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Are US soldiers still referred to as GIs?
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Are US soldiers still referred to as GIs?



    




harry g
yep they are still government issued


JAN
Yes, since WW ll I don't know about WW l, Government Issue.


Michael
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Yes


johnson b
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My dad still does refer to them as GI.....


AD
Depends on where you are. In a lot of foreign countries we are called GIs by the locals (especially Asian countries). Locally, it could vary by the area.


EddieX
It's pretty much an affectionate nick name like; Doughboy,Devil Dog, Swabby, airdale etc


Jayfresh
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yes, it stands for government issue





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