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ship-over (USMC):
re-enlist




Mess Deck Intelligence:
Rumors that are passed around on the Mess Deck of a Ship or in the Dinning Hall.




Grab Ass:
Soldiers messing or screwing around; usually involves wrestling




SOS (S--- on a shingle:
Stewed tomatoes with hamburger and onions




Yoohoo:
What Marine DI's called recruits




Chop chop:
C-Rations begged for by Vietnamese




John Wayne:
P-38 can opener




Fire Watch Ribbon:
National Defense Ribbon




Fire Watch:
Night guard duty




Go Over-The-Hill:
Run away, AWOL




Runner:
Escort




Hooch:
Living quarters




skate:
someone who avoids 100% work or hides from working.




bulkhead:
wall




Bucket Of Steam:
What new recruits are sent for on steam driven ships. To start the vessel.




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