“Fire the generals.”  That is how Rep. John Garamendi (D-Calif.) suggested the Marine Corps and the rest of the military solve the chronic problems of training accidents, vehicle rollovers, and aircraft crashes. Garamendi spoke to Task & Purpose about the Marine Corps’ recently released investigation into the July 30 sinking of an amphibious assault vehicle …

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MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – Simultaneous large explosions were heard in and around two Somali army bases on Saturday, with the military confirming that at least nine staffers were killed but asserting the attackers had “heavy losses” of dozens of dead. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility. In a separate attack … View original article

MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) – Simultaneous large explosions were heard in and around two Somali army bases on Saturday, with the military confirming at least nine of its people killed but asserting “heavy losses” among the attackers. The al-Shabab extremist group claimed responsibility. Residents said the attacks occurred in Bariirre and … View original article

ST. PETE BEACH, Fla. (AP) – The landmark Don CeSar Hotel has added a two-story pool bar and rooftop lookout to its sprawling beachfront property, completing a three-year renovation project aimed at connecting the Roaring ’20s to the 2020s. At the Beacon Pool Bar and Lookout, visitors can sample a … View original article