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Whats the skinny:
Whats going on or whats happening




BFR:
Big F*@#ing Rock




The Brass:
Superior Officers of any Military branch




Spit Shine:
Putting a see thru gloss on the toes of your dress shoes or boots




Huey:
Bell Workhorse Helicopter of Viet-Nam




Loch:
4 Man Low Observation Helicopter




HANOI HANNAH:
Woman broadcaster from Hanoi, North Viet-Nam




Lead Sled:
F-105 Thunderchief Fighter Bomber




USARV:
United States Army Republic of Viet-Nam




Hold Overs:
Military personnel awaiting orders




deuce and a half :
Two and One Half ton truck




Pop a cap:
Fire off a round or two with your weapon




Full Bull:
A bird Colonel




Uncle Sam:
Used by Navy corpsmen to refer to Marines.




Wobbly One:
A new W1 Warrant Officer




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