Navy commissions latest littoral combat ship, the USS Nantucket
Nov 17, 2024 · The U.S. Navy welcomed another littoral combat ship into its ranks. The USS Nantucket, a Freedom-class littoral combat ship, was commissioned Saturday, Nov. 16 at the Charlestown Navy Ship Yard in ...
Navy shoots down its own F/A-18 in Red Sea fight - Task & Purpose
Dec 22, 2024 · A U.S. Navy cruiser shot down a Navy F/A-18 fighter jet over the Red Sea early Sunday morning, U.S. Central Command said. The F/A-18 was shot by weapons from the guided-missile cruiser the USS ...
How many soldiers in a platoon? The U.S. Army by the numbers
Jan 19, 2024 · The U.S. Army has been evolving since it was established in 1775.The Army started with six infantry companies and has grown to over 450,000 active duty soldiers — constantly fluctuating with the ...
Everything you need to know about Ranger School - Task & Purpose
Jan 31, 2024 · The U.S. Army Ranger Course, commonly referred to as Ranger School, is the U.S. Army’s premier leadership course. Graduating from the two-month course is something most combat leaders strive for ...
DoD program allows some previously disqualified recruits to enlist
Oct 30, 2024 · More than 5,600 people with previously disqualifying medical conditions have been allowed to enlist in the military without having to get a waiver under a pilot program, a defense official said.
What is PSYOP Assessment and Selection like? - Task & Purpose
Jan 26, 2024 · PSYOP assessment and selection requirements. The path to PSYOP can start after you’ve already joined or if you’re new to the Army. For initial entry soldiers, you must go through Military ...
What’s the difference between Army Rangers and Green Berets?
Feb 2, 2024 · The U.S. Army Special Forces, or Green Berets, and their tan beret-wearing brothers — Army Rangers — have proven their grit on the battlefield over decades of war.
What the Army and Navy academies look for in future officers
Dec 14, 2024 · A West Point cadet marches in formation on the field of Northwest Stadium as part of the pre-game ceremonies for the 2024 Army-Navy football game in Landover, Maryland, Dec. 14, 2024.
The Army’s next-gen combat helmet is now arriving with soldiers
Feb 15, 2024 · This week, around 2,000 Soldiers from the 82nd Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team received the Next Generation Integrated Head Protection System, or NG-IHPS.
Afghanistan's 'Angel of Death' is retiring from Air Force special ops
Feb 23, 2024 · Col. Allison Black, who Afghan fighters called "the Angel of Death" for her radio calls from AC-130 gunships, is retiring from the Air Force.