This article by David Roza was originally published by Task & Purpose Here’s an adorable story to start your week: A pilot says good-bye to his young daughter as he deploys abroad, but, not wanting to feel too far from her, the pilot borrows one of her toys, a plush green duck. The pilot takes […]
Legendary pilot Chuck Yeager, who broke the sound barrier, has died
On DutyThis article by Jared Keller originally appeared on Task & Purpose Chuck Yeager, the legendary pilot and retired Air Force brigadier general who broke the sound barrier in 1947, has died. He was 97 years old. Yeager’s wife Victoria announced his death on Monday evening on his official Twitter account. Born in West Virginia, Yeager’s […]
A woman will take command of a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in US Navy history
On DutyThis article by David Roza originally appeared on Task & Purpose The Navy has selected a woman to command a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier for the first time in American history. Capt. Amy Bauernschmidt was selected for the position by the fiscal year 2022 aviation major command screen board. Other officers who were picked for nuclear aircraft carrier […]
This airman created an outrageously realistic ‘Iron Man’ suit
Off DutyThis article by James Clark originally appeared on Task & Purpose When compared to the likes of genius billionaire playboy philanthropist Tony Stark, Frank Pillar is quick to joke that he “may be closer to Tony Stank” than the alter ego of Marvel’s Iron Man. But he might be selling himself short. After all, the Air Force […]
The view through the Army’s new night vision goggles is next level
TechThis article by Jared Keller originally appeared on Task & Purpose The Army has been fielding its next-generation night vision goggles to soldiers for just over a year, and recently-released footage provides a look at the new system’s remarkable capabilities. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division recently conducted training with […]
Jolly Green II: The Air Force’s new combat rescue helicopter is here to save the day
TechThis article by Jared Keller originally appeared on Task & Purpose Have no fear: the Jolly Green II is finally here The Air Force officially took possession of its first two HH-60W Jolly Green II combat rescue helicopters at Moody Air Force Base last week, the service announced. 23rd Wing and 347th Rescue Group leadership took […]
Here’s why Army helicopters have Native American names
Military AffairsThis article by Haley Britzky originally appeared on Task & Purpose Black Hawk. Apache. Comanche. Lakota. Notice anything? The Army’s history of naming its helicopters after Native American tribes and figures stems from an Army regulation made decades ago. The regulation has since been rescinded, but the tradition has carried on over the years. An Army […]
Behold the glory of the Air Force chief’s very own BBQ brisket recipe
Off DutyThis article by David Roza originally appeared on Task & Purpose What’s 24 years old, made of metal, smokes a lot, and is expertly operated by Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Charles “CQ” Brown Jr.? No, it’s not an F-16 fighter jet: it’s a side fire box smoker that Brown has used to barbeque countless tasty […]
We salute the Marine who rushed to aid an injured police officer after a motorcycle wreck
On DutyThis article by Paul Szoldra originally appeared on Task & Purpose A Marine recruiting spot once said that Marines move “toward the sound of chaos” — and in the case of an officer stationed at Camp Lejeune, we can say, yep, that’s accurate. The case in point is 1st Lt. Tyler King, a Marine public affairs […]
This military graphic on electronic warfare should give everyone nightmares
Off DutyThis article by James Clark originally appeared on Task & Purpose The military does a lot of things well. However, one of the things it seems incapable of doing is making an infographic that doesn’t make viewers want to gouge their eyes out. Case in point: On Thursday, the above image began making the rounds on Twitter when it […]
