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Navy moves to emphasize technical job skills in enlisted promotions

The Navy is implementing changes that will have promotion boards weigh technical job expertise over outside factors like ...

Iran war demonstrates a ‘combat credible’ Space Force, top guardian says

Guardians are contributing “combat spacepower” in Operation Epic Fury, including carrying out electronic warfare missions.
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New Hegseth shaving rules for military appear to target religious exemptions

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As naval combat evolves, there will be few ‘safe havens’ in a future war

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Some Texas National Guard troops replaced in Illinois after failing to meet standards

Add Task & Purpose (opens in a new tab) Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results. The Texas Military ...
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Some troops report mid-month pay issues after Pentagon shifts billions amid shutdown

As the government shutdown nears its 23rd day, some troops did not receive their correct paycheck — or got paid at all last week — according to service members Task & Purpose spoke with and a ...
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Billboards aimed at troops ask ‘is this what you signed up for?’

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Army will now tie retention bonuses to PT scores, job performance

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VA to officially rescind controversial disability rule following outcry

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Marines got into a shootout with suspected gang members in Haiti

The gunfight started on Nov. 13 after suspected gang members opened fire on Marines guarding the embassy in Port-au-Prince. By Nicholas Slayton Published Nov 15, 2025 2:10 PM EST Add Task & Purpose ...
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It only took 2 weeks for the Iran war to cause a draft scare

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