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by Perryman on February 8th, 2007
Bird Colonel
A full colonel, designated by the eagle emblem on the insignia.
Full Bird, as opposed to the lower rank Lieutenant Colonel.
This slang originated in the U.S. Marines.
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by Friendly Stranger on August 19th, 2011
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What's the difference between PJ's and Combat Control teams?
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by bng14 on July 31st, 2011
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Should Generals, and possibly Special Forces, be allowed to execute commoners who insult them, Bushido/chivalry style?
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by Glenn Blaylock on February 8th, 2007