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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Sept. 20, 2004
Canteen Crew
Posted on 09/19/2004 8:00:50 PM PDT by StarCMC
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
![Coast Guard Seal small (better)](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/1/106521/1091486/coastguard-th.jpg) |
The military seems to have a language of its own, with many terms, acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations that aren't generally used in the "civilian world." What is an acronym? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words. It is spoken as one word. What is an initialism? It is a word created from the first letter of a series of other words, but each letter is spoken separately. What is an abbreviation? It is a shortened version of a word. What is Short Speak? It is any and all of the above. Want to know what they are talking about? Read on... ![](http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/1/106521/398438/StarsStripesseperator-vi.gif?1066276156) |
M, part 3 MG major general
MGGB Modular Guided Glide Bomb, GBU-15(V)HOBOS
To learn more, click here! |
MGR-1 Honest John
The Honest John was the US Army's first nuclear-armed surface-to-surface rocket. To read more, click here! MGR-3 Little John
The Little John was the smallest nuclear-capable rocket the U.S. Army ever deployed. MGRS Military Grid Reference System |
MGY Sgt [AR 310-50] master gunnery sergeant (USMC)
MI military intelligence
Mickey Mouse Boots cold weather boots worn by Marines
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MICV mechanized infantry combat vehicle
MILES Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement Systems
To read more about MILES, click here! MIOBC Military Intelligence Officer Basic Course Ask Old Sarge about this one! |
Missing Man Formation
A flight of usually 5 aircraft in a fly-over formation. When the flight reaches the honor point, one of the aircraft peels off into a steep climb heavenward leaving his or her position vacant. In is a formal salute rendered to POW and MIA as well as to deceased military people - usually aviators. MkmQualBad [AR 310-50] Marksman Qualification Badge
(Marine - Rifle) MLR main line of resistance |
MLRS Multiple Launch Rocket System
To read more, click here! MOB military orders of battle MOJO Originally a concoction of hard liquors designed for the sole purpose of getting drunk. Also used to mean a swaggering approach of smooth talking individual, as in "He's got his MOJO goin'." Molly Marine
A statue of a woman Marine located in New Orleans, LA. The first statue of a woman in military service in the United States. |
Today's Field Trip:
Click the pic to visit Ft. Leonard Wood. |
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To: Old Sarge
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Only time to hit and run. ((HUGS)) Orders yet?
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posted on
09/20/2004 2:05:06 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Spotsy; trussell; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; Diva Betsy Ross; MoJo2001; Fawnn; MS.BEHAVIN; ...
342
posted on
09/20/2004 2:08:37 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
To: darkwing104
Hi darkwing! WOO HOO good news for you and yours!!!!
Happy to have you back safe and sound!
To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
345
posted on
09/20/2004 2:15:32 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
HEY!! Good to see you! How was the trip?
346
posted on
09/20/2004 2:18:24 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: bentfeather
347
posted on
09/20/2004 2:19:08 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: bentfeather
348
posted on
09/20/2004 2:19:10 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: bentfeather
349
posted on
09/20/2004 2:19:12 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: bentfeather
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posted on
09/20/2004 2:19:15 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
To: darkwing104
AMEN! Wonderful news!!!!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 2:22:20 PM PDT
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Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: bentfeather; Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn; All
LOL!!! Now that I've accomplished THAT, I need to go and get started on dinner. I'll be back later this evening -- maybe kind of on the late side. I am trying really hard to catch up on my scrapbooking before #4 shows his handsome little face and puts me even farther behind! :o) I hope to spend a couple of hours on that tonight! HUGS!
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posted on
09/20/2004 2:23:46 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: StarCMC
Have a wonderful time with your beloved hobby!!
What's fer supper, ma??
To: bentfeather
Hey, sweetie pie ;)
Boo to you too! How are things?
355
posted on
09/20/2004 2:27:25 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
To: StarCMC
{{{{{ Star!!! }}}}}
How are you? My trip was fine, but long. Seven hours in the car today so I'm a little but tired. All went well, I had a great time and met some terrific people.
356
posted on
09/20/2004 2:28:14 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
To: bentfeather
Chicken stirfry and canned peaches for dessert. Don't ask me why - I am just craving them so I figured I'll make everyone else eat them too! LOL!!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 2:28:21 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Colonel_Flagg
Excellent, honey!! I take it you are well rested and fit as a fiddle! LOL
Good to have you home!!
To: StarCMC
Sounds good to me, I be right out for supper! LOL
I'll do dishes!
To: bentfeather
Well rested, no. Fit, not exactly. But more or less relaxed - that I can do!
Vikings playing on MNF tonight. Woohoo!
360
posted on
09/20/2004 2:31:47 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
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