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Whole nine yards:
When a bomber gunner used his entire belt of .50 cal ammunittion which measured exactly 27 feet on a single target..




Field Day:
Like its something fun, to clean your barracks




boondockers:
work boots worn by Naval personnal




Triple Nipple:
Air Force KB-50 Refueling aircraft (TAC)




Battle Rattle:
flack vest with web gear




A Kraut:
A German soldier




Egg Beater:
Helicopter




COB:
Chief of the Boat




Bull Ensign:
Top Ensign onboard




Bubblehead:
Sub-mariner




A piece:
A rifle




Jump Through Your Apex:
Airborne term for a Panic Response




A dump of bird turds:
A B-52 unloading its bomb load




Helo:
Helicopter




Chopper:
Helicopter




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