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An online article suggests, without citation or reference, that the U.S.
Marine Corps nicknamed its Apache helicopter (through three models) as "The
Duke," presumably in honor of actor John Wayne.

I am curious why they would do so when they do not operate any....

I cannot find corroboration for this statement in web searches. Has anyone
here with either first-hand or citable evidence to support it ever heard
this story?

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