Task & Purpose Logo
Task & Purpose Logo
    • Analysis
    • Military Branches
    • Opinion
    • Around the World
    • Pentagon Rundown
    • Entertainment
    • Humor
    • Mandatory Fun
    • Benefits
    • Career
    • Education
    • Military Life
    • Veterans
    • Historical Figures
    • Past Conflicts
    • Video
    • Aircraft
    • Ships
    • Tactics
    • Vehicles
    • Weapons
    • SOF Week 2026
    • Modern Day Marine 2026
  • Merch
  • Got a tip?

404

We couldn’t find that page

Try searching for something else or explore our categories below.

  • Culture
  • Field Guide
  • History
  • News
  • Opinion
  • Tech & Tactics
  • The Gear Locker
  • Video
  • Entertainment
  • Humor
  • Mandatory Fun
  • Benefits
  • Career
  • Education
  • Military Life
  • Veterans
  • Historical Figures
  • Past Conflicts
  • Analysis
  • Around the World
  • Military Branches
  • The Pentagon Rundown
  • Commentary
  • Aircraft
  • Ships
  • Tactics
  • Vehicles
  • Weapons
  • Gear Reviews

Latest

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Zachary Strader, a drill instructor with Mike Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, instructs recruits during Pick-Up Day at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, California, May 30, 2026. Pick-Up Day signifies the first official day of training in which recruits will meet their drill instructor team for the first time, prepare their gear and squad bays, and expectations are set for the remainder of their time in recruit training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Evelyn Doherty)
Military Life

This is what it looks like when Marine recruits meet their drill instructors for the first time

By Jeff Schogol

Posted 2 Minutes Ago

An Armored Crew from the 3rd Battalion 73rd Armor Regiment (Airborne), 82d Airborne Division, driving a M551A1 Sheridan light tank.
Tanks

The last light tank the Army had actually wasn’t bad

By Kyle Gunn

Posted 4 Hours Ago

A U.S. Army recruiter with the U.S. Army New York City Recruiting Battalion stands at attention during a celebration of the Army’s 250th Birthday in Times Square, New York on June 14, 2025. More than 250 soldiers, government officials, and distinguished guests attended the celebration, which featured musical performances, an Oath of Enlistment, and a cake-cutting ceremony. The event is one of the weeklong U.S. Army NYC Recruiting Battalion hosted Army 250th Birthday NYC citywide celebrations. (U.S. Army Photo By: Master Sgt. Gregory Williams/Released)
Army

Army recruiter stole identities of recruits to apply for loans, credit cards

By Matt White

Posted 20 Hours Ago

White Task & Purpose logo

Get Task & Purpose in your inbox

Sign up for Task & Purpose Today to get the latest in military news each morning.
Thank you!

By signing up you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

  • Got a tip?
  • About
  • Video
  • Merch
  • Sitemap
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy

FOLLOW US

DISCLAIMER(S)

Articles may contain affiliate links which enable us to share in the revenue of any purchases made.
Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service.
© 2026 Recurrent. All rights reserved.

Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information.

  • News
  • Culture
  • Field Guide
  • Mandatory Fun
  • History
  • Tech & Tactics