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black shoes:
ships company




Economy:
Only applies when you are overseas. ie Living on the "economy" means not living on base or base housing; or get something on the Economy, that means not getting on base but getting from the locals




Can Bird:
Aircraft used for spare parts.




DRESS BLUES:
Official Military Service Formal Suit.




G.I.:
Government Issue




MESS TENT:
Chow hall, Dining Tent




Latrine:
Head, Bathroom




COVER:
Cap, Hat or Helmet




SEMPER FI:
Cheer of Marine Soldier signifying Semper Fidelis




Latrine:
Air Force term for toilet




Land of the Big PX:
USA




6-bi:
5 ton truck in U.S.M.C.




NUG:
New Useless Guy




Snake:
Cobra Gunship




Lurp:
LRRP...Long Range Reconisance Patrol




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