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NAVY:
Never Again Volunteer Yourself




Acting-jack:
Someone temp. promoted to next higher NCO status IE: E-4 to E-5




Joe Sh** the Rag Man:
A Soldier that doesn't conform to military standards [ie: Doesn't polish his boots or press his uniform etc.]




Zoomies:
Airmen




Sham Artist:
Soldier expert in shirking duty




Ma Deuce:
Twin 50 cal machine gun




Twice and a half / duece and a half:
2 1/2 ton truck




Weed:
new recruit




Cheap charlie #10:
Affectionate name for cheap GI by Korean hostess




Leg:
Non-infantry Army soldier




Wingnut:
Airman




Joe Willies:
Exercise used for punishment during physical training




Road:
Retired On Active Duty




50 Mission Chursh:
When they had Head phones that you put on over your Hat. Air Force




Sit Rep :
Situation report




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