Fox News has an interesting story about military slang in Iraq and Afghanistan, which helps troops communicate and takes the edge off during situations filled with enormous pressure. And no, it's not all politically correct, so if you can't handle it, stop reading. According to the column, here is some of the slang:-SNAFU: Situation Normal, All F**cked Up
-Death blossom: Fire sprayed indiscriminately in many directions
-Mortaritaville: A Balad, Iraq base constantly attacked by mortars
-Haji shop: A cart run by locals selling DVD's, drinks, etc.
-Fobbit: A servicemember who almost never leaves his or her base
-Hillbilly armor: Makeshift armor for vehicles
-Frankenstein: A truck or humvee with lots of 'hillbilly armor'
Apparently the alternative band Cracker, which I remember having a hit song when I was in high school, released a song using military slang as lyrics. I may have to download that one.

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