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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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Birthing :
Sleeping quarters for navy personnel.
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GEE-DUNK :
Any junk foods (chips candy etc).
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Dragonfly :
Alternative, widely-used name for USAF Cessna AT-37 ("Killer Tweet"/"Killer Tweety Bird").
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Killer Tweet/Killer Tweety Bird" :
Cessna two-seat AT-37 aircraft.
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Little Friend :
USAF fighter escort for heavy bomber over Europe.
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Scatback :
USAF North American T-39 "Sabreliner" V.I.P./courier/liaison aircraft for local base-to-base flights.
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Photo-Phantom :
USAF/MC McDonnell Douglas RF-4C/RF-4B photo recon aircraft.
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Sandy :
USAF/USN Douglas A-6 "Skyraider prop fighter escort for helicopter airborne rescue missions.
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Snake :
North Vietnamese Air Force nickname for green-stripe camo'ed MiG-17 fighter.
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Pedro :
Vietnam nickname for USAF Kaman HH-43 "Huskie" helicopter.
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Butterbar :
U.S. Army, Marine Corps, Air Force 2 Lt...or Navy ensign.
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Airdale :
U.S. Navy personnel involved with Navy flight operations, etc.
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Mud Puppy :
Army military police person (MP).
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Protect Family Jewels :
Used to remind one about chute harnes in crotch area.
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Short Arm :
Late night{you know what Insp.}
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