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gaggle:
mass confusion




Chit:
U.S. Navy term for "Paperwork"




Libs:
Short for "Liberty", which is the time available to enlisted service members for personal use (i.e. deployment prep, sleep/R&R, recreation, etc.




poop tube:
M79 grenade launcher




chopper:
helicopter




deuce-n-half:
2 1/2 ton truck




Star light Star bright:
night vision device




re-con:
recreation




Roger that!:
I understand




Read Ya Lima-Charlie:
Hear you loud and clear




comshaw:
borrow from other military troops




SUICIDE TEN CAN :
GUIDED MISSILE DESTROYER




Gun Plumber:
Air Force weapons mechanic




500-mph-tape:
silver-duct-tape used by ordinance men for arming-wires




gedunk machine:
vending machine




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