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Spooky
Military; Vietnam War
A large propeller-driven aircraft with a Minigun mounted in the door. Capable of firing 6,000 rounds per minute. Also used to refer to gunship helicopters with Miniguns.
date of expected return from overseas (DEROS)
Military; Vietnam War
The day all American soldiers in Vietnam were waiting for.
Brown Water Navy
Military; Vietnam War
Term applied to the U.S. Navy units assigned to the inland boat patrols of the Mekong River delta.
marker round
Military; Vietnam War
The first round fired by mortars or artillery. Used to adjust the following rounds onto the target.
recon
Military; Vietnam War
Reconnaissance. Going out into the jungle to observe for the purpose of identifying enemy activity.
Vietnam Veterans of America (VVA)
Military; Vietnam War
Veterans organization not affiliated with the Veterans Administration.
United Service Organization (USO)
Military; Vietnam War
Provided entertainment to the troops, and was intended to raise morale.
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