Paul Szoldra
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This Army general wants leaders to stop texting their soldiers so damn much
The commanding general of the 10th Mountain Division wants the late-night texts from leaders to subordinates to stop. → Read More
After 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years, this WWII veteran finally has the medals he earned
A 97-year-old Army veteran who distinguished himself in combat during World War II has finally been presented the Bronze Star Medal. → Read More
Army awards WWII veteran medals he earned after 250 days of hellish combat and 78 years
A 97-year-old Army veteran who distinguished himself in combat during World War II has finally been presented the Bronze Star Medal. → Read More
US Military Myths: We're busting bullsh-t and rumors all this week
We’re going to pick apart military myths, rumors, and nonsense that have traveled around the U.S. military like wildfire. → Read More
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ features the most realistic aerial combat ever depicted on film
"Top Gun: Maverick" is finally here and it features the most realistic aerial combat ever depicted on film. → Read More
‘Top Gun: Maverick’ Review: Top Gun 2 is better than the original
"Top Gun: Maverick" is finally here and it features the most realistic aerial combat ever depicted on film. → Read More
How the US military is waging war on climate change
Climate change means the U.S. military has no choice but to adapt and learn to operate within a rapidly-changing world. → Read More
A fundamental transformation is taking place within the Marine Corps. Is that a good thing?
No matter who wins this debate, everyone involved can perhaps agree on one thing: “We cannot ... get this wrong.” → Read More
Commuting to war, Soviet-era uniforms and other observations from our correspondent in Kyiv
"As long as there are Russian troops on Ukrainian soil...this won't be a frozen conflict," Andy Milburn says during an interview in Kyiv. → Read More
Marine Corps 'Osprey' aircraft crashes in Norway
A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey helicopter has crashed in a mountainous region of Norway. Search and rescue efforts are ongoing. → Read More
A Russian attack on a nuclear power plant in Ukraine is being live-streamed on YouTube
The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine came under attack by Russian troops on Friday while being live-streamed on YouTube. → Read More
Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands as Russian forces menace capital
Despite fierce fighting inside the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv overnight, the Russians have so far failed to capture the city as of Saturday. → Read More
Russia launches full-scale attack on Ukraine
Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine on Wednesday following a weekslong military buildup of nearly 200,000 troops along its border. → Read More
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is underway. Here’s the situation now
Russia launched a full-scale attack on Ukraine on Wednesday following a weekslong military buildup of nearly 200,000 troops along its border. → Read More
Moscow orders Russian troops into Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has started once again, after President Vladimir Putin ordered "peacekeepers" into separatist regions. → Read More
Task & Purpose is looking for a few good writers
We're looking for a few good writers to join our growing Task & Purpose Contributor Network. Could you be one of them? Read on for more info. → Read More
What’s Next In War
Autonomous drones, laser weapons, and goggles that can see through vehicles, oh my. → Read More
Santa at War: A visual history of Jolly Old St. Nick in the unlikeliest of places
There is one Christmas tradition that seems at odds with the point of the holiday, but nevertheless, Santa regularly heads to war zones. → Read More
This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute
A video of special operations training appears to show Army Delta Force operators conducting a simulated hostage rescue mission. → Read More
This is how to rescue a hostage from terrorists in under a minute
A video of special operations training appears to show Army Delta Force operators conducting a simulated hostage rescue mission. → Read More