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Look up FOB or fob in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Fob or FOB may refer to: FOB (play), a 1981 play by David Henry Hwang Fall Out Boy, an American
Fob
International Chamber of Commerce term
FOB (free on board) is a term in international commercial law specifying at what point respective obligations, costs, and risk involved in the delivery
FOB_(shipping)
Secured forward military position
FOB Abu Ghraib FOB Al Asad FOB Caldwell FOB Carpenter FOB Courage FOB Danger FOB Falcon FOB Echo FOB Grizzly FOB Haditha Dam[6] FOB Iskandariyah FOB Kalsu
Forward_operating_base
Device attached to a key or several keys
chain or keyring, is a small ring or chain of metal to which several keys or fobs can be attached. The terms keyring and keychain are often used interchangeably
Keychain
American rock band
version of a demo, with the same name, from the band's 2008 mixtape, CitizensFOB Mixtape: Welcome to the New Administration. In September 2018, Fall Out Boy
Fall_Out_Boy
American politician (born 1934)
Forrest Hood "Fob" James Jr. (born September 15, 1934) is an American politician, civil engineer, entrepreneur, and former football player. He served
Fob_James
2010 murders of Afghan civilians by U.S. Army soldiers
Infantry Regiment, and 5th Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division. They were based at FOB Ramrod in Maiwand, in Kandahar Province of Afghanistan. During the summer
Maywand_District_murders
temporary military bases in Iraq, most a type of forward operating base (FOB). The US and Iraq were set in January 2024 to begin negotiations to end US
List of United States military installations in Iraq
List_of_United_States_military_installations_in_Iraq
Restaurant chain in the Seattle metropolitan area
FOB Poke Bar is a small chain of sushi restaurants based in the Seattle metropolitan area, in the U.S. state of Washington. The business operates restaurants
FOB_Poke_Bar
Watch made to be carried in a pocket
mounted on a short leather strap or fob, when a long chain would have been cumbersome or likely to catch on things. This fob could also provide a protective
Pocket_watch
1980 David Henry Hwang play
FOB is a 1980 Obie Award-winning play by American playwright David Henry Hwang. His first play, it depicts the contrasts and conflicts between established
FOB_(play)
Forward Operating Base Budwan, or more simply, FOB Budwan, was a military base located near Gereshk, in the Helmand province of Afghanistan. It was occupied
Forward_Operating_Base_Budwan
Village in Essex, England
Fobbing is a village in the borough of Thurrock in Essex, England. It is between Basildon and Corringham, and is also close to Stanford-le-Hope, the latter
Fobbing
Military installation in Afghanistan
Afghanistan, near the city of Khost. On 1 November 2013, U.S. forces withdrew from FOB Salerno and transferred control of the installation to the Afghan National
Forward Operating Base Salerno
Forward_Operating_Base_Salerno
Forward Operating Base Dogwood or FOB Dogwood, further to the north of the original Camp Dogwood, from late 2004 to 2005. Between Fallujah and Karbala
Forward Operating Base Dogwood
Forward_Operating_Base_Dogwood
operating base (FOB) is any secured forward military position, commonly a military base, that is used to support tactical operations. A FOB may or may not
List of forward operating bases
List_of_forward_operating_bases
US military base in Baghdad, Iraq
District (Arabic: بغداد الجديدة) of Baghdad, Iraq. FOB Iron Horse was renamed FOB Patriot and then renamed to FOB Loyalty, during OIF II and OIF III. Also the
Forward Operating Base Loyalty
Forward_Operating_Base_Loyalty
Tool
A cigar cutter watch fob is a decorative and utilitarian pendant that is attached to the opposite side of a chain as a pocket watch. It is used to cleanly
Cigar_cutter_watch_fob
Former U.S. military base in Iraq
460019°E / 32.80525; 44.460019 Forward Operating Base Kalsu, also known as 'FOB Kalsu', COS Kalsu or simply Camp Kalsu, was a U.S. Military installation
Forward_Operating_Base_Kalsu
Hand sign (victory, peace or insult)
The V sign is a hand gesture in which the index and middle fingers are raised and parted to make a V shape while the other fingers are clenched. It has
V_sign
FOB Grizzly (formerly FOB Spartan, FOB Red Lion and FOB Barbarian) was a U.S. Army Forward Operating Base located within Camp Ashraf, Diyala province
Forward Operating Base Grizzly
Forward_Operating_Base_Grizzly
FOB MacKenzie, formerly known as FOB Pacesetter and before 2003, Samarra East Air Base, was a U.S. Army Forward Operating Base located near Samarra, Saladin
Forward Operating Base MacKenzie
Forward_Operating_Base_MacKenzie
Forward operating base of U.S. military
northern end of the FOB. American forces later returned and reoccupied the southern portion of the FOB, under the name Camp Dahlke. In 2008 FOB Shank was built
Forward_Operating_Base_Shank
1960s psychedelic rock group from Dallas, Texas
Southwest F.O.B. ("Freight on Board") was a 1960s psychedelic rock group from Dallas, Texas, now perhaps best remembered because it featured Dan Seals
Southwest_F.O.B.
election was held on November 3, 1998. The election saw incumbent Governor Fob James (R) face off against Lieutenant Governor Don Siegelman (D), resulting
1998 Alabama gubernatorial election
1998_Alabama_gubernatorial_election
Nuclear weapons delivery system
A Fractional Orbital Bombardment System (FOBS) is a warhead delivery system that uses a low Earth orbit towards its target destination. Just before reaching
Fractional Orbital Bombardment System
Fractional_Orbital_Bombardment_System
1960s–2014 prison in central Iraq
occupied by the U.S. military.[citation needed] Abu Ghraib served as both a FOB (Forward Operating Base) and a detention facility. When the U.S. military
Abu_Ghraib_prison
2009 suicide bombing of a US Armed Forces base in Khost Province, Afghanistan
Afghanistan war. Chapman was killed while fighting alongside the CIA in 2002. FOB Chapman is located near Forward Operating Base Salerno, a military base used
Camp_Chapman_attack
FOB Paliwoda or Camp Paliwoda was a US forward operating base (FOB) in Balad, Iraq. The base was named for Captain Eric Paliwoda, an Engineer Officer and
Forward Operating Base Paliwoda
Forward_Operating_Base_Paliwoda
Forward Operating Base Bostick (FOB Bostick), previously called FOB Naray, was a U.S. military outpost in the Kunar Province of Afghanistan. In July 2008
Forward Operating Base Bostick
Forward_Operating_Base_Bostick
Battalion, 4th Infantry Division, Fort Hood, Texas. Until the US Army arrived, FOB Caldwell was an abandoned Iraqi military base. Construction had begun in
Kirkush Military Training Base
Kirkush_Military_Training_Base
Electronic lock without a mechanical key
Remote keyless entry fobs emit a radio frequency with a designated, distinct digital identity code. Inasmuch as "programming" fobs is a proprietary technical
Remote_keyless_system
U.S. military installation outside of Fallujah, Iraq
Camp Baharia, also known as Dreamland or FOB Volturno, was a U.S. military installation that was just outside the city of Fallujah, Iraq. It was the smaller
Camp_Baharia
Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah (Arabic:إسكندرية), or FOB Iskandariyah, was a United States military forward operating base located on the grounds
Forward Operating Base Iskandariyah
Forward_Operating_Base_Iskandariyah
United States Military Operation
under the 1st Infantry Division in May 2004. (FOB Iron Horse was renamed FOB Patriot and then renamed to FOB Loyalty, during OIF II and OIF III. Also the
Forward_Operating_Base_Danger
US military installation in Afghanistan
Camp Dwyer was a military camp of the United States Marine Corps located within the Helmand River Valley southwest of Garmsir in Garmsir District, Helmand
Camp_Dwyer
Standardized contract terms regarding transportation and delivery
value of the goods, and in South Africa the duty is calculated against the FOB value of the goods. Because of this it is common for contracts for exports
Incoterms
FOB Robinson was a Forward Operating Base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It was located next to the Helmand River, near the town of Sangin. It was
Forward Operating Base Robinson
Forward_Operating_Base_Robinson
Former operating base in Helmand, Afghanistan
FOB Shawqat was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) operated by the British Armed Forces and located in Nad
Forward Operating Base Shawqat
Forward_Operating_Base_Shawqat
Former operating base in Helmand, Afghanistan
FOB Edinburgh was an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) operated by both the British Armed Forces and United
Forward Operating Base Edinburgh
Forward_Operating_Base_Edinburgh
8, 1994, to select the governor of Alabama. The election saw Republican Fob James defeat incumbent Democrat Jim Folsom Jr. in an upset. This was the
1994 Alabama gubernatorial election
1994_Alabama_gubernatorial_election
American pejorative slang term
The phrase fresh off the boat (FOB), or just off the boat (OTB), is sometimes-derogatory terms used to describe immigrants who have arrived from a foreign
Fresh_off_the_boat
British military base in Afghanistan (2007–2009)
FOB Gibraltar was a British-manned Forward Operating Base in Helmand Province, Afghanistan next to the Helmand River, near the town of Sangin. It was
Forward Operating Base Gibraltar
Forward_Operating_Base_Gibraltar
Forward army base in Ghazni, Afghanistan
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Ghazni was a forward operating base operated by the International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) located in Ghazni Province
Forward_Operating_Base_Ghazni
Airport in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
Forward Operating Base Jackson (FOB Jackson) was a military base used by both British and US forces located at west of Sangin Village, Sangin District
Forward Operating Base Jackson
Forward_Operating_Base_Jackson
Former United States military base
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Sharana was a large forward operating base with many amenities, including a United Service Organizations installation. It
Forward Operating Base Sharana
Forward_Operating_Base_Sharana
Air warfare branch of Kenya's military
Other bases include Forward Operating Base (FOB) Mombasa (Moi International Airport), FOB Mandera, FOB Wajir & FOB Nyeri (mainly helicopters/small planes)
Kenya_Air_Force
Former operating base in Helmand, Afghanistan
Forward Operating Base Khar Nikah or more simply FOB Khar Nikah is a former Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan operated by the International Security
Forward Operating Base Khar Nikah
Forward_Operating_Base_Khar_Nikah
Small compartment in clothing
a phone or keys. A watch pocket or fob pocket is a small compartment, originally for holding a pocket watch. Fob pockets can feature in men's trousers
which moved north for another mission. The FOB was named for the 3rd Brigade known as the "Dukes". FOB Duke was only a temporary staging area until
Forward_Operating_Base_Duke
20 November 2013. Moeller, Justin (6 November 2013). "Currahees transfer FOB Salerno to ANA". Department of Defense News Release. Retrieved 16 November
List of NATO installations in Afghanistan
List_of_NATO_installations_in_Afghanistan
election took place on November 7, 1978, to elect the governor of Alabama. Fob James, a businessman who had switched from the Republican Party to the Democratic
1978 Alabama gubernatorial election
1978_Alabama_gubernatorial_election
Airport in Jalalabad, Nangarhar Province
Forward Operating Base (FOB) Fenty was a military base built around Jalalabad Airport. The base was named after Lt. Col. Joseph J. Fenty Jr. LTC Fenty
Forward_Operating_Base_Fenty
forces transfer FOB Rustamiyah back to Iraqis". The United States Army. Retrieved 2010-04-07. "Bad Air - Cigars at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Rustamiyah
Iraqi Military Academy Rustamiyah
Iraqi_Military_Academy_Rustamiyah
Iraqi palace completed in 1999
FOB Prosperity was run by the Joint Area Support Group - Central (JASG-C) 32nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT) from Wisconsin. In 2012, the FOB was
As-Salam_Palace
FOB Wishtan is an International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) operated by the British Army and located in Sangin District
Forward Operating Base Wishtan
Forward_Operating_Base_Wishtan
FOB Geronimo is a former Forward operating base located along the Helmand River Valley in Nawa-I-Barakzayi District, Helmand Province, Afghanistan. It
Forward Operating Base Geronimo
Forward_Operating_Base_Geronimo
United States Army officer (born 1949)
2,000 men. The Division's assault established a Forward Operating Base (FOB Cobra) which allowed the attack to sever Highway 8 in the Euphrates River
Frank_R._Hancock
on November 2, 1982, to elect the governor of Alabama. Incumbent Democrat Fob James declined to run for re-election; he later successfully ran again in
1982 Alabama gubernatorial election
1982_Alabama_gubernatorial_election
Military unit
operations ranging from the north of FOB Corregidor to the Euphrates. Company B was posted 7 kilometers to the east of FOB Corregidor at OP Trotter, with a
506th_Infantry_Regiment
Cost (IRAC) and OPEC Basket prices. WTI and Brent are quoted FOB specific locations, not FOB the oilfields. For WTI, the delivery point is Cushing, Oklahoma;
List_of_crude_oil_products
Electronic access and authorization system
remains pocketed by the user. The smart key allows the driver to keep the key fob pocketed when unlocking, locking and starting the vehicle. The key is identified
Smart_key
Air establishment in Mosul, Republic of Iraq
makeshift quarters in existing buildings. FOB Endurance was located at Qayyarah Airfield West. It was another name for FOB Q-West. The facility is surrounded
Qayyarah_Airfield_West
Programmable machine that processes data
complexity of computers can range from simple single-purpose devices like key fobs, microwave ovens, and remote controls up to supercomputers and factories
Computer
2025 British comedy television miniseries
of Petra. She introduces him to the penthouse, which requires a special fob to access along with the vast array of facilities available for use. During
Man_vs_Baby
européenne". FOB - Forces Operations Blog (in French). Retrieved 2025-08-09. Gain, Nathan (2022-05-05). "Mecar, la pépite belge du groupe Nexter". FOB - Forces
List of equipment of the Belgian Army
List_of_equipment_of_the_Belgian_Army
Total weight of an aircraft and its contents, minus usable fuel
OEW+PL+FOB=TOW} Where OEW is the Operating Empty Weight (that is a characteristic of the plane), PL is the Payload actually embarked, and FOB the Fuel
Zero-fuel_weight
Military air installation in Northern Iraq
1st Infantry Division supported transportation and logistic units based at FOB Speicher supported US units in Kirkuk, Mosul and 5 subordinate bases. The
Camp_Speicher
Former Iraqi Air Force base in Saladin
Tikrit South AB Tikrit South Air Base, formerly known as FOB Packhorse and FOB Remagen, is a former Iraqi Air Force base in Salah ad Din Governorate of
Tikrit_South_Air_Base
Forward Operating Base Lagman, simply known as FOB Lagman, was a forward operating base in Qalati Ghilji, Zabul Province, Afghanistan that was operated
Forward_Operating_Base_Lagman
Yankee (Americans) Outsiders Ajam (non-Arabs) Barbarian Fresh off the boat / F.O.B. (immigrant) Gadjo (non-Romani) Gaijin (non-Japanese) Goy (non-Jew) Gringo
List_of_ethnic_slurs
Radio antenna on a vehicle for wireless keys
lock, unlock, and in some cases start the engine wirelessly using a key fob with buttons. These systems typically operate at 315 MHz (primarily in North
Automotive RKE receiver antenna
Automotive_RKE_receiver_antenna
Firebase Tinsley, formerly known as Firebase Cobra, was a United States military fire support base, located in Oruzgan Province in Afghanistan. This base
Firebase_Tinsley
Military base in Afghanistan
Forward Operating Base Inkerman or more simply FOB Inkerman is a former forward operating base in Afghanistan operated by the International Security Assistance
Forward Operating Base Inkerman
Forward_Operating_Base_Inkerman
US military/CIA base in Khost province, Afghanistan (2001–13)
PRT and took part in the relocation; this team left in 2011 and moved to FOB Salerno. In recent years, the base, one of the most secretive and highly
Forward Operating Base Chapman
Forward_Operating_Base_Chapman
Former operating base in Helmand, Afghanistan
FOB Zeebrugge is a former International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Forward Operating Base (FOB) initially operated by the British Army and the Royal
Forward Operating Base Zeebrugge
Forward_Operating_Base_Zeebrugge
CDP in Washington, United States
of the 2020 census, Fobes Hill had a population of 2,628. Fobes Hill is a middle class residential community located along Fobes Road, northwest of the
Fobes_Hill,_Washington
Former United States military operating base in Iraq
the base housed up to 5,000 troops. In September 2003, the construction of FOB Falcon (Camp Al-Saqr) in Iraq was a major engineering project for the 439th
Joint_Security_Station_Falcon
US Attorney's Office in New York. Wikimedia Commons has media related to FOB Delhi. Operation Herrick order of battle History of the United States Marine
Forward_Operating_Base_Delhi
American romance television series
February 28, 2023. Retrieved February 28, 2023. "From Half Corsets to Watch Fobs, 'Bridgerton' Costumes Embody Regency Glamour". Netflix Tudum. Archived from
Bridgerton
American politician and lawyer (1919–1998)
Fob James Succeeded by H. Guy Hunt In office January 18, 1971 – January 15, 1979 Lieutenant Jere Beasley Preceded by Albert Brewer Succeeded by Fob James
George_Wallace
British Army commando artillery battery
148 (Meiktila) Commando Forward Observation Battery is a specialist Naval Gunfire Support Forward Observation (NGSFO) unit within 29 Commando Regiment
148 (Meiktila) Battery Royal Artillery
148_(Meiktila)_Battery_Royal_Artillery
Irwin Screen, named the Functional Observational Battery (FOB) by Sette in 1989. In 1998, the FOB was published in the late 1990s as EPA Human Health 870
Irwin_screen
Railway station in Uttar Pradesh, India
as a full-fledged terminal, Minister of State, Manoj Sinha said. A new FOB will be completed by November. Prayagraj's neighbouring Subedarganj is being
Subedarganj_railway_station
Police Zone Headquarters. It was formerly named Forward Operating Base (FOB) Lightning, an American military base in Paktia Province, Afghanistan. It
Advising_Platform_Lightning
thousand U.S. Army soldiers were stationed at the base. In June 2011, the FOB was renamed Sarkari Karez after 2nd Battalion, 34th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade
Forward Operating Base Sarkari Karez
Forward_Operating_Base_Sarkari_Karez
Fire base in Afghanistan built by USMC
installations in Afghanistan Wikimedia Commons has media related to Fiddler's Green (FOB). Sanchez, Matt. "As Death Toll Rises, Marines Stay Focused in Afghanistan"
Firebase_Fiddler's_Green
Airport in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Gilgit-Baltistan region. It is adjacent to Qadri airbase, a Pakistan Air Force (FOB) which shares the main runway with the airport. Skardu Airport was initially
Skardu_International_Airport
Polish land force in Afghanistan
and logistic units. Kinetic elements Battle Group A (battalion sized) - FOB Ghazni, FB Four Corners 1st Mechanized Infantry Company (five infantry platoons)
Task_Force_White_Eagle
Military unit
East, stretching from FOB Waza Khwa in the south to FOB Salerno in the north. 2nd Platoon fell under command of B Co. located at FOB Bermel between the Afghani
2nd Battalion, 87th Infantry Regiment
2nd_Battalion,_87th_Infantry_Regiment
American playwright (born 1957)
University in New York City. He has won three Obie Awards for his plays FOB, Golden Child, and Yellow Face. He has one Tony Award (M. Butterfly) and
David_Henry_Hwang
Airport in Mosul
to occupy the base in 2003. The Base was divided into two FOB's. FOB Marez to the West and FOB Diamondback to the East which incorporated the Airfield.
Mosul_International_Airport
American politician (born 1952)
Cornyn greeting soldiers at FOB Fenty in Afghanistan, January 2008
John_Cornyn
United States Army base in Baghdad, Iraq
River, immediately east of the 14th of July Bridge. During the Iraq War, FOB Freedom housed one company of soldiers that were assigned to provide motorcade
Forward Operating Base Freedom
Forward_Operating_Base_Freedom
1965 battle during the Vietnam War
the Mang Yang Pass. The first, Forward Operating Base (FOB) 1, was 18km west of An Khe, while FOB 2 lay an additional 14km further west. Still, the road
Battle_of_Highway_19_(1965)
Town in Helmand Province, Afghanistan
construction of FOB Wolf on a plateau overlooking the Sangin green zone. The base immediately became a target for the local militants and poppy growers. FOB Wolf
Sangin
Brailian trade union confederation
Revolucionárias do Brasil), formerly known as the Fórum de Oposições pela Base (FOB), is a Brazilian revolutionary syndicalist organization founded in 2013.
Federation of Revolutionary Syndicalist Organizations of Brazil
Federation_of_Revolutionary_Syndicalist_Organizations_of_Brazil
Type of United States military facility
small permanent presence of support or contractor personnel as opposed to a FOB or MOB. A FOS will host occasional rotational forces and many contain pre-positioned
Forward_operating_site
Land service branch of the U.S. military
quarters), DFAC buildings (dining facilities), forward operating bases (FOBs), after-action review (AAR), tactical operations center (TOC), morale, welfare
United_States_Army
in 2021. The FOB was originally a Soviet military compound. The Marines named it FOB Kerella, after the first Marine stationed at this FOB to die in Operation
Forward Operating Base Delaram
Forward_Operating_Base_Delaram
FOB
FOB
FOB
FOB
Boy/Male
Indian, Tamil
Fearless
Boy/Male
Hindu
The scriptures, Vedic method of self realization, Knower of the Vedas, One who knows all, Hindu philosophy or ultimate wisdom, King of all
Girl/Female
Indian
Rich
Boy/Male
English
From the high ground.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Eternal Constant; Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu
Emerald
Girl/Female
Hindu
Sage like king
Male
Egyptian
, a son of King Aahmes I.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : metathesized variant of Childers.
Female
Czechoslovakian
, love.
FOB
FOB
FOB
FOB
FOB
v.t.
To cheat; to trick; to impose on.
imp. & p. p.
of Fob
v.t.
To beat; to maul.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Fob
n.
A little pocket for a watch.