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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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Muzzle Blast:
Things "gun bunnies" sent newbees to find in the motor pool.
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Muffler Bearing:
Imaginary part for newbees to find.
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Metric Crescent Wrench:
Imaginary tool for newbees to find.
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Newbees:
Fresh from boot.
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Scuttlebutt on ship:
Water cooler.
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Gedunk:
Ice cream.
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Box of Grid Squares:
An imaginary thing new recruits are sent for.
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Freeboard:
Something "strikers" were sent searching for.
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Squeegee Sharpener:
Something "strikers" were sent searching for.
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Cherry:
New in country.
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IYAAYWOT:
"If You Ain't Ammo, You're Waiting on Them!" Predominately used by AF Weapons personnel. Play on Ammo's motto "If You Ain't Ammo, You Ain't Sh@*!"
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SOS:
"Sh*@ on Shingle" - ground beef cooked with cream gravy served on toast. Still in use today.
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Ammo Puke:
USAF Munitions Personnel who produce, store, transport and maintain munitions. See "BB Stacker."
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BB Stacker:
USAF Munitions Personnel who produce, store, transport and maintain munitions. AKA, "Ammo Pukes." AFSC for this job, 2W0X1. Not to be confused with 2W1X1s or weapon/munition loaders, aka "Load Toads
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Fart Recovery:
Assigned detail; Cleaning the rest room.
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