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Definitions by Atomic Johnny

Chicken of the Sea 

US Navy term for a ballistic missile submarine, or a crewmember of same; the nature of their mission is to avoid detection by whatever means necessary. Their unofficial motto is "We hide with pride."
Bangore sub base in Washington is filled with Chicken of the Sea.

Civvy Street 

Known in civilian life Civilian life as "CIWS" - Close-In Weapon System, a short-range anti-missile point defense system commonly comprised of a radar system and rotary-barreled Gatling gun. In NATO, the system is the Vulcan Phalanx. A newer version, Goalkeeper, uses the GAU-8 30mm Gatling gun found in the A-10 Thunderbolt for increased range and destructive power. Can have anti-surface modes as well, for use against small craft and the like. Derisive interpretations of the acronym include: 'Christ, It Won't Shoot', and 'Captain, It Won't Shoot,' due to common maintenance difficulties.
We worked on the civvy street all night and the piece of shits still broke!
Civvy Street by Atomic Johnny March 30, 2005

AJ Squared Away

Naval term for the mythical sailor who has his shit together.

Bilge Snipe 

A naval term for the people on ships who work below decks, in engine rooms, bilges, etc. These sailors have been known to get nose bleeds when they go above waterline.
My brother was a bilge snipe the entire time he was on the USS Enterprise.
Bilge Snipe by Atomic Johnny March 29, 2005
Naval term for "Big Old Standard Navy Issue Ass". Term is used for Navy wives with big hips and or butts.
Did you see Gray's wife? That woman's is a bosnia for sure!
bosnia by Atomic Johnny March 29, 2005

dynamited chicken

Military term for the delicacy known to civilians as "chicken a la' king"
Cookie makes a damn good dynamited chicken.