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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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Hey Joe!:
Foreign nationals trying to sell just about anything to a serviceman overseas. Yells out "Hey Joe, look see, cheap."
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S.H.*.T.:
Short Haul Island Transport, name given to the C-117 the Navy flew from Manila to Clark AB to Subic Bay, Philippines.
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Launch the Alert Five:
Get the ready fighter plane started and flying.
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Pointy End:
The bow section of a ship.
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Railroad Tracks:
A Lieutenant in the US Navy, or Captain in the Marines or Army.
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Dumber than a Box of Rocks:
A very stupid sailor, usually very young.
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GAF:
Give A F**K...who cares!
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Gonzo Station:
Arabian Sea/Persian Gulf area during hostage crisis in Iran (US Navy).
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Dixie Station:
South China Sea off South Vietnam, area of ops for US Navy.
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Yankee Station:
South China Sea off of North Vietnam, area of ops for US Navy.
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Hang the Dog Out:
Getting totally drunk during an inport period in Olongapo City, Philippines.
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Worm:
Name of brand new recruit at San Diego Navy boot camp.
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Mail Buoy Watch:
Something for a new recruit to do onboard ship, such as "Keep an eye out for the mail buoy."
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S**t Shirt:
Navy plane captain wearing a brown felt deck jersey at sea.
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Bright Work:
Polished metal on a ship.
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