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MILITARY CUSTOM
A REPLY TO AN OFFICER IS ALWAYS ENDED WITH "SIR."
Where learned: KANSAS ; FORT RILEY
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Formula |
Date learned: 00-00-1966
PLACE
JUNK CITY IS A TERM APPLIED TO JUNCTION CITY, KANSAS; BY
THE SOLDIERS OF FORT RILEY, KANSAS.
Where learned: KANSAS ; FORT RILEY
| Subject headings: | SPEECH -- Place |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
MILITARY NICKNAME
OLD MAN - USED IN REFERENCE TO THE COMMANDING OFFICER REGARDLESS OF
AGE.
Where learned: KANSAS ; FORT RILEY
| Subject headings: | Person / Nickname |
Date learned: 11-00-1968
MILITARY CUSTOM
A NEWLY COMMISSIONED OFFICER WILL GIVE THE FIRST
SOLDIER HE SALUTES A SILVER DOLLAR.
Where learned: KANSAS ; FORT RILEY
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- War |
Date learned: 08-00-1966