This year we're giving a nod to our Military Service Men by speaking their language. This being the first litter born in 2024, it us aptly named ALPHA-CHARLIE LITTER. The Military Alphabet is a system of letters and numbers used by the armed forces of the United States, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), and International Civil Aviation Organization, and even by civilians to spell out words and phrases or communicate in code. It is a phonetic alphabet that uses 26 code words. The U.S. military uses many unique items and concepts that civilians aren't exposed to. Because of this and the need for expedient, clear communication, service members are immersed in a linguistic world apart from the daily life of a civilian. Some are self-explanatory and others are completely cryptic, but they each have a specific and important (sometimes) meaning. The term "Alpha Charlie" means "a bawling out"; "a severe scolding". (Based on AC = Ass-Chewing. NATO Phonetic Alphabet.) Example: The cop stopped me and gave me a real Alpha Charlie for speeding.