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"The pilot found himself, unfortunately, in a situation that we would deem unsafe over the beach,” said Capt. Adam Bryan. “We never intend to fly over the crowd that low.” The post Blue Angels commander calls beach flyover ‘unsafe’ appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Official portraits and biographies released by the Navy create an “elevated risk” for sailors and their families, the Navy said. The post Navy orders removal of commanders’ portraits, bios, on service websites appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The students' cross-country flights take place before their “check ride,” which is a culminating event where they are assessed on the totality of their skills. The post Army helicopter pilots to take solo flights in training for first time in decades appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Air Force recruits went through basic training without any exposure to planes. Now, boot camp will revolve around them. The post Air Force’s new basic training takes shape as recruits work on real planes appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The “Drongo” Company, 7th Psychological Operations Battalion, will carry out missions under U.S. Africa Command. The post Army stands up new PSYOP Company focused on Africa appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The Paul B. Magnuson Award honors a VA researcher whose rehabilitation work helps older Veterans regain strength, mobility and independence.
VA Research published new findings on cancer screenings for Veterans, improving rural VA hospitals and info on a suicide prevention program.
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Central air conditioning in affected barracks was turned back Thursday, a U.S. Army Garrison Hawaii spokesman said. A water plant failure caused water issues at least four bases. The post Barracks air conditioning restored for about 4,000 Hawaii soldiers appeared first on Task & Purpose.
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Experts who have worked with special ops troops caution that the screening plan must be cautious with testosterone replacement, which carries significant side effects. The post Pentagon’s testosterone program builds on ‘operator syndrome’ worries in special operations appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The House of Representatives postponed a vote on the Take Care of America’s Veterans Act on Thursday. The post Divisive veterans benefits bill stalls in the House appeared first on Task & Purpose.
At the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System, a new pilot program is taking shape to assist diabetic Veterans who are facing a growing challenge: food insecurity.
From inside a Washington jail, an inmate targeted seriously ill veterans at VA facilities, fooling staffers into revealing personal information. The post Inmate called VA medical centers from jail phones as part of elaborate scam appeared first on Task & Purpose.
From inside a Washington jail, an inmate targeted seriously ill veterans at VA facilities, fooling staffers into revealing personal information. The post Veterans in VA care targeted by inmate in elaborate phone scam appeared first on Task & Purpose.
“If treatment is recommended, it's entirely your choice to receive testosterone replacement therapy,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said. The post Pentagon announces testosterone screening for troops 30 and older appeared first on Task & Purpose.
William Upham posted a video of himself in uniform claiming that President Donald Trump is “your enemy and he must be killed.” The post Marines condemn ‘disturbing statements’ from veteran running for Congress appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Veterans involved in nuclear waste clean ups at sites near Enewetak Atoll in the Marshall Islands, Palomares, Spain, and Thule, Greenland, say they've battled decades of health issues, including cancers. The post Veterans of nuclear cleanups could soon get compensation appeared first on Task & Purpose.
VA’s largest research effort, the Million Veteran Program (MVP), is making history, and you can be part of it.
A "high-risk" plan to use old machines to produce modern M795 artillery shells backfired, an Inspector General report found. The post A Texas factory cost nearly $500 million but has produced zero artillery shells appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Failed pumps at a water treatment plant have left about 4,000 soldiers who live in water-cooled barracks without central air conditioning. The post Thousands of soldiers at Hawaii bases without air conditioning after plant failure appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Though major exercise like African Lion continue, the U.S. has reduced forces in Africa and leaders have sought a path to "empowerment over dependency" for allies. The post US plans to create ‘drone academy’ in Morocco amid strategy shift appeared first on Task & Purpose.
Aviation Machinist’s Mate Third Class George Milton Neal was one of the only Black sailors in the Navy assigned to a search and rescue unit when he and two comrades evaded capture for nine days in North Korea. The post Navy ship honors sailor from famed North Korea rescue mission appeared first on Task & Purpose.
A nationwide outdoor challenge invites participants to get outside, build connections and explore activities that support well-being this summer.
Army Medal of Honor recipient Pfc. Garfield M. Langhorn was reinterred at Calverton National Cemetery, New York, on July 3, 2026.
Use it or lose it! Keep your brain sharp with puzzles and stay active to keep your body strong. Practice skills, stay moving, and don’t let abilities fade!
The new closure, aimed at ships “entering and exiting Iranian ports,” begins Tuesday. President Donald Trump said it may include a 20% tariff on other traffic in the key waterway. The post US to restart blockade of Strait of Hormuz, may charge major toll appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The U.S. military has used one-way attack sea drones for the first time in combat. The vessels struck Iranian targets over the weekend. The post US uses drone boats for first time in latest Iran strikes appeared first on Task & Purpose.
The Army is cutting the Office of Soldiers' Counsel, whose attorneys help soldiers facing medical discharge. “They're doing it at the expense of some of the most vulnerable members of the military,” a lawyer said. The post The Army is cutting back legal help for soldiers fighting medical discharge appeared first on Task & Purpose.
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