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In 2023, Task & Purpose is doubling down on news and analysis of combat, real-world operations, and veterans issues. → Read More
Five years have passed since my last report for Task & Purpose, and I’m proud to announce I’ve returned as the next editor-in-chief. → Read More
With the Taliban on the offensive, Afghanistan’s future may depend on this homegrown commando force. → Read More
Almost eight years after my last combat mission, I returned to Afghanistan — not as a combatant but as a journalist. → Read More
Don't rule out Afghanistan for your next fun-filled family vacation! → Read More
The GCPSU are an elite Afghan police unit responsible for responding to high-profile attacks and conducting high-risk arrests. → Read More
T&P's Marty Skovlund Jr. attends an Afghan special forces graduation ceremony. → Read More
T&P's Marty Skovlund Jr. meets an Afghan commando who's been fighting the Taliban for 12 years. → Read More
Task & Purpose's Marty Skovlund Jr. reports from Afghanistan. → Read More
Senior NCOs tell Task & Purpose the new Security Force Assistance Brigade beret order came from top Army brass — and their soldiers don't deserve abuse. → Read More
Task & Purpose goes on set with CBS' new military show 'SEAL Team.' → Read More
Task & Purpose goes on set with CBS' new military show 'SEAL Team.' → Read More
What must the next-generation combat vehicle get right in the next round of testing? → Read More
A newly minted female infantryman speaks up about all the rumors surrounding the Army's first integrated class of frontline soldiers. → Read More
Task & Purpose has learned that the 75th Ranger Regiment will be activating a fifth Ranger battalion to provisional status on May 22. → Read More
The U.S. Army is officially on the hunt for a new rifle to replace the M16 family of weapons. → Read More
The Pentagon on Friday announced an investigation into the deaths of two Army Rangers killed during a firefight in Afghanistan, citing “friendly fire." → Read More
SOCOM just released a sources sought notice asking for companies who are capable of producing the next generation of sniper rifles. → Read More
If you take your range days seriously, then throw a little bit of physical activity into the mix during your next training session. → Read More
From uniforms that don’t hide anyone to vaccines that don’t protect against actual threats, the defense budget has plenty to be ashamed of. → Read More