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Jeff Schogol
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Senior Pentagon Reporter, Task & Purpose
Baltimore - Washington Parkway
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International Affairs, Technology Geopolitics, PoliticsDefence, Military Global Affairs
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By Jeff Schogol Verified| Task & Purpose Verified In the early 1990s, Rich McCormick was one of several hundred young Marine lieutenants at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, when he was interviewed to appear in a new recruiting ad. The Marine Corps was looking for “the most steel-eyed, square-jawed Marines they could find,” joked McCormick, now a Republican member of Congress from Georgia. The commercial would also require a Marine to perform Sword Manual Procedures.
By Jeff Schogol Verified| Yahoo Verified The Russians have gotten a closeup look at an M2A2 Bradley Fighting Vehicle and seem to like it better than their own armored vehicles. The Bradley offers more protection and can fire more accurately than its Russian equivalent, the BMP-3, according to a Russian report that was leaked onto a Telegram channel earlier this month. Experts told Task & Purpose that the report appears to be legitimate. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe United States began providing Ukraine with Bradleys in January 2023.
By Jeff Schogol Verified| Task & Purpose Verified In the early 1990s, Rich McCormick was one of several hundred young Marine lieutenants at The Basic School in Quantico, Virginia, when he was interviewed to appear in a new recruiting ad. The Marine Corps was looking for “the most steel-eyed, square-jawed Marines they could find,” joked McCormick, now a Republican member of Congress from Georgia. The commercial would also require a Marine to perform Sword Manual Procedures.
Company Info
Task & Purpose
Task & Purpose is a digital media company focused on military and veteran issues, founded in 2014 by Zachary Iscol, Brian Jones, and Lauren Katzenberg. It operates under Recurrent Ventures and reaches millions of readers each month, providing a platform for authentic storytelling and investigative journalism. The company covers military affairs, veterans' issues, and national security, featuring exclusive reports and commentary from notable figures. The company engages with its audience through various initiatives, including community events like MilSpouseFest, which supports military families. Task & Purpose is distinguished by its veteran-led reporting, ensuring that many contributors have firsthand experience in military service. It generates revenue through advertising, sponsored content, and partnerships aimed at veteran hiring. The headquarters is located in New York City.
New York, New York, United States
+1 877-684-7643
Founded: 2014