Task & Purpose

Founded in 2014, Task & Purpose provides authentic reporting and perspectives on stories that matter to the Post 9/11 military, veterans, and the broader American public. Reporting from the Pentagon to The White House and beyond, Task & Purpose journalists extensively covered the Standing Rock protests in North Dakota, shed light on American veterans being forced to work for Mexican cartels, and drew national attention to a longstanding legal rule barring service members from suing the government. Contributing writers to Task & Purpose have included Medal of Honor recipients, President Barack Obama, Sen. John McCain, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs, and hundreds of military veterans, leading influencers, authors, and experts.