Here's how the U.S. military selects mission names and why Operation Epic Fury in Iran stands out.

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 ...

A military operation is nearly always given a code name: a word or name used, often clandestinely, to refer to an invasion, ...

Whether you have buddies in the military or have watched a ton of war movies, you've probably heard several phrases that you didn't understand off the bat. There is a shorthand often used by the ...