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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Hegseth won’t rule out military actions against Greenland, Panama
The defense secretary dodged questions from lawmakers about possible Defense Department plans against the allied territories.
SOUTHCOM task force saves lives in Panama, Honduras after Hurricane Eta
The nearly 600 members of Joint Task Force-Bravo are participating in rescue operations in the wake of Hurricane Eta's devastating floodwaters.
By Harm Venhuizen
Best pics of the week: May 24, 2020
From live-fire training, PT and "Flags-In" at Arlington, troops take precautions to lessen the spread of the coronavirus in this week's Frontline Photos.
Special Tactics airman dies in swim training incident
The airman, a Special Tactics combat controller, went missing just after 11 am.
By J.D. Simkins
Body of Air Force student diver recovered in Panama City, Florida
Per DoD policy, the identity of the student will not be made available until the sailor’s next of kin are notified.
By J.D. Simkins
As Dorian neared Georgia, Navy’s sea mammal sentinels fled to Florida
The bottlenose dolphins and sea lions ended up in Panama City, Florida.
By Navy Times staff
What’s an advanced Russian warship doing in Havana harbor?
Here are some questions and answers about the Admiral Gorshkov’s travels through the Caribbean.
Why Comfort sailed south again
Stops are planned for Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica, Panama, Saint Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis and Trinidad and Tobago, but the focus remains on aiding Venezuela refugees and migrants.
By Mark D. Faram
This is how the Navy plans to break the Big E
The Navy releases four proposals for dealing with the rusting flattop.
By Mark D. Faram
Undefended shore: American antisubmarine operations in 1942
In 1942 American merchant ships up and down the Atlantic Coast were being relentlessly attacked by German U-boats. Why did the U.S. Navy secretly decide to leave them unprotected?
By Ed Offley, MHQ — The Quarterly Journal of Military History
This carrier is deploying on April Fools’ Day. No, really!
It's expected to be a seven-month tour.
By Mark D. Faram