Unicorn

Some Dutch marines in Afghanistan have protested against the name of their new peace mission: Unicorn.
(see also Uruzgan-missie niet voor 'mietjes')

"The Dutch soldiers think that a mythical name is fine, as long as they're not going to be associated as queer"

Shows how much the 'macho' culture is still dominant in the military, and how quickly the current Dutch cabinet is bending to such discrimination.

Originally the name was thought to be acceptable for the local Muslim population beacuse of the association with the peaceful mythical creature. But some have pointed out that Unicorn is also the name of a big gay-interest group in the US.

Well, perhaps they should think about changing the name of their base too:
Camp Holland.
: P