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Editor-in-chief of @taskandpurpose.com. Past work at Military Times, Army Times, and elsewhere. USMC before that. www.taskandpurpose.com James@taskandpurpose.com

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Army warrant officers will ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus Senior Army warrant officers will bid against each other for a bonus that they will take to sign up for six more years of active duty.

Army warrant officers will ‘bid’ against each other for their next bonus trib.al/fdlafqT

20.02.2026 18:55 — 👍 140    🔁 51    💬 38    📌 98
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Top enlisted Marine issues emotional appeal to ‘reach out to somebody’ Sgt. Maj. of the Marine Corps Carlos Ruiz asked Marines struggling with mental health to reach out, because Marines are “ready to help.”

Top enlisted Marine issues emotional appeal to ‘reach out to somebody’ trib.al/5kazvSM

21.02.2026 13:05 — 👍 7    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 1

what is even the point of this

21.02.2026 02:42 — 👍 4191    🔁 543    💬 362    📌 43
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New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms Under a new rule, the Department of Veterans Affairs will lower veterans’ disability pay if medication improves their condition.

New VA rule could lower veterans’ disability rating if medication improves their symptoms trib.al/JUXiSlg

18.02.2026 15:22 — 👍 5    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 2
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Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat meeting standards The military’s top enlisted leaders, who are all men, said they do not see an “erosion” of standards with women serving in combat arms.

Top enlisted leaders say they see no issue with women in combat meeting standards trib.al/OVMSlk9

12.02.2026 19:13 — 👍 16    🔁 9    💬 0    📌 1
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Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their 'effectiveness' every day Women in combat arms roles told Task & Purpose that the Pentagon’s latest review is frustrating after proving themselves for over a decade.

'Every woman who spoke to Task & Purpose emphatically disagreed with the broad insinuations echoed by Hegseth and other Pentagon officials that women in combat jobs are not already held to the same standards as men.'

Read this great @pattynieberg.bsky.social piece taskandpurpose.com/news/women-r...

09.01.2026 16:30 — 👍 161    🔁 43    💬 3    📌 4
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Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their 'effectiveness' every day Women in combat arms roles told Task & Purpose that the Pentagon’s latest review is frustrating after proving themselves for over a decade.

Women in ground combat jobs say they prove their ‘effectiveness’ every day trib.al/SCgE1yM

09.01.2026 12:32 — 👍 36    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 1
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For some veterans, the specter of Iraq and Afghanistan looms over the Maduro raid The raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a tactical success, but it also raises the possibility of strategic missteps.

For some veterans, the specter of Iraq and Afghanistan looms over the Maduro raid trib.al/UqcQfUF

05.01.2026 22:31 — 👍 6    🔁 8    💬 0    📌 0
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US bombs Caracas in large offensive against Venezuela Multiple airstrikes hit various sites in Venezuela as helicopters were spotted flying through the capital city of Caracas.

US bombs Caracas in large offensive against Venezuela trib.al/jJ9QoAK

03.01.2026 09:04 — 👍 27    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 1
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Have you served on the US-Mexico border in the last year? We want to hear from you. A federal watchdog revealed unsafe housing for troops assigned to the southern border. We want to keep reporting on it, but need your help.

A federal watchdog revealed unsafe housing for troops assigned to the southern border. We want to keep reporting on it, but need your help. trib.al/yogqXVx

23.12.2025 14:42 — 👍 12    🔁 12    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy holidays from Task & Purpose Merry Christmas and happy holidays from the Task & Purpose team: It's been quite a year, and we're glad we got to share it with you.

Happy holidays from Task & Purpose trib.al/j0mOTci

24.12.2025 13:01 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Privatizing galleys is an 'open question,' says Navy's top enlisted leader Navy officials are considering having contractors operate onshore dining facilities, akin to moves underway by the Army.

Privatizing galleys is an ‘open question,’ says Navy’s top enlisted leader trib.al/REZDZte

16.12.2025 20:06 — 👍 4    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 1
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Army vet who created 'Yelp for the barracks' makes website to review the VA VetStats allows veterans to rate VA facilities on service quality, facilities and amenities, mental healthcare access, and wait times.

VetStats allows veterans to rate VA facilities on service quality, facilities and amenities, mental healthcare access, and wait times. trib.al/bB4k2CC

11.12.2025 01:15 — 👍 6    🔁 5    💬 1    📌 0
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Drill sergeants accused of covering up sexual assault of trainees Two drill sergeants from Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, are charged with sexually assaulting two trainees and abusing their power.

Drill sergeants accused of covering up sexual assault of trainees trib.al/nrMApHH

11.12.2025 16:47 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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US Southern Command posts photo of Marine with ‘Jerusalem Cross’ patch The command posted a photo of a Marine deployed to the Caribbean sporting a patch that was in violation of the service's uniform regulations.

The command posted a photo of a Marine deployed to the Caribbean sporting a patch that was in violation of the service's uniform regulations. trib.al/WXTTHSJ

10.12.2025 23:45 — 👍 15    🔁 5    💬 3    📌 0
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Army vet who created 'Yelp for the barracks' makes website to review the VA VetStats allows veterans to rate VA facilities on service quality, facilities and amenities, mental healthcare access, and wait times.

Army vet who created ‘Yelp for the barracks’ makes website to review the VA trib.al/lqQjwju

09.12.2025 19:22 — 👍 4    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
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US Southern Command posts photo of Marine with ‘Jerusalem Cross’ patch The command posted a photo of a Marine deployed to the Caribbean sporting a patch that was in violation of the service's uniform regulations.

US Southern Command posts photo of Marine with ‘Jerusalem Cross’ patch trib.al/kcry5J7

09.12.2025 22:22 — 👍 10    🔁 7    💬 3    📌 6
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Happy Thanksgiving from Task & Purpose To our readers and viewers: Happy Thanksgiving. We couldn’t do this without you, and we sure as hell wouldn’t want to.

Happy Thanksgiving from Task & Purpose trib.al/LicpkR6

27.11.2025 11:02 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 1    📌 0
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'F’ rated Fort Lee dining hall did not make 40 soldiers sick, officials say Dozens of soldiers reported food poisoning as the Fort Lee, Virginia, dining hall got a failing grade. Base officials say they're unrelated.

‘F’ rated Fort Lee dining hall did not make 40 soldiers sick, officials say trib.al/UIMfz72

24.09.2025 15:55 — 👍 7    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 3
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The Marine veteran behind this viral photo at the Chicago ICE protest The flag-waving Marine was at the anti-ICE protest near Chicago because of his beliefs, and said his training helped him weather tear gas.

“Oddly enough, it’s almost as if you’re eating a spicy dish and another flavor kicks in,” he added. “I thought ‘oh those must be the pepper balls I’m feeling.’” taskandpurpose.com/news/marine-...

22.09.2025 15:26 — 👍 105    🔁 32    💬 3    📌 3
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The Marine veteran behind this viral photo at the Chicago ICE protest The flag-waving Marine was at the anti-ICE protest near Chicago because of his beliefs, and said his training helped him weather tear gas.

The Marine veteran behind this viral photo at the Chicago ICE protest trib.al/ou11EUO

22.09.2025 14:22 — 👍 31    🔁 11    💬 0    📌 3
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Guard troops in DC are facing the wrath of the TikTok generation National Guard troops sent to Washington, D.C., are faced with locals who are using social media as a form of protest.

Guard troops in DC are facing the wrath of the TikTok generation trib.al/tosOILb

17.09.2025 15:45 — 👍 8    🔁 3    💬 2    📌 1
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At least 8 troops punished for social media comments about Charlie Kirk’s death Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated that troops and U.S. military civilians who celebrate Kirk’s death will face consequences.

At least 8 troops punished for social media comments about Charlie Kirk’s death trib.al/u4qMf9U

17.09.2025 16:39 — 👍 36    🔁 37    💬 8    📌 8
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Demoted general sues Utah National Guard, governor over firing Former Maj. Gen. Michael J. Turley, who was demoted to Lt. Col., claims in a lawsuit that an allegation of misconduct against him is false.

Demoted general sues Utah National Guard, governor over firing trib.al/aPvTUgf

21.08.2025 18:23 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Kristi Noem is living rent free in home used by Coast Guard commandant A DHS spokesman said Noem must live on the military base because she had been “so horribly doxxed and targeted that she is no longer able to safely live in her own apartment.”

NEEEEWS: Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem is living *for free* in a military home typically reserved for the U.S. Coast Guard’s top admiral, with no end in sight, officials familiar with the matter said.

A retired commandant calls it housing "brinkmanship."

wapo.st/4mike5W

15.08.2025 16:38 — 👍 75    🔁 27    💬 2    📌 5
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Troops deployed to the US-Mexico border will get a new medal Service members supporting federal agents along the U.S.-Mexico border will receive the medal instead of the Armed Forces Service Medal.

Troops deployed to the US-Mexico border will get a new medal trib.al/4pG2jEi

19.08.2025 19:14 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 5    📌 11

Six states (OH, WV, SC, TN, LA, MS) have pledged more than 1,100 National Guardsmen to go to DC. There are now 2,091 total National Guard troops activated for DC operations, per official numbers. Unclear how many hundreds of various federal agents were surged in as well. End point? Unclear.

19.08.2025 18:23 — 👍 30    🔁 16    💬 4    📌 1
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Marines investigating social media post that appears to mock potential recruit The investigation will look at who is responsible for the social media post, said a spokesman for Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island.

Marines investigating social media post that appears to mock potential recruit trib.al/qUGCLxv

18.08.2025 19:45 — 👍 3    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Air Force chief of staff to retire after just 2 years in top Pentagon job Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. David Allvin will remain in his current role until his successor is confirmed by the Senate.

Air Force chief of staff to retire after just 2 years in top Pentagon job trib.al/t9HNOIy

18.08.2025 21:58 — 👍 5    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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3 states sending 700 National Guard troops to DC At least 700 National Guard troops will be sent to Washington, D.C., nearly doubling the number of Guardsmen active in the capital.

Updated this story @taskandpurpose.com. Ohio and South Carolina are joining West Virginia in sending National Guard troops in DC. That brings the number of Guardsmen activated for this to ~1,500. taskandpurpose.com/news/west-vi...

17.08.2025 01:23 — 👍 518    🔁 278    💬 95    📌 101