We all remember such evocative army battle names as Operation Desert Shield, which was followed by Operation Desert Storm, and, more recently, Operation Desert Strike and Desert Fox.
There were flashy ones such as Operation Steel Tiger and Flaming Dart during the Vietnam war. And more somber ones from the recent Israeli attacks on Lebanon, such as Operation Just Reward and Truthful Promise.
Two of my all-time favorites are Operation Tomahawk and Noble Eagle. The irony is just exquisite.
Without even trying too hard one can picture little boys squatting on the edge of the sandbox, grubby feet immersed in builder’s sand, teeth clenched under the thudding sounds of approaching allied armed helicopters. Kaboom!
Doesn’t it get old? But then there are still medals to be earned and positions to be attained. Oh, brave world.
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Brave indeed.
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