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- 1.Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timelineNicholas Slayton · To date, at least 23 American service members have been killed and hundreds more wounded. The post Tracking America’s latest conflict: The Iran war timeline appeared first on Task & Purpose .
- 2.How airmen are leading a ‘revolution’ in aircraft maintenanceDavid Roza · A new system developed by airmen could save billions of dollars, boost aircraft readiness, and improve maintainers' quality of life. The post How airmen are leading a ‘revolution’ in aircraft maintena
- 3.Air Force launches free Wi-Fi in its dormsNicholas Slayton · An initial 28 sites already have free Internet, with work already underway to provide it to airmen at additional dorms. The post Air Force launches free Wi-Fi in its dorms appeared first on Task & Pur
- 4.Air Force sends F-16s to remote island in the western AleutiansNicholas Slayton · It was the first time in many years that fighter jets were at Eareckson Air Station in an air defense role, NORAD said. The post Air Force sends F-16s to remote island in the western Aleutians appeare
- 5.Former Fort Bragg contractor charged with leaking military secretsNicholas Slayton · Army contractor James Thomas Ashbacher is accused of posting defense secrets online and stealing night vision goggles. The post Former Fort Bragg contractor charged with leaking military secrets appea
- 6.Navy corpsman with Marine Raiders ran into burning building to save French soldiers after Iranian attackPatty Nieberg · “He ran to the fire. He did not hesitate. He moved directly into a burning berthing area amidst secondary ammunition explosions,” a Navy rear admiral said. The post Navy corpsman with Marine Raiders r
- 7.2 airmen died in noncombat incidents while supporting Iran war operationsNicholas Slayton · Two airmen died in non-hostile incidents in October, the Pentagon revealed late on Thursday. The post 2 airmen died in noncombat incidents while supporting Iran war operations appeared first on Task &
- 8.Army Chaplain Corps is preparing for mass casualties in future warsAustin Campbell · Army religious support planners warned years ago that existing procedures for mass casualties were inadequate for a future war. The post Army Chaplain Corps is preparing for mass casualties in future
- 9.Congressman pushes for military housing in San Diego amid Navy data center backlashPatty Nieberg · A Congressman said they had thought that the Navy “revitalization” project would include housing until last week, but then news broke that a data center was proposed. The post Congressman pushes for m
- 10.Pentagon investigates series of commissary freezer failures as possible cyberattackAustin Campbell · Refrigeration failures spoiled food at military commissaries across the country. Investigators are examining whether hackers were responsible. The post Pentagon investigates series of commissary freez
- 11.Hegseth fires top planner on Joint Chiefs over claims he spoke to pressNicholas Slayton · Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia is the latest general officer to be ousted from his post. The post Hegseth fires top planner on Joint Chiefs over claims he spoke to press appeared first on Task & Purpose .
- 12.Navy vet helps create system to alert crew if sailor goes overboard and testing is underwayPatty Nieberg · The Man Overboard Detection System uses thermal cameras that detect if a sailor falls or intentionally jumps from the ship. The post Navy vet helps create system to alert crew if sailor goes overboard
- 13.US military’s drug boat strikes have now killed at least 240 peopleAustin Campbell · The attack was at least the third deadly strike carried out by U.S. Southern Command this month. The post US military’s drug boat strikes have now killed at least 240 people appeared first on Task & P
- 14.Nearly 50 recon and intel Marines headed to undersea cable guard duty in EuropeMatt White · About 50 Marines from Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, will deploy to Finland to oversee data cables and petroleum pipelines in the Baltic Sea. The post Nearly 50 recon and intel Marines headed to unders
- 15.Army tests autonomous robots that hunt enemy targetsAustin Campbell · The Army tested four experimental vehicles developed under the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's RACER program during an Oct. 15 exercise. The post Army tests autonomous robots that hunt ene
- 16.Air Force tests ‘rocket cargo’ to resupply troops anywhereNicholas Slayton · The idea of using orbital rockets to quickly send needed equipment to forward-deployed troops got its first major test this month. The post Air Force tests ‘rocket cargo’ to resupply troops anywhere a
- 17.Air National Guard to stand up a new special tactics squadronPatty Nieberg · The Pentagon directed the Air Force to stand up a new unit based in Florida, where there’s a host of Air Force special operations resources. The post Air National Guard to stand up a new special tacti
- 18.‘Now is the time’ for Cubans to ‘act’ says top US military commander in South AmericaAustin Campbell · The commander of U.S. Southern Command, Gen. Francis Donovan, called on Cubans to work with U.S. intelligence agencies. The post ‘Now is the time’ for Cubans to ‘act’ says top US military commander in
- 19.Space Force wants to embed more guardians into the joint forceNicholas Slayton · The new Chief of Space Operations says the wider military “must have enough guardians in key positions to achieve space superiority and drive combat success.” The post Space Force wants to embed more
- 20.US expands alcohol restrictions for troops in JapanNicholas Slayton · Kadena Air Base enacted a ban on drinking for lower enlisted personnel, while troops participating in the large Keen Sword exercise are also barred from drinking. The post US expands alcohol restricti
- 21.Army activates new air defense unit in GuamNicholas Slayton · The new battalion will operate Patriot missiles, the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense or THAAD system and drones. The post Army activates new air defense unit in Guam appeared first on Task & Purpo
- 22.Pentagon bans troops from betting using insider informationNicholas Slayton · The new prohibition bars Defense Department personnel from using classified and unclassified info to gamble on prediction markets. The post Pentagon bans troops from betting using insider information
- 23.Air defense soldiers who shoot down 5 incoming threats could get a new skill badgePatty Nieberg · A “pre-decisional” Army slide indicated that soldiers with at least five “successful hostile engagements” in a combat environment would be eligible for the new badge. The post Air defense soldiers who
- 24.How a Special Forces veteran with cancer finally got this photo with Chris PrattMatt White · Chris Cathers launched Brothers Keeper Veterans Foundation to fight suicide among veterans after his own struggles. The post How a Special Forces veteran with cancer finally got this photo with Chris
- 25.Air Force suspends rappelling events for special warfare training unit after fatal fallAustin Campbell · The 6th Combat Training Squadron, which trains TACP airmen, has paused all rappel and ropes training and demonstrations following the death of Tech. Sgt. Ian Patterson. The post Air Force suspends rap
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