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Why grenades in movies look nothing like real life
Yeah, yeah, yeah… We know grenades in movies aren’t like the real thing . But that could make you wonder: “why not?” Real grenades are puffs of smoke with a bit of high-velocity metal.
We Are The Mighty·May 26
Community
DAV statement on Major Richard Star Act
The vote to turn the Major Richard Star Act into law is long overdue. Fortunately, a “ discharge petition ” can finally get this done.
DAV·May 26
Legacy
81 years after Iwo, these Marines reunited on Memorial Day — and instantly started trash talking
Despite 81 years since the island of Iwo Jima was declared secure — and several years since these two Marines last saw one another — the first thing out of their mouths wasn’t sentimental, it was...
Military Times - Veterans·May 26
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Sapper-turned-influencer charged for bomb-making tutorials
A former U.S. Army combat engineer turned gun influencer was arrested for distributing videos that provided step-by-step instructions on making explosives.
Military Times - Veterans·May 26
Legacy
The story behind the World War II aircraft that started Air Force One
After Franklin D. Roosevelt returned from his meeting with British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in Casablanca in January 1943, Hap Arnold knew something had to change.
We Are The Mighty·May 26
Health
Your spring-harvest farm-to-table must-haves
A guide to enjoying spring’s bounty on your plate Spring is known for longer days, warmer weather and new growth. This includes the growth of vibrant produce like leafy greens, root vegetables,...
VA News·May 26
Health
Veteran care will improve with Federal EHR updates
The Federal Electronic Health Record (EHR) received critical updates this month enabling the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health care teams to make more informed decisions that improve Veteran.
VA News·May 26
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Green Berets tested glider drones for supply drops during a massive special operations exercise
Special operations units might rely on uncrewed glider drones to get resupplied in the near future. At the very least, the concept was put to the test during the largest special operations training...
Task & Purpose·May 26
Health
How understanding moral injury could save veterans’ lives
Romero For most of her 16 years with the New Mexico Army National Guard, retired Master Sgt. Crystal Romero loved with her job and the opportunities that came with it.
DAV·May 26
Legacy
9/11 hero Welles Crowther to receive Presidential Medal of Freedom
The Presidential Medal of Freedom is one of the two highest honors the United States can bestow on civilians, and the only one chosen by the President of the United States..
We Are The Mighty·May 26
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US forces strike Iranian boats, launch sites in Bandar Abbas
U.S. forces carried out attacks on multiple Iranian targets along the Persian Gulf Monday night, in what U.S. Central Command called “self-defense strikes.” “U.S.
Task & Purpose·May 26
Health
LiveWholeHealth #319: Use local produce for this bangin’ quesadilla recipe
Spring is here, and that means lots of fresh fruits and vegetables are growing in our local communities. Picking produce from your garden or visiting a Farmers’ Market is a great way to support your..
VA News·May 25
Legacy
Dozens of Revolutionary War soldiers laid to rest after 250 years
Two and a half centuries after they died in battle, nearly four dozen Continental Army soldiers were formally laid to rest.
Task & Purpose·May 25
Legacy
Navy Veteran found healing in Vietnam after 54 years
Phil Yates’s volunteer mission to former war zone In 1972, Phil Yates found himself at Yankee Station off the coast of Vietnam.
VA News·May 25
Transition
Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for May 25, 2026
Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.
VA News·May 25
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One dead, others wounded in shooting at Fort Hood recreation area
Fort Hood military police got into a shootout with civilians Saturday night, in an incident that left one person dead, the Army said on Sunday.
Task & Purpose·May 24
Family
It’s hot. Here’s how to stay safe with your medicines this summer
Summer is finally here! For many of us, that means more time outside, physical activity and exposure to the heat. Whether you’re splashing in the pool with friends and family, tending the garden or...
VA News·May 24
Service
Marines stage mock evacuation at Venezuela embassy
Four months after American special operations forces infiltrated Venezuelan airspace to raid its capital city, U.S. troops were once again flying over Caracas.
Task & Purpose·May 24
Legacy
AUSA graphic novel spotlights ex-NFL player who earned the Medal of Honor
The only pass that Maurice Britt caught during his brief NFL career went for a 45-yard touchdown. Britt played nine games for the Detroit Lions in 1941 before the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor,...
We Are The Mighty·May 24
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Army reaches its recruiting goal several months early
The Army successfully hit its recruiting goal for the 2026 fiscal year, more than four months ahead of its deadline. The Army announced on Saturday that it reached its goal of signing 61,500 people...
Task & Purpose·May 23

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Space Force to test new mess dress uniform this fall

A Space Force general donned a new mess dress that the service is testing for wear this fall, an official confirmed to Task & Purpose.

Task & PurposeJun 22service

An Education Benefit for Veterans' Families Is Ending. Here’s What to Know

A change included in a 2022 federal spending law is about to affect military families receiving Survivors’ and Dependents' Educational Assistance, or Chapter 35, for high school-age dependents.

Military.com - BenefitsJun 22benefits

World of Warships’ America 250 update is a love letter to US Navy history

World of Warships is always making content for naval history buffs but its America 250 update goes above and beyond. Those interested in game play will love the game’s new “Dawn of a Nation”...

We Are The MightyJun 22legacy

How virtual care helped one Veteran finally face his PTSD

It’s never too late: Army Veteran finds path to PTSD recovery through virtual care Three years ago, Darrell Fullmer would never have imagined sitting in front of his laptop, talking openly about his...

VA NewsJun 22health

Hiring Veterans: Jobs of the week for June 22, 2026

Editor’s note: This post contains links to jobs that are active at the time of publishing. Most job listings close 7–30 days after posting.

VA NewsJun 22transition

US carries out days of airstrikes in Somalia after a month’s pause

After more than a month without conducting airstrikes in Somalia, the U.S. military quickly ramped up its actions in the country this past week. U.S.

Task & PurposeJun 22service

How a Holocaust survivor saved 40 POWs in Korea

Hunger pangs became a constant, unwelcome companion for Tibor “Ted” Rubin. The 13-year-old Hungarian boy’s empty stomach wasn’t the worst of it, either.

We Are The MightyJun 22legacy

Army forms new command to create a ‘covering force’ in the Pacific

The Army officially created a new kind of formation this past week, moving thousands of soldiers into a “multi-domain command.

Task & PurposeJun 21service

500 volunteers, one mission: Rebuilding for those who served

Restoring more than a building More than 500 volunteers gathered March 31 to renovate the Veterans Resource Center in Dallas, improving a facility that provides essential services to homeless and...

VA NewsJun 21community

VA ends gender identity-based programs, messaging and activities

The Department of Veterans Affairs is directing all healthcare facilities to end gender identity-based programs and activities, as well as reclassifying medical care coordinators who help LGBTQ+...

Task & PurposeJun 21health

Self-taught crochet artist surprises Marine dad with ‘meaningful gift’ for Father’s Day

Eleven-year-old Charlotte Smith learned how to crochet a single chain from her great-grandmother. Now a proficient self-taught crochet artist, Charlotte recently surprised her dad, Marine Master...

Military Families MagazineJun 21service

The mental health crisis of military-connected families and the system that doesn’t protect us

One of the most difficult conversations within the military-connected community is the intersection of long-term military service, trauma, and personality traits that can become increasingly...

We Are The MightyJun 21family

From homelessness to Employee of the Year

One Veteran’s powerful journey of perseverance over homelessness For Linton Daniels, military service is a family legacy. A fourth-generation Marine, he served four years honoring the belief that...

VA NewsJun 20health

Why miniguns like the M134 can fire thousands of rounds per minute and not jam

The M-134 “minigun” does not sound like a gun, really. A rifle pops and a machine gun thumps, but the thing rips . One long, flat, ripping note with no gaps in it; like reality being unzipped, ending...

We Are The MightyJun 20service

Air Force relocates recon drone squadron to Japan

The Air Force is permanently moving three of its RQ-4 Global Hawk surveillance drones to Yokota Air Base in Japan, after more than a decade of being stationed in Guam.

Task & PurposeJun 20service

Revolutionary War soldier identified after 246 years

Nearly 250 years after he died in the Battle of Camden, researchers identified Pvt. John Pumphrey as one of more than a dozen Continental Army John Does that were found near the battlefield.

Task & PurposeJun 20legacy

Rural community profile: Revisiting Fort Meade, South Dakota

With almost a quarter of all Veterans in the United States residing in rural communities, ensuring that they receive quality healthcare close to home is more important than ever.

VA NewsJun 19health

Navy lifts blockade, will keep ships around the Strait of Hormuz

The Navy will keep its ships in the area around the Strait of Hormuz after lifting its blockade, U.S. Central Command said on Thursday, ending two months of a dual stoppage of the waterway.

Task & PurposeJun 19service

‘Hell ship’ responsible for one of the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years

More than 80 years after its sinking, long-buried documents in both the American and Japanese archives held the key to locating the seemingly lost location of the Japanese “Hell ship” Hōfuku Maru.

Army Times - VeteransJun 19legacy

‘Hell ship’ responsible for the largest single-day loss of Allied POWs discovered after more than 80 years

More than 80 years after its sinking, long-buried documents in both the American and Japanese archives held the key to locating the seemingly lost location of the Japanese “Hell ship” Hōfuku Maru.

Military Times - VeteransJun 19legacy

Like military father, like military sons: a Father’s Day story of Army service and legacy

Twenty-five years ago, now Army Col. Paul Smith became a husband, a father and a soldier. “It was an interesting start, for sure,” he reflected.

Military Families MagazineJun 19service

Flu outbreak leaves nearly 160 Air Force trainees sick

An influenza outbreak that started in late May has left nearly 160 Air Force recruits sick, with some hospitalized. An Air Force spokesperson told Task & Purpose that the 37th Training Wing has been...

Task & PurposeJun 19service

Secret Service agent who shielded Kennedy laid to rest at Arlington in ‘full circle’ moment

When the sound of a gunshot pierced the lively hum of a crowded motorcade more than 60 years ago, Clint Hill threw himself across the bodies of President John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Military Times - VeteransJun 19legacy

The 5 most important lessons about lethality via historical quotes

The views and opinion expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of any entities mentioned. The Marine Corps taught me how to fight.

We Are The MightyJun 19service