in the Fallout franchise is here to blow you away into a nuclear … Continued
By Mar 15, 2018
Humor

When Exactly Should You Use A Shotgun? Check This Gritty 1970s Police Training Video

Here at Task & Purpose, we're tremendous fans of the retro training video. A technicolor artifact from a simpler time, … Continued
By Sep 29, 2017
News

Troops Step Up To The Plate, Recreate Army-Navy Baseball Rivalry ‘Field Of Dreams’ Style

To recognize the centennial anniversary of World War I, the United States Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island, is … Continued
By Aug 3, 2016
Joining the Military

This 1970s Air Force Commercial Is A Retro Gem

The Air Force takes a lot of flak for its image as the cushier, more civilianized branch of the military, … Continued
By Jul 22, 2014
Community

The 1970s Marine Corps Commercial That Will Actually Make You Want To Re-Enlist

A vintage commercial encouraging young men to join the Marine Corps Reserves in the 1970s is making the rounds, and … Continued