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1 day ago · Former soldier in fraudulent marriage must repay $200k in benefits. Task & Purpose was founded in 2014 as a voice for the military community, and continues to serve that community with accurate ...
The inside story behind the Pentagon’s ill-fated quest for a real-life ...
Jul 11, 2021 · The opening pages of Heinlein’s classic present the future soldier as a one-man army, soaring above enemy forces jet-assisted leaps and bounds clad in an armored exoskeleton reminiscent of “a ...
Everything under the hull of the AbramsX main battle tank - Task …
Oct 12, 2022 · Underneath the hull, though, it’s a whole new tank. For the potential AbramsX tankers, it’s a whole new setup. In the current Abrams, the crew consists of a commander, gunner, loader, and ...
7.62 NATO vs .308 Winchester ammo: What's the difference?
Mar 30, 2021 · The 7.62×51 NATO chamber is imperceptibly longer than the .308 Winchester, extending between 0.006 and 0.010 inches beyond the .308 SAAMI specs. This results in a 7.62 case that is ever so ...
Air Force pilots explain why the F-22 Raptor is a ‘beast’ in aerial …
May 12, 2022 · Retired Air Force Col. Terry “Stretch” Scott found that out during his time flying the F-22 Raptor, the Air Force’s fifth-generation fighter designed to kick down the door of enemy air ...
MARSOC, Navy SEALs, and Army Rangers: SOF by the numbers
Dec 20, 2023 · As of Nov. 2023, there are over 10,000 people assigned to NSW, comprised of SEALs, SWCC, civilian employees, and Navy Reserve personnel. There are ten different Navy SEAL teams. Each team is ...
How rank and rate works in the Navy - Task & Purpose
Oct 20, 2023 · These sailors can earn a rating through examination, known as “striking for rate.”. Those who choose that approach are called “strikers.”. The rate is what sailors are identified by, so ...
Best Long-Range Walkie Talkies (Review & Buying Guide) in 2023
Sep 21, 2022 · Our verdict on long-range walkie talkies. Using a handheld radio at a long distance takes more than just a solid radio. It takes knowledge of waveforms, proper antenna choice, and knowing how to ...
A guide to every beret worn by American service members - Task …
Oct 19, 2023 · U.S. Army Special Forces have worn the green beret since 1953 when Special Forces Maj. Herbert Brucker designated it as their headgear. In the same year, 1st Lt. Roger Pezelle adopted it for use ...
7 Phrases You’ll Want To Keep Using After The Military
Feb 8, 2016 · Here are seven phrases from military jargon that you can use to replace your everyday vernacular. 1. Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. In civilian vernacular, this translates to: “What the fuck.”. Except ...