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The research found that veterans between 20 and 39 had the highest concentration of PFAS chemicals compared to their non-veteran counterparts. The post Veterans have higher levels of ‘forever chemicals’ in their blood than civilians, new study finds appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The airpower is being moved as the U.S. ramps up anti-drug cartel operations with partner nations in the region. The post US shifts Reaper drones from Africa to Latin America appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The plan is to “equip all Army rotary-wing aircraft” with the new laser defense tech, officials said. The post Army pays nearly $5 billion for massive defensive upgrade to helicopter fleet appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The U.S. used a significant number of its missile interceptors in defense of Israel in June and throughout Operation Epic Fury, the Congressional Budget Office found. The post US munition stockpile ‘especially problematic’ in a war with China, report warns appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The “classified” explanation was included in a watchdog report that offered the first total public assessment of costs and damages for a war that began more than six months ago. The post The Pentagon classified the mission statement for Operation Epic Fury appeared first on Task & Purpose .
A Marine who credited John Kilmer with saving his life in Korea carried his memory: “I owed him all the years I lived, and I'll never forget.” The post Destroyer named for Navy Corpsman who earned Medal of Honor hits milestone appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The Department of Defense released footage showing the influencers meeting with members of the armed forces and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth. The post Pentagon invites Paul Brothers, YouTube influencers, to speak to troops appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Under a new Pentagon policy, service members could be forced out if they have medical shaving accommodations for more than a year. The post More than 16,000 troops could face stricter rules with medical shaving waivers appeared first on Task & Purpose .
As the Iran war persists and drones repeatedly target U.S. bases, the Air Force is developing a new career field to counter the threat. The post Air Force to create new career field to defend bases from drones and missiles appeared first on Task & Purpose .
The aviator said he hit the ground at over 70 miles per hour after his parachute partially failed, breaking his back. He described his rescue in a “60 Minutes” interview on Sunday. The post Air Force colonel recounts ‘Dude 44’ rescue that put almost 100 troops inside Iran appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Earn a campaign hat, get a stripe. The post Army drill sergeants will now automatically be promoted to staff sergeant appeared first on Task & Purpose .
Early theories of autonomous warfare thought remote battlefields might insulate troops from moral damage. Veterans and experts say the dangers are just as close. The post Why moral injury could be a signature wound of the AI battlefield appeared first on Task & Purpose .
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