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Military publishes handbook on how to identify, react to, and hide from drones
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (365+ words) Published Sep 10, 2026 2:58 PM EDT A new handbook gives troops pointers on how to scan the sky for drones, how to estimate the length of a football field, and reminders that innocuous things like the shine of their glasses or left-behind…...
Final Air Force review finds M18 pistols 'safe, reliable"
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (362+ words) Nicholas Slayton is a contributing editor for Task & Purpose, covering conflict for over 12 years, from the Arab Spring to the war in Ukraine. His previous reporting can be found on the non-profit Aslan Media, The Atlantic, Al Jazeera, The New…...
Marine Corps releases roadmap for infantry squads in drone-covered world
2+ week, 3+ day ago (538+ words) Published Aug 26, 2026 1:34 PM EDT The Marine Corps plans to push more air defenses “down to the squad level” as part of a major retooling of how its ground units and infantry troops are trained and equipped for future conflicts. On…...
Deployed troops reported twice as many assaults last year, led by Poland
2+ week, 5+ day ago (432+ words) Published Aug 24, 2026 3:53 PM EDT Sexual assaults reported by deployed troops doubled last year, according to Pentagon officials, while the total number of reports across the entire military fell slightly, according to newly released Department of Defense statistics. Among U.S. troops deployed…...
Two special ops commanders removed at Air National Guard Wing
3+ week, 5+ day ago (411+ words) By Matt White, Nicholas Slayton Published Aug 17, 2026 12:40 PM EDT The top two commanders of a special operations training wing in the New Mexico Air National Guard were removed from command on Aug. 14, state officials confirmed to Task & Purpose Monday. George…...