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 ...

Jeon Heon-Kyun/Pool / Getty Images 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...