Nicholas Slayton

Four months after U.S. troops invaded Caracas to capture Nicolás Maduro , U.S. forces again flew over the city. Get Task & Purpose in your inbox

Gunfire broke out after military police responded to a fight, with MPs getting into a firefight Saturday night. Get Task & Purpose in your inbox

The remains of 44 people from the Continental Army were found in 2019. This past weekend they were buried with full honors. Get Task & Purpose in your inbox

Central Command said that the attacks were done in self defense in response to “threats posed by Iranian forces.” Get Task & Purpose in your inbox

Special Forces used expendable gliders to ferry supplies to units on the ground during the large-scale Trojan Footprint exercise in eastern Europe this month.

“The weapon is currently in production and is a direct replacement for the MK17. SOCOM is pursuing a rapid fielding method that will begin this fiscal year.”

The MK24 Mid-Range Gas Gun-Assault features a “quick-change swappable barrel”

1,300 Camp Lejeune-based Marines will replace the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, which wrapped a 10-month-long deployment to the region.

Six airmen received the top flying honor while several more were awarded Bronze Stars for their roles in strikes against Houthis and Iran last year.

The Gambia-flagged merchant ship Lian Star is currently adrift. Get Task & Purpose in your inbox