From cobras to gators, reptilian mascots and call signs appear on patches, aircraft and unit logos across every branch. Why?

U.S. Army Specialist Christopher Riveria displays a tattoo on his shoulder as he passes the time, waiting to leave Kuwait and head home after exiting from Iraq on December 9, 2011. (Joe Raedle/Getty ...

When observers saw the letter Z scrawled onto Russian tanks along the Ukrainian border one week before its 2022 invasion, questions began to swirl about its meaning. Within a few months, the letter ...

KAISERSLAUTERN, Germany -- Unit symbols have long been a central part of a unit’s identity. From the Romans marching into battle behind the golden aquila of their legion, to regimental standard ...

IIIF provides researchers rich metadata and media viewing options for comparison of works across cultural heritage collections. Visit the IIIF page to learn more. United States Army Air Service (USAAS ...