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  • You May Fly Over a Land Forever; You May Bomb It, Atomize It, Wipe It Clean of Life — But… April 20, 2026
    “You may fly over a land forever; you may bomb it, atomize it, and wipe it clean of life — but if you desire to defend it, protect it, and keep it for civilization, you must do this on the ground, the way the Roman Legions did — by putting your soldiers in the mud.”— […]
    Charles Faint
  • Trump Confirms: ICE Is Really In Airports for “Spirit Airlines QRF” April 20, 2026
    By Hugh Jashol, for Article 107 News* FORT LAUDERDALE, FL — In a bold move aimed at “enhancing passenger experience through rapid crisis response,” federal officials announced today that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will now be stationed at major airports nationwide to serve as a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) for Spirit Airlines. The […]
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  • What to Do When You Just Can’t Talk About It April 20, 2026
    By Britta Reque-Dragicevic This first appeared in Britta’s blog, “Life After War” and is republished with the author’s permission. ___________________________ It lines your inside, this presence you’ve become so familiar with that you’re not sure where you end and it begins. It’s just… there. Always there. Images. Scents. Sounds. Fear. Memories. Pain. You try to shut it out. […]
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  • Metamorphosis: Embracing ‘Being’ in a ‘Having’ World – A Veteran’s Journey April 19, 2026
    In our life, where does true fulfillment lie? Philosopher, Erich Fromm, posited a profound dichotomy that might hold the answer: the contrast between “having” and “being.” As we navigate the complexities of our existence, this distinction becomes a beacon, guiding us towards a more meaningful engagement with ourselves and the world around us. This journey […]
    JC Glick
  • We Convince Ourselves of an Open Secret April 19, 2026
    We go from one to the next. We convince ourselves we are impervious. We can shuffle from one to another without one affecting the other. We convince ourselves they exist in a vacuum. That they exist in the confines of the shift. We convince ourselves of so many falsities.  We convince ourselves of impossible dilutions. That the outbursts of anger […]
    Jake Smith

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  • Marines seize Iranian cargo ship, Trump says April 19, 2026
    The USS Spruance fired on the ship and Marines boarded it as it tried to get past the blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. The post Marines seize Iranian cargo ship, Trump says appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • The Army wants an unmanned ground vehicle to evacuate wounded and resupply the front line April 19, 2026
    A new solicitation seeks a modular ground drone that can help navigate the “last tactical mile,” helping to reduce the risk to soldiers. The post The Army wants an unmanned ground vehicle to evacuate wounded and resupply the front line appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Two soldiers wounded in a bear attack in Alaska April 18, 2026
    The soldiers from the 11th Airborne Division encountered a brown bear while doing land navigation training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson.  The post Two soldiers wounded in a bear attack in Alaska appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Iran war demonstrates a ‘combat credible’ Space Force, top guardian says April 18, 2026
    Guardians are contributing “combat spacepower” in Operation Epic Fury, including carrying out missile tracking and electronic warfare missions. The post Iran war demonstrates a ‘combat credible’ Space Force, top guardian says appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Navy moves to emphasize technical job skills in enlisted promotions April 17, 2026
    Navy officials will make changes to the skills emphasized in the promotions process, so sailors rated this year will not be affected. The post Navy moves to emphasize technical job skills in enlisted promotions appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Patty Nieberg