The origins behind some of the best military nicknames

A nickname is a revealing character indicator. Whether it's bad or badass, it's usually determined by peer evaluation unless there's an obvious appearance quality. In this episode of the WATM podcast, we discuss our favorite military leader nicknames and how they earned their labels. Some leaders wear it with pride, while others resent their moniker.

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Mandatory Fun is a weekly podcast about the military and pop culture. Join us in breaking cultural tropes and bridging the military-civilian divide through storytelling and entertainment. The show is hosted by the We Are The Mighty's editorial team: Air Force veteran Blake Stilwell, Army veteran Logan Nye, Navy veteran Tim Kirkpatrick, and Navy veteran Orvelin Valle (O.V.).