Geronimo name sparks Native anger over bin Laden code
Native leaders accuse the U S military of insulting Geronimo by using his name as a code for Osama bin Laden. They demand apologies and say the choice echoes a long history of oppression, while defense officials say codes are chosen for security and often honor Native military heritage.
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