Getting Up Early
If a soldier says that they slept in, they probably mean that they slept until 7 am. The habit of waking up early which they get from basic training and deployment, somewhat sticks forever.
Getting Up Early
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Popping Smoke
Similar to what you see in films, soldiers “pop smoke” to create a shield or a diversion so that they are able to move into position. Outside the military, if a soldier says he’s “popping smoke”, that usually means he’s leaving.
Popping Smoke
