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Chewy / Chewbaka:
Unorginized/ slob soldier




AWOL:
Absent Without Official Leave, often INCORRECTLY referred to as: Absent WithOut Leave.




Prop Wash:
Thrust of air coming from propeller. We used to send the new guys on the flightline to get a 5 gallon bucket of prop wash.




He:
An Air Force Security force member pulling stingermissile duty in korea




Pecker Checker:
US Navy Corpman




Sand Crabs:
Civilian workers on a Naval Base




Surf and Turf:
Lobster tail and Steaks served on the aft mess deck




Shit in a Sea Bag:
Stuffed Bell Pepper




Liberty Call:
Getting off the ship in port.




Fruit Salad:
One who has many many ribbons.




Meat Wagon:
Military Ambulance




Doggie Diner:
Foward mess deck on the Kitty Hawk




ONE CLICK:
1000 METERS




John Wayne:
Can opener for opening c-rations (P-38)




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