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MILITARY LINGO
Do you remember all of the slang, jargon & lingo that was used in the Military? How often would you get a good laugh out of those words! Check out the full Collection today and share yours!
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Jodie :
That worthless, no good, bast*rd that was home with your gal, while you were away on duty.
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Buck Slip :
Used to get out of certain kinds of regular duty.
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Track Lube :
Infantry as referred to by Tankers
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Crank Duty :
Navy term for having to serve 3 months time in the mess hall or galley
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Haze Grey & Under Way :
Freshly Painted Ship and Sea Bound
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Ditty Bag :
Bag of Toiletries
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ship-over (USMC) :
re-enlist
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Mess Deck Intelligence :
Rumors that are passed around on the Mess Deck of a Ship or in the Dinning Hall.
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Grab Ass :
Soldiers messing or screwing around; usually involves wrestling
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SOS (S--- on a shingle :
Stewed tomatoes with hamburger and onions
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Yoohoo :
What Marine DI's called recruits
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Chop chop :
C-Rations begged for by Vietnamese
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John Wayne :
P-38 can opener
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Fire Watch Ribbon :
National Defense Ribbon
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Fire Watch :
Night guard duty
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