Guest OldHercNav Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Airmen Learn Army Skills 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ Kind Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 New BDUs, new space wings, new battlecry.... Man, we're all set, huh? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skipplet Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hooah just sounds better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovelacm Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 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 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 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 ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest acmaster Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 Hooah is just as bad. I prefer, "sweet". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pavesooner Posted November 1, 2005 Share Posted November 1, 2005 HOOHAH? I beleive the term was originally HUA..... It Stood for: Heard Understood Acknowledged..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ Kind Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 That's a lot of syllables for Army-speak... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest waxgoblin Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 my dog sings the air force battlecry when i step on her tail. AIRP!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocker Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcj Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandal Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Don't forget your relfective belt while bellering the new battle yelp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KoolKat Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Who are you and why do you keep talking about reflective belts? BENDY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkDerka Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Why not FORCE SHAPIIIIIING. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I always thought the Air Force battlecry was "FORE!" [ 01. November 2005, 23:13: Message edited by: c17wannabe ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandal Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Bendy you talk a lot. Shut up and watch some more Futurama. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockheedFix Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I remember Super ROTC Nerds saying "AIRP" at least 6 years ago, and I hung my head in shame every time they said it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by Hacker: What's the deal with 'Howdy'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter14 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkDerka Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Originally posted by Scooter14: Don't know where it started or whyHerkism. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hoser Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 I think "face slugs" would be an appropriate alternative. Hoser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lovelacm Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squatch Posted November 2, 2005 Share Posted November 2, 2005 Google: http://usmilitary.about.com/od/jointservices/a/hooah.htm and http://www.nightstalkers.com/mythology/hooah.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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