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M-80 large:
Nuke tipped ICBM




Hump the ramp:
Air Force security duty on the flight line




Butt:
cigarette




Rainbow:
New Air Force recruit not yet in uniform




Ramp rat:
Air Force Bomber fleet security. guard




shave-tail:
a newly commisioned officer (a green broke mule)




Hard core:
NVA or committed enemey




JEEP:
Just Enlisted, Expecting Promotion




Liquid Sunshine - season:
Rain - Monsoons




N.F.G.:
No Fuc#%&# Good or Non Functional Gear




klick:
distance




dress canvas:
Navy dress uniform




Lightbulb Fix-A-Kit:
used to remove plastic grids on light fixtures




STRAC (corrected):
Strategic ,Trained, and Ready Around the Clock




AFSC:
Air Force Specialty Code (Occupation Code and Title)




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