Hawkeye has two traditional meanings which are somewhat
related.
(1) most excellent and clear vision, similar to the visual
acuity of the raptors...
(2) the highest title of marksmanship often awarded only after a
perfect qualifying round
This is also the nickname of the state of Iowa: the Hawkeye
State. This is also the nickname of the University of Iowa; Herky
the Hawkeye.