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So-called soldier girl, I did my basic training at Fort Ord, my AIT at Ft. Bliss, and served 2 tours in Germany protecting your fake ass on a Nike missile site as chief of a fire-control crew for a total of 8 years honorable service.
Think Progress » Beck: Obama is ‘dividing the nation’ by reacting ‘so rapidly to Haiti.’ 2010
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The easiest one would probably be something like fire-control, which could cause the body to get burned.
Superhero Nation: how to write superhero novels and comic books » Faraway Soul’s Review Forum 2009
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He developed fire-control systems for ships and fighter planes for the Department of the Navy while earning a master's degree in computer science from Purdue University.
Cain's Legacy: Selling Big Ideas Julie Jargon 2011
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I held a TS-ENTNAC clearance, and the NCO over a fire-control crew was called a “Crew Chief” I operated and supervised operators of acquisition, target and missile radars.
Think Progress » Beck: Obama is ‘dividing the nation’ by reacting ‘so rapidly to Haiti.’ 2010
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Most accidents are blamed on failure to follow safety rules or lack of required ventilation, fire-control and other equipment.
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He was bloviating arrogantly about what poor quality fire-control and shells the opposition had.
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Most accidents are blamed on failure to follow safety rules or lack of required ventilation, fire-control and equipment.
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The rest of the process was automatic, with the mechanical fire-control computer compensating for ballistic drop, altitude, closing speed, and deflection angle.
Whirlwind Barrett Tillman 2010
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Most accidents are blamed on failure to follow safety rules or lack of required ventilation, fire-control and other equipment.
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Most accidents are blamed on failure to follow safety rules or lack of required ventilation, fire-control and other equipment.
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