publication date: Sunday, January 29, 2017 (part of Winter 2017)

category: Military

clue: Trump might have no better friend, and ISIS no worse enemy, than this enraged canine.

explanation: James "Mad Dog" Mattis is President Trump's Secretary of Defense. He popularized the Marine motto "no better friend, no worse enemy." more…

intended difficulty: medium

solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, LaVonne Lemler, Samir Mehta, Chris Lemler, Richard Slominsky, Justin Woods, Matthew Preston, and Jesse King


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