Last month the world watched rebel forces pour into Tripoli under the banner of Operation Mermaid Dawn. While watching the news, I was struck by a curiosity many of you might have shared: just where ...
The practice of naming military operations began with the German General Staff during World War I, primarily to maintain secrecy and aid in operational planning. Military operations across the world ...
Recent operations under the Trump administration have raised eyebrows and drawn criticism, not only because of their missions but also because of their names and the intent behind them. Here's what to ...
Recent operations under the Trump administration have raised eyebrows and drawn criticism, not only because of their missions but also because of their names and the intent behind them. Defense ...
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US military operation names: Who and how

The U.S. special forces operation to capture and transport Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was named **Operation Absolute Resolve**. Here, *resolve* is not the verb meaning “to solve, decide, or ...