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Tank crews are often required to reach a certain score on gunnery qualifications before they can stencil a name on the main gun. trib.al/W65TPGC
We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Divine Intervention’
Tank crews are often required to reach a certain score on gunnery qualifications before they can stencil a name on the main gun.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 9h
To fix dilapidated barracks, Hegseth steers Pentagon toward private sector trib.al/j2IWjj5
To fix dilapidated barracks, Hegseth steers Pentagon toward private sector
The defense secretary released a memo that give the new Barracks Task Force 30 days to produce a plan to overhaul military barracks.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 9h
Troops turning to military relief groups for cash with next paycheck in doubt trib.al/TdDHiw1
Troops turning to military relief groups for cash with next paycheck in doubt
Service members have been working without pay since the government shutdown began on Oct. 1. They are increasingly asking for financial help.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 18h
We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Divine Intervention’ trib.al/h7o7c4p
We salute the soldiers who named their tank ‘Divine Intervention’
Tank crews are often required to reach a certain score on gunnery qualifications before they can stencil a name on the main gun.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 22h
True North embeds mental health and religious support teams directly in units to help troops, military civilians, and families get care. trib.al/j1lq10J
Air Force training command may stop embedding mental health teams within units
True North embeds mental health and religious support teams directly in units to help troops, military civilians, and families get care.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
After more than 30 years, a key medical tracking system now lists Gulf War Illness as a formal diagnosis in international medical practice. trib.al/TZDulj3
Long-dismissed 'Gulf War Illness' finally recognized with international medical code
After more than 30 years, a key medical tracking system now lists Gulf War Illness as a formal diagnosis in international medical practice.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
A new poll released Wednesday found most Americans want the military to remain politically neutral, but are split on domestic deployments. trib.al/M4gUop0
Poll: Most Americans say military should be apolitical and face only 'external threats'
A new poll released Wednesday found most Americans want the military to remain politically neutral, but are split on domestic deployments.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
Poll: Most Americans say military should be apolitical and face only ‘external threats’ trib.al/54buOJu
Poll: Most Americans say military should be apolitical and face only 'external threats'
A new poll released Wednesday found most Americans want the military to remain politically neutral, but are split on domestic deployments.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
Long-dismissed ‘Gulf War Illness’ finally recognized with international medical code trib.al/nUkOK4V
Long-dismissed 'Gulf War Illness' finally recognized with international medical code
After more than 30 years, a key medical guide now lists Gulf War Illness as a formal illness in international medical practice.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
Air Force training command may stop embedding mental health teams within units trib.al/Cde8QJU
Air Force training command may stop embedding mental health teams within units
True North embeds mental health and religious support teams directly in units to help troops, military civilians, and families get care.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
Hegseth's grooming directive is already reshaping how religious beard waivers are handled today. Full story: trib.al/J48VTDr

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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
Some barracks funding has been diverted to border operations this year, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a new 'investment plan.' trib.al/2AqBN48
Hegseth directs new task force to come up with ‘barracks investment plan’
Some barracks funding has been diverted to border operations this year, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a new 'investment plan.'
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 1d
A VA staffer blindly approved tens of thousands of disability claims. Some veterans missed out on benefits, others may have been overpaid. trib.al/rl8AIa3
One VA staffer rubber-stamped benefits at 20 times the normal rate. That could be bad news for vets.
A VA staffer blindly approved tens of thousands of disability claims. Some veterans missed out on benefits, others may have been overpaid.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 2d
Driver will play John Chapman, an Air Force combat controller killed in Afghanistan, in 'Alone at Dawn.' Ron Howard will direct. trib.al/5yboU1M
Adam Driver will portray Air Force Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman
Driver will play John Chapman, an Air Force combat controller killed in Afghanistan, in 'Alone at Dawn.' Ron Howard will direct.
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Hegseth directs new task force to come up with ‘barracks investment plan’ trib.al/NAkGV2G
Hegseth directs new task force to come up with ‘barracks investment plan’
Some barracks funding has been diverted to border operations this year, but Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth ordered a new 'investment plan.'
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 2d
One VA staffer rubber-stamped benefits at 20 times the normal rate. That could be bad news for vets. trib.al/hwaDsLN
One VA staffer rubber-stamped benefits at 20 times the normal rate. That could be bad news for vets.
A VA staffer blindly approved tens of thousands of disability claims. Some veterans missed out on benefits, others may have been overpaid.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 2d
The memo appeared to meet Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's call for a 'combat' fitness test. But officials said it was fake. trib.al/abcGsqQ
Air Force says viral 'combat fitness' memo isn't real
The memo appeared to meet Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's call for a 'combat' fitness test. But officials said it was fake.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
Limited data rights are delaying Navy repairs on submarines and fighter jets, impacting operation readiness, a watchdog found. trib.al/aBUh3oV
Navy maintenance crews are cannibalizing jets and submarines for spare parts
Limited data rights are delaying Navy repairs on submarines and fighter jets, impacting operation readiness, a watchdog found.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
The ruling follows orders for the Texas National Guard to deploy to Portland and Chicago after trying to federalize Oregon troops. trib.al/Y8qxXji
National Guard deployment to Portland blocked as Texas troops called up
The ruling follows orders for the Texas National Guard to deploy to Portland and Chicago after trying to federalize Oregon troops.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
The president authorized the deployment of National Guard troops after Gov. Pritzker says he refused to order them into Chicago. trib.al/IdJ854r
Trump authorizes 300 National Guard troops to deploy to Chicago
The president authorized the deployment of National Guard troops after Gov. Pritzker says he refused to order them into Chicago.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
Space Force is looking at putting satellites into space to serve as a permanent set of aggressors for training exercises. trib.al/duvcfFD
Space Force wants an opposition force in orbit
Space Force is looking at putting satellites into space to serve as a permanent set of aggressors for training exercises.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
Marine vet Adam Driver will portray Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman in movie trib.al/R0VIJ8S
Marine vet Adam Driver will portray Medal of Honor recipient John Chapman in movie
Driver will play John Chapman, an Air Force Combat Controller killed in Afghanistan, in 'Alone at Dawn.' Ron Howard will direct.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
Air Force says viral ‘combat fitness’ memo isn’t real trib.al/JjeXM61
Air Force says viral 'combat fitness' memo isn't real
The debunked memo claimed that airmen who scored at least 90 points on the new PT test could test once a year and opt out of the 2-mile run.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 3d
Navy maintenance crews are cannibalizing jets and submarines for spare parts trib.al/aK1p0j7
Navy maintenance crews are cannibalizing jets and submarines for spare parts
Limited data rights are delaying Navy repairs on submarines and fighter jets, impacting operation readiness, a watchdog found.
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Task & Purpose @taskandpurpose.com · 4d
Trump sends California National Guard troops to Portland trib.al/xkyYZfk
Trump sends California National Guard troops to Portland
At least 100 California National Guard soldiers arrived in Oregon overnight, with more to come, according to Gov. Tina Kotek.
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