Pettifogger wrote:
or it represents simply the colloquial exclamation once used by kids for "here we go" or "ta da!" ... and therefore still reflects a curious and disturbing lack of historical knowledge.

Except  the "here we go" use originated amongst US airborne troops as somewhat of a tribute to the man and as a sign of bravery.  You'd think that even if the US military didn't know the historical Geronimo they'd know the origin of the exclamation.
  

"C'mon Reg, how many times do I have to remind you? Be conservative, not retarded." - (c) Rusty Iron Ring 2011