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Iranian attacks on U.S. logistics hubs that usually supply ships in the Persian Gulf have forced the Navy to bring in supplies from thousands of miles away. The post How a Navy aircraft carrier ended up short on food in a war zone appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Japan’s US-2 could fill the gap without waiting years for a new aircraft. The post Here’s why the US military needs a seaplane appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Thousands of National Guardsmen continue to work in New York prisons, with a monthly bonus, as the state faces a shortage of corrections officers. The post New York Guardsmen worked almost a million hours as prison guards appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Researchers say the win rate among 152 accounts on Polymarket is so high that they are “the most likely insiders” betting on the site. The post Gamblers have made $8 million betting on military operations appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The drone's crew flew the aircraft remotely for nearly 10 minutes after losing power to a fuel issue. The post US destroyed a lost Predator drone after hard landing in Middle East appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Chinese-made DJI drones are "like the new AK-47," one expert said, because of their near-universal use in modern combat zones. The post Air Force security teams want to train with Chinese-made drones at nuclear base appeared first on Task & Purpose .
A Navy Reservist sued when he was shut out of healthcare benefits due to incorrectly written orders. A new rule closes that loophole for thousands of Reserve and National Guard troops. The post Sailor’s lawsuit leads to expanded healthcare for Reserve, Guard troops appeared first on Task & Purpose .
President Donald Trump previously directed that the U.S. military’s involvement in the exercise be significantly curtailed. The post US to end major military exercise in South Korea after just 5 days appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Body camera footage shows the moment the bloodied pilot greeted first responders after crashing near Mount Rainier. The post Body cam footage shows Marine after ejecting from F-18: ‘Hey buddy, I just crashed’ appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Soldiers at a Georgia combat engineer unit who reenlist before November can get a four-day pass for GTA VI's debut. The post Army unit offers soldiers time off to play new ‘Grand Theft Auto’ if they reenlist appeared first on Task & Purpose .
“The loss of power impacted potable water, galley services, toilets and air conditioning aboard the ship,” said a spokesperson for the Navy’s 7th Fleet. The post Navy investigating power failure aboard destroyer in South China Sea appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise is “proceeding as planned,” according to South Korea, hours after President Donald Trump called on the Pentagon to shrink U.S. participation. The post Major exercise in South Korea continues after Trump orders US role curtailed appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Col. Christopher George was relieved of command of the 150th Special Operations Wing. The wing's deputy commander was transferred to the state headquarters in a "personnel assignment action." The post Special ops commander relieved, another reassigned at Air National Guard Wing appeared first on Task & Purpose .
