milblog n.— «Since combat began in Iraq in March 2003, “milblogs,” as they’re called, have been cropping up in increasing numbers.» —“State of the Art” by Daniel Schulman Columbia Journalism Review (New...
oil-spot strategy n.— «U.S. and Iraqi forces should adopt an “oil-spot strategy” in Iraq, which is essentially the opposite approach. Rather than focusing on killing insurgents, they should concentrate on providing security...
downrange adv.— «After arriving in Spain, the crew then receives orders to fly somewhere “downrange,” the military term’s for a foreign destination, usually Kuwait, Iraq or Afghanistan.» —“C-5 crews expect...
freeway blog n.— «As dissent over the war in Iraq and the Bush presidency grows, illicit “freeway blogs” are sprouting daily on major freeways from California to New Jersey.» —“Sign of the times: dissent on America’s...
shaka n.— «It seems one of the Hawaii National Guard soldiers serving in Iraq shot a shaka when he should have snapped a salute to a general. The general was not impressed. He immediately banned the use of the thumb-and-pinkie finger...
GWOT n.— «This summer, three of the four offerings have to do with the Iraq war or the GWOT (Pentagonese for “Global War on Terrorism,” of which the Pentagon views the Iraq struggle an integral part).» —“Theater festival...