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
Marine Corps Viper helicopter crashes near New Jersey base
Two on board were transported to medical facilities and listed as stable.
By Todd South
B-1B Lancer bombers return to Texas from European deployment
The bombers depart as tensions rise in Eastern Europe over Russian aggression and a migrant crisis.
Best pics of the week: May 2, 2021
Marines train at Japan's Camp Fuji, a Black Hawk performs an aerial patrol in Kosovo, a P-8A Poseidon in the Fifth Fleet are of operations, and more in this week's Frontline Photos.
7 little-known facts about ‘Top Gun’
Do you know these facts about the 1986 blockbuster film?
By Diana Stancy
Marine Corps says goodbye to the Super Cobra
"This final flight is very important for us to honor the aircraft, the thousands of guys who have flown it, maintained it before us."
By Philip Athey