An enduring symbol: why troops keep naming things after reptiles
From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?
By Clay Beyersdorfer
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This daring Vietnam rescue finally results in Medal of Honor award
The half-hour mission drained all their ammo and nearly their fuel in one of the most daring rescues of the Vietnam War.
By Todd South
US State Dept. approves $1 billion sale to Nigeria, delayed over human rights concerns
The U.S. State Department has cleared the sale of 12 AH-1Z Cobra attack helicopters to Nigeria worth nearly $1 billion, apparently after U.S. lawmakers lifted objections over human rights concerns.
Frontline Photos: March 13, 2022
Taking off for training, paratroopers loading up for deployment, resting in the sunshine and more in this week’s frontline photos.
‘If Girl Scouts could survive, why not Marines?’ PETA to protest over ‘Cobra Gold bloodlust’
PETA protestors will “descend on the Pentagon” on Thursday.
By Andrea Scott