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Streamer :
A parachute that fails to open




STRAC:
Squarred away, together, ready to rock and roll




30 Day Wonder:
Any Reserve Officer




Leg:
Any person who doesnt have Paratrooper wings




Cherry Jumper:
Still in jump school




Ash and Trash:
Unpleasant detail picking up garbage and coal ash




scrounge:
person with very poor hygien




gedunk:
snack bar




Di we:
captain




Jodie:
the guy back home




WETSU:
WE EAT THIS S##T UP




Stencil stretcher:
An imaginary tool a recruit was sent to fetch from the Supply Room.




Ditty Move:
Moving ones items by oneself during PCS instead of using Military Transport, from DoITYourself Move. Done usually because a soldier receives money from the Army all services? per pound moved.




snuffy:
marine enlisted e-1 to e-3, not nco




Wimp Waver:
A waiver from the doctor that got you out of doing anything physical




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