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In this episode Ward clears up the difference between squadron nicknames and JANAP 119-generated tactical callsigns. He also discusses the origin of ATO callsigns as well as what is proper while flying airways navigation hops around the U.S. And, lastly, he reviews the most bizarre and funny tactical callsigns ever.