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  • In Silence, My Mind Wanders… and Wonders April 12, 2026
    The peaceful silence broken by the swaying branches and warm breeze. The sun gently warms the skin as I look out upon the world. In such a silence the mind wanders. In such silence the mind wonders.  As I sit, I ponder who it is I am.  How it is I got here. Who it is I want […]
    Jake Smith
  • The Fear April 12, 2026
    I smelled it, the first time.The stink of Fear, underscored by the whites of his eyesIn the dead of night, We Men sent to take him-His children screaming, crying. His wife struggling and tryingTo comfort his family.I felt nothing for him.He was the enemy.A terrorist. The next time,It was mine.The heat of the day, the […]
    Aaron Smith
  • America Runs on Fraud and Calls It Growth April 11, 2026
    Here’s the first rule of modern American economics: if you can light taxpayer money on fire and warm three adjacent zip codes, somebody in a navy suit will call it growth. Yes, there are citations for this, because we now live in a country where satire has to show up with receipts just to keep […]
    Tammy Pondsmith
  • Thanking the Military Child – in their own words April 11, 2026
    By Corbett Glick and J.C. Glick So often, when we thank veterans for their service, we focus on those in uniform and those that used to wear the uniform. In all this gratitude, we sometimes forget the ones that get no choice in the service to their country — the Military Child. The Military Child doesn’t get […]
    Corbett Glick
  • Key Challenges Solved by Enterprise IT Services Today April 10, 2026
    Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Modern organizations rely on stable, secure, and efficient technology systems to stay competitive and responsive. From managing data to supporting remote work, IT has become deeply tied to everyday operations. As demands grow, businesses face increasing pressure to maintain performance while controlling costs and risks. That is where enterprise […]
    Avery Devereaux

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  • Man arrested after climbing up on and damaging an Air Force C-130 in Ireland April 12, 2026
    A man climbed onto the transport plane while it was parked at Shannon Airport and hit it repeatedly with a tool before being stopped. The post Man arrested after climbing up on and damaging an Air Force C-130 in Ireland appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • USS Stockdale flies shaken, not stirred battle flag April 12, 2026
    The USS Stockdale returned to port flying its “007” battle flag in honor of its namesake, Vice Adm. James Bond Stockdale. The post USS Stockdale flies shaken, not stirred battle flag appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Two destroyers cross Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine clearance mission April 11, 2026
    The USS Frank E. Petersen and USS Michael Murphy sailed into the Persian Gulf to start preparations for sweeping the waterway for explosives.  The post Two destroyers cross Strait of Hormuz ahead of mine clearance mission appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • More than 300 Hawaii National Guard troops activated as a third storm hits the state April 11, 2026
    Last month’s storms saw thousands evacuated in flooded parts of Oahu, with military units carrying out extensive search and rescue efforts. The post More than 300 Hawaii National Guard troops activated as a third storm hits the state appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton
  • Navy divers, ship recover Artemis II crew after splashdown April 10, 2026
    Specialized medical divers made first contact with the astronauts of Artemis II after their spaceship returned to Earth on Friday. The post Navy divers, ship recover Artemis II crew after splashdown appeared first on Task & Purpose.
    Nicholas Slayton