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Re the new "Air Force" centric term, I vote for the C-130 term of "Howdy". That term has always brought fear and trepidation to all who hear it in the cockpit.

New BDUs, new space wings, new battlecry.... Man, we're all set, huh? :rolleyes:

Hooah just sounds better.

I'm sorry... I refused to shout, chant, or say "Air Power" when that became the "Air Force Battlecry" years ago. I'm certainly not going to vocalize "AIRP!" (Gee, wonder where that originated from?)

Quiz Question: Anybody know what the Marines, "Hoorah!" really means? I'm not sure the folks who wrote the Jarhead screenplan know.

(Anybody know how to make the text write upside-down? LOL!)

Answer: Kill!

[ 01. November 2005, 18:52: Message edited by: Linda ]

Great...overweight office workers and soccer moms with a battle cry.

Your United States Air Force, ladies and gentlemen: Substituting a manufactured image for actual combat capability.

[ 01. November 2005, 17:44: Message edited by: Fury220 ]

Hooah is just as bad. I prefer, "sweet".

HOOHAH?

I beleive the term was originally HUA.....

It Stood for: Heard Understood Acknowledged.....

That's a lot of syllables for Army-speak...

my dog sings the air force battlecry when i step on her tail.

AIRP!!

They should make the Air Force battlecry: "PLASMASCREEEEEEN!!" And the troops can speak it in an elevated tone while they safely charge towards the snack bar.

Originally posted by OspreySooner:

HOOHAH?

I beleive the term was originally HUA.....

It Stood for: Heard Understood Acknowledged.....

Widely interpreted by the troops as "Head Up A$$" - hence the change to the HOOAH!

The USMC version is "Oorah" and dates back to at least Korea

Don't forget your relfective belt while bellering the new battle yelp.

Who are you and why do you keep talking about reflective belts?

BENDY

Why not FORCE SHAPIIIIIING.

HD

I always thought the Air Force battlecry was "FORE!"

[ 01. November 2005, 23:13: Message edited by: c17wannabe ]

Bendy you talk a lot. Shut up and watch some more Futurama.

I remember Super ROTC Nerds saying "AIRP" at least 6 years ago, and I hung my head in shame every time they said it.

Originally posted by OldHercNav:

I vote for the C-130 term of "Howdy". That term has always brought fear and trepidation to all who hear it in the cockpit.

What's the deal with 'Howdy'?

Originally posted by Hacker:

What's the deal with 'Howdy'?

Shack. The words must leave your mouth before the aroma hits the crews nose. Don't know where it started or why, but I learned it at nav school, and it's pretty much standard.

Originally posted by Scooter14:

Don't know where it started or why

Herkism.

HD

I think "face slugs" would be an appropriate alternative.

Hoser

Lord knows, with the quality of the food in the illustrious "DFAC" (Services' name for the "Chow Hall") you'll get plenty of practice with the "Howdy Call." (Don't confuse this with the HOWDI Check..).

The "Howdy Call" usually degenerates into something that stands-out less... such as "How ya' doin'," or "Hi, how's it goin'," or "YEEHAW!"

The "Howdy Call" is also appropriate in an enclosed vehicle.. especially if you're the driver... and you hit the "window lock" (assuming you have power winders) beforehand... it's fun to watch your passengers gag and gasp for clean oxygen.

God, I'm a sick bastard. Oh well...

Cheers!

Linda

Originally posted by Linda:

The "Howdy Call" is also appropriate in an enclosed vehicle..especially if you're the driver...and you hit the "window lock" (assuming you have power winders) beforehand...it's fun to watch your passengers gag and gasp for clean oxygen.

Linda

We used to call that game 'Turtle'...the first person to roll a window down loses. Great for the I-10 run to San Antonio (1100 miles of cruise control)...my kids are champions at it! :rolleyes:

Cheers! M2

Google:

https://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/hooah.htm

and

https://www.nightstalkers.com/mythology/hooah.html