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Jeep:
U.S.Air Force newbee




REMF-:
Rear echleon mother F***er




Turn - Too:
A Navy term, with two fingers forming a peace sign and turning them from side to side means - "get to work"




35-10:
wearing the Air Force uniform correctly, i.e.. "you're out of 35-10"




Shave tail:
A brand new 2nd LT. Came from the days of mule skinners in the Army. A brand new untrained mule was a dangerous and unpredictable creature so they shaved the tail to identify it.




Box Kicker:
someone who works in inventory




Rainbow:
A newbie in basic before they get their uniforms; still in civies




Spooky / Puff:
AC-47 Gunship




wing nut:
any USAF personnel




SitRep:
Situation report




Bug Juice:
Some type of KoolAid




Scivvies:
Underwear




Bulkhead:
Wall




Hanger Queen:
An aircraft used for spare parts AKA hanger b****




gut truck:
meal truck




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