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The inside story of the deadliest attack on a U.S. military base during the Iraq War
Air Force Academy grads may have to repay up to $200,000 in tuition after refusing Covid-19 vaccine
The Army chose Sig Sauer for its next-generation rifle and not everyone is happy about it
The Air Force just delivered enough baby formula for 500,000 bottles amid a nationwide shortage
A-10 pilot explains how the Air Force can outfit the beloved ‘Warthog’ to take on China
This Medal of Honor recipient now has a street named after him. It used to be named for a Confederate
Special Operations Command finally found its next-generation personal defense weapon
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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.
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.
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...
‘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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
