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.
Frontline Photos: March 27, 2022
Off-roading at Ramstein, training with Allies in Poland, a muddy Marine and more in this week’s Frontline Photos.
Three F-35 squadrons headed for Tyndall as base’s fighter mission pivots
Three F-35A Lightning II squadrons are officially coming to Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla., as the Air Force rules out a fourth squadron at the former F-22 installation.
US military prepares disaster response as Central America faces back-to-back hurricanes
Members of Joint Task Force-Bravo prepares to respond to Hurricane Iota after 10 days of providing disaster relief for Hurricane Eta.
By Harm Venhuizen
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
Soldiers recall combat jumps into Panama on 30th anniversary
"You don’t have but a nano-second to pull a reserve at 500 feet," one paratrooper recalled of the 1989 mission. "And we think it was probably low enough that it wouldn’t have worked anyhow.”
By Kyle Rempfer
A big Army warfighting-focused exercise is planned for South America
While most military exercises in the region focus on humanitarian relief, this would look at combat power.
By Todd South
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