Veterans Archives - Task & Purpose

By David Roza Jan 19, 2021

News

Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80

"SGM Macias exemplified the Special Forces ethos."

By David Roza Jan 14, 2021

News

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill

“My job is to protect and serve."

By David Roza Jan 11, 2021

News

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

"Upholding good order and discipline demands that the U.S. Armed Forces root out extremists"

By David Roza Jan 7, 2021

News

Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots

"The storm is here and it is descending upon DC."

By Paul Szoldra Jan 1, 2021

Entertainment

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

"At the end of the day, we want to make veterans laugh. Because that’s the best therapy."

By Benjamin Abel, The War Horse Nov 25, 2020

Opinion

‘You either went to war or you didn’t’ — How deployments divide the veteran community

There will always be that awkward silence that follows, “Yeah, I got out before the wars started."

By Zack Baddorf Nov 11, 2020

Opinion

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

The support for veterans must be translated into action.

By Matthew Knox, Journal Inquirer, Manchester, Conn. Nov 10, 2020

News

Connecticut man gets prison time for stealing $1.4 million from veterans charity

Kevin Creed, 69, will serve 42 months in prison and pay back the money he stole.

By Paul Szoldra Nov 7, 2020

News

‘Vets for Trump’ co-founder arrested in Philadelphia on weapons charges

"This alarming incident is still very much under investigation regarding additional charges," Krasner said.

By James Clark 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 James Clark Oct 29, 2020

News

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 Christian M. Wade, The Eagle-Tribune, North Andover, Mass. Oct 20, 2020

News

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

"This will save tens of thousands of lives every year."

By Susan K. Livio and Ted Sherman, NJ Advance Media Group, Edison, N.J. Oct 2, 2020

News

Lawmakers demand answers after 101 vets die at New Jersey home

“Literally one third of the men and women (from Menlo Park) are dead because of COVID-19."

By Amanda Miller, The War Horse Sep 29, 2020

News

‘Why is this happening?’ — Mysterious seizures haunt Marines a decade after their deployment

"You never know whether someone has been deployed in an area where there’s some kind of exposure to infection or...

By Stephanie Barry, The Republican, Springfield, Mass. Sep 27, 2020

News

Two Holyoke Soldiers’ Home leaders charged with criminal neglect after COVID-19 kills 76 veterans

'They risked their lives from the beaches at Normandy to the jungles of Vietnam. To know they died under the...

By Jacob Tice Sep 25, 2020

Opinion

My brother Austin asked me to go to Syria with him. Four months later, he was taken

Every second he stays in captivity cuts a deeper wound in the hearts of my family, and we can wait...

By Mindy Pennybacker, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sep 20, 2020

News

VA blasts Hawaii home where 18 veterans died of COVID-19

“There was very little evidence of proactive preparation/planning for COVID."

By Mindy Pennybacker, The Honolulu Star-Advertiser Sep 20, 2020

News

VA blasts Hawaii home where 18 veterans died of COVID-19

“There was very little evidence of proactive preparation/planning for COVID."

By Erica Moser, The Day, New London, Conn. Sep 20, 2020

News

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

"You're with your tribe, your people, and you know everything's going to be all right."

By Erica Moser, The Day, New London, Conn. Sep 20, 2020

News

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

"You're with your tribe, your people, and you know everything's going to be all right."

By Scott Schwebke, The Orange County Register Sep 19, 2020

News

18 people file claims against the federal government for chemical exposure at decommissioned California base

At least 18 people, most of whom are military dependents, allege in recently filed federal claims they suffer from leukemia,...

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Sep 16, 2020

News

After gridlock nearly derailed veteran suicide prevention legislation, House and Senate committees got it together and compromised

Facing the possibility that no veteran suicide laws would pass by the end of the legislative calendar, the House and...

By Rick Nathanson, Albuquerque Journal Sep 6, 2020

History

Army vet who conducted heroic helicopter rescue in Vietnam dies at 74

“Tom would say, ‘I’m going to be a helicopter pilot someday,’ and that’s exactly what he did."

By Patricia Kime, Military.com Sep 3, 2020

News

Millions of veterans are still waiting for their pre-COVID VA appointments to get rescheduled

"They've canceled probably 10 appointments on me ... they won't let people in the hospital, only if you are on...

By Julie Johnson, The Press Democrat, Santa Rosa, Calif. Aug 27, 2020

News

California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet

Officers mistook Andy Ford's seizure symptoms for intoxication and belligerence when they arrested him in 2018.

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Sgt. Maj. Angel Macias, a founding member of Delta Force, dead at 80

We salute these military veterans who stood up to rioters on Capitol Hill

Sen. Duckworth demands Pentagon prosecute vets and troops who participated in Capitol riot

Air Force identifies veteran shot and killed during Capitol riots

This hilarious new animated short captures the boredom felt by troops everywhere

‘You either went to war or you didn’t’ — How deployments divide the veteran community

We need more veterans serving in America’s newsrooms — and you can help

Connecticut man gets prison time for stealing $1.4 million from veterans charity

‘Vets for Trump’ co-founder arrested in Philadelphia on weapons charges

American veterans are gearing up for election-related protests

Let the good vibes roll: Veterans and Gold Star families can soon visit national parks for free

New law will create a 988 hotline for veterans in crisis

Lawmakers demand answers after 101 vets die at New Jersey home

‘Why is this happening?’ — Mysterious seizures haunt Marines a decade after their deployment

Two Holyoke Soldiers’ Home leaders charged with criminal neglect after COVID-19 kills 76 veterans

My brother Austin asked me to go to Syria with him. Four months later, he was taken

VA blasts Hawaii home where 18 veterans died of COVID-19

VA blasts Hawaii home where 18 veterans died of COVID-19

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

With ‘humor and camaraderie,’ veterans hike in silkies for suicide prevention

18 people file claims against the federal government for chemical exposure at decommissioned California base

After gridlock nearly derailed veteran suicide prevention legislation, House and Senate committees got it together and compromised

Army vet who conducted heroic helicopter rescue in Vietnam dies at 74

Millions of veterans are still waiting for their pre-COVID VA appointments to get rescheduled

California police pay $575k for mistakenly arresting injured Army vet