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  • Combat Air Assault March 7, 2026
    by David Hollar, Vietnam War Veteran _____________________ Troops in Vietnam got around by foot, tanks, armored personnel carriers, and helicopters. The helicopter is the mode I remember most vividly, and it was used most of the time. If we were going into an area, we would be heading for a Landing Zone (LZ). This was […]
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  • Lifting of the Veil: Existential Struggles of Combat Veterans March 7, 2026
    By Chris Frueh, PhD “Trying to fit all warriors into the typical DSM PTSD paradigm or blaming violence is totally out of touch with who we are. The absence of mission, the loss of brothers and sisters, the frustrations of civilian society are what strain the mind for many of us. Without intending to sound […]
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  • Tips for Choosing Reliable Transportation and Logistics Services March 6, 2026
    Photo by Adem Percem on Unsplash For any organization, finding reliable transportation and logistics services is essential. A right decision enhances productivity, lowers costs, and improves on-time delivery. Choosing the right provider requires paying attention to multiple factors. This guideprovides practical tips on how to find a reliable logistics partner. Assess Company Experience When a […]
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  • Strength grows through pressure, not comfort March 6, 2026
    There is a persistent lie in modern culture that comfort is the goal. We are told that success means insulation from stress, distance from hardship, and a life engineered to minimize friction. Convenience is marketed as progress. Ease is confused with achievement. Yet anyone who has worn a uniform, led troops, buried a friend, raised […]
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  • Life in the Dark March 6, 2026
    Just like our eyes, our hearts adjust to the dark. I’ve been thinking about this stuff lately. The nature of evil and good. Moral compass. Spirituality. And what makes someone a good person or a bad person. When I was younger I viewed things from a pretty black-and-white perspective. Things had to be one or […]
    Shelly Harlow

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  • Coast Guard swimmer dies from injuries sustained in offshore rescue March 6, 2026
    Coast Guard Petty Officer 2nd Class Tyler Jaggers was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross while in the hospital for his actions in a Feb. 27 offshore rescue. The post Coast Guard swimmer dies from injuries sustained in offshore rescue appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Your next Army Field Manual might be written with AI March 6, 2026
    The soldiers who create and update the manuals and guides that make up Army doctrine are rolling artificial intelligence tools into the process. The post Your next Army Field Manual might be written with AI appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Patty Nieberg
  • Marine Corps swim qualification tests are about to get tougher March 6, 2026
    Marines will have to tread water for longer periods of time under the new swim qualifications, which will go into effect on Oct. 1. The post Marine Corps swim qualification tests are about to get tougher appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Jeff Schogol
  • Marine who crawled under bridge to plant explosives approved for Medal of Honor March 5, 2026
    Marine Capt. John Ripley hung demolition charges beneath a key bridge, swinging hand-over-hand for three hours while under fire. The post Marine who crawled under bridge to plant explosives approved for Medal of Honor appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Matt White
  • Pentagon names soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike March 5, 2026
    The names of two soldiers initially listed as ‘unaccounted for’ in the attack were released on March 4. Four other soldiers killed in the strike were first identified on March 3 by military officials. The post Pentagon names soldiers killed in Iranian drone strike appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Jeff Schogol