Posted on Mar 17, 2017
What catch-phrase used by veterans instantly identifies in which branch of service they serve(d)?
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The lesser known phrase in the Army. Though it is still pronounced, "HOOAH" It's spelled, "HUAH." Meaning, "Heads Up Asshole." Generally it's implied by the way it is said to the another soldier. Though any soldier within earshot can distinguish between the two.
Then there is the other favorite, "BOHICA." I think this one might be used by other services, but I never heard it working in a Naval hospital as a contractor for six years. It was muttered almost on a daily basis in the Army. Even managed to get a brand spanking new Commander to make it our Company motto. Nothing like standing in formation yelling,"BOHICA." I admit, I started the whole thing
Then there is the other favorite, "BOHICA." I think this one might be used by other services, but I never heard it working in a Naval hospital as a contractor for six years. It was muttered almost on a daily basis in the Army. Even managed to get a brand spanking new Commander to make it our Company motto. Nothing like standing in formation yelling,"BOHICA." I admit, I started the whole thing
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
SPC Michelle Nelson - Thompson – Nice comparison and contrast on HOOAH & HUAH, Ma'am! Thanks for responding—and please be sure to connect.
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MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
SSgt Josiah Brainard – Thanks for responding be sure to connect!
Roberts, L.D. (2009). The Essayons Button. United States Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Retrieved March 20, 2017 from http://www.wood.army.mil/engrmag/PDFs%20for%20Jan-Apr%2009/Roberts.pdf
Roberts, L.D. (2009). The Essayons Button. United States Army Engineer School, Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Retrieved March 20, 2017 from http://www.wood.army.mil/engrmag/PDFs%20for%20Jan-Apr%2009/Roberts.pdf
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PFC Roger Goff
Great article on the history of the Essayons Button. MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy
Engineers lead the way! Notice objective Rally Point in the last section. ;)
http://www.wood.army.mil/ENGRMAG/PDFs%20for%20Sept-Dec%2011/LeadWay.pdf MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy SSgt (Join to see)
Engineers lead the way! Notice objective Rally Point in the last section. ;)
http://www.wood.army.mil/ENGRMAG/PDFs%20for%20Sept-Dec%2011/LeadWay.pdf MSgt Ken "Airsoldier" Collins-Hardy SSgt (Join to see)
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Strategic Air Command = STRAC. Ready to bomb the world into smithereens! The Army adopted the acronym for a "Good to Go Now" force.
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CSM Charles Hayden Passed 7/29/2025
A1C Scott Dyer - You're AF, I do the best my memory serves. Do you remember the movie?
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1stSgt Nelson Kerr
It was SAC, Served on two BUFF (Big Uggly Fat F,,, ) bases, Not as big as a Fat Albert, but louder.
And even SAC is long gone
One of my favorites was "Electric Lawn Dart"
And even SAC is long gone
One of my favorites was "Electric Lawn Dart"
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MSgt Thelbert (Whitey) Roark
"A Suck for SAC is a Blow for Freedom". Commonly heard when I was wearing a "pocket Rocket".
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"Di-di mau" - Any branch of service for all those who served in Southeast Asia.
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Pogie bait
Full battle rattle!
What's up Battle?
Ate up
Soup sandwich
"Smoke" (for the Arty folks)
HMFIC
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Check Rog
Pull your head out your 4th point of contact
Full battle rattle!
What's up Battle?
Ate up
Soup sandwich
"Smoke" (for the Arty folks)
HMFIC
Top
Check Rog
Pull your head out your 4th point of contact
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