"It seems the historical ignoramus who devised code words for the wholly admirable — indeed, inspiring — operation to get Osama bin Laden came up with “Geronimo EKIA” as the message that would signal OBL's long awaited demise.

Thank you, U.S. Navy SEALs and all those who worked with you in the chain of command right up to the president of the United States.

But why flash “Geronimo EKIA” — Geronimo Enemy Killed in Action — to mark this happy occasion? Unacceptable. Completely unacceptable.

There was a time when American fighting men knew their history better, as during the Second World War when our paratroops began yelling Geronimo! as they jumped out of their planes to attack the stunned enemy below."

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Paul Greenberg: Geronimo! Or: What's in a name? (The Oklahoman 5/11)

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