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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Marine Corps IDs pilot killed in Southern California helicopter crash
Maj. Tyler R. Braconi was killed in an AH-1Z Viper crash in Southern California on Thursday. A second, unidentified Marine was injured in the crash.
By Beth Sullivan
Why is the Army chopping away at its chopper fleet?
A string of helicopter unit closures reveals an Army in transformation, The War Horse reports.
By David Roza, The War Horse
Army identifies soldier killed in Apache training accident
Chief Warrant Officer 2 Dustin K. Wright died in an AH-64 Apache helicopter training accident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on June 11.
By Todd South
Soldier creates device that speeds up Apache missile system rearming
A wheelbarrow-like cart cut an 8-minute job to under a minute.
By Todd South
New missile allows Marine pilots to strike far, avoid air defenses
Marine fighter pilots now have a missile that can strike targets up to 230 miles away, keeping aviators out of the range of many air defense systems.
By Todd South