Maintenance crew chief of an F-15.

Slang for the Pentagon.

Term used by non-flying servicemembers for anyone who operates a flying vehicle.

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 – A lockbox on Navy ships where sailors may drop anonymous suggestions.

 – Armored vehicles such as Strykers and Tanks.

 – A Vietnam-era term for a medic.

An Army term describing a pistol or rifle.