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The Origins of Base Nicknames Military personnel have long had a tradition of taking the name of a military installation or ship and turning it into something lighthearted and amusing. This practice has its origins in the need for camaraderie...
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An Alternate Possibility of the Origin of the Slang Term "Jody" Just to be perfectly clear, this alternate origin has not been researched, but it's still a fun possibility. Grab your handy dandy phone app translator and look up the...
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Ranger Green vs. OD Green Challenge Coin Nation carries stock challenge coins or we can help you design your own custom military coin. Here is an example of a hand grenade shaped coin we made for The Havok Journal. Quotes and revisions...
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Operation Epic Fury and the “Death Dorito”: When Stealth Power Meets Challenge Coin Culture Military aviation has a long tradition of turning major operations into symbols. Squadron patches, nose art, and challenge coins have all served as ways to commemorate...
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The “Death Dorito”: How the B-2 Spirit Became the Most Terrifying Snack-Shaped Bomber in History In the world of military aviation, few aircraft are as instantly recognizable — or as culturally memed — as the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. Officially,...
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