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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 ~ |
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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: Kathy in Alaska
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Patriotic Pilots with walkers can now fly again with
this new jet that can be lower onto them.
461
posted on
09/20/2004 6:45:26 PM PDT
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Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: bentfeather
Duh!
WHy doesn't he come and chat with all of us? Hello?? Isn't he technically our brother as well? LOL!
*HUGS*
462
posted on
09/20/2004 6:46:25 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: Lady Jag
Lady Jag is in the house! WOoHoo! Where have you been hiding yourself these days? (Mind you that I haven't been around. LOL!)
463
posted on
09/20/2004 6:46:55 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: BigSkyFreeper
Knock Knock!
This is MoJo from the FR Canteen! I'm requesting your time, company, brain, enthusiasm, and any food you have left in your fridge. COME ON DOWN!!
Sorry I missed you the other night. I hope you liked the Canteen!
464
posted on
09/20/2004 6:48:27 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
The poor dear is just learning computers. He does lurk at FR when I send him links.HUGS
Oh, I checked nothing new.
To: MoJo2001
I was out looking for you! Where were you?
466
posted on
09/20/2004 6:52:01 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: Lady Jag
I'm driving up to see you!! Didn't you see me? Hehe!
467
posted on
09/20/2004 6:52:35 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
Yeah, I was sending a message to Kerry. That's it.
HEY KERRY!!!
468
posted on
09/20/2004 6:53:24 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: Lady Jag
What's that bright light coming from the jet? I can't see it? Hehe!
469
posted on
09/20/2004 6:54:02 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
I didn't know that. Can I meet you somewhere?
470
posted on
09/20/2004 6:54:21 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: MoJo2001; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; mylife; All
Good evening Diva!
Good evening Canteeners and Troops!
I bought a copy of "Unfit For Command" today, to help The Swifties..but I have to leave it FACE DOWN on the coffee table...God, that man is hideous...
To quote another Freeper "He's got a face like a catchers' mitt!"
Hope everyone is well..
Hugs all around!
Ms.B
471
posted on
09/20/2004 6:55:04 PM PDT
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MS.BEHAVIN
(Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Hi sweetie!!!
LOL on Kerry's face. HUGS
To: Diva Betsy Ross; All
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Old School Rap
Hey DBR!
How about a Cactus (Remix)?
In about 2 months, I'm going to wish it was Spring Again!
473
posted on
09/20/2004 6:56:16 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MoJo2001
That's a Butt Light.
Either that explains sKerry's brains or someone wants him to kiss it. Probably both. His lies are making me really mad
474
posted on
09/20/2004 6:56:35 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
LOL!
Hello Ms.B!!
I tried calling you, but you didn't wanna talk to poor lil MoJo. So? That's okay! Ms.Poohbear called to tell me where you were.
*HUGS*
475
posted on
09/20/2004 6:57:18 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: MS.BEHAVIN
since unfit for command is a short book you wont have to look at it long!
Get Tommy Franks "the American Soldier" next, that will keep you occupied for a while
476
posted on
09/20/2004 6:57:25 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The roar of the masses could be farts)
To: aomagrat
Thanks for the history of the USS Oyster Bay aomagrat!! :o)
477
posted on
09/20/2004 6:57:34 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Lady Jag
ROTFLMAO!! STOP IT!! I'm a child. LOL~
478
posted on
09/20/2004 6:57:38 PM PDT
by
MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for the great pictures today Kathy!
To: MS.BEHAVIN
Same thing happened to me and a friend. I have to cover the book and so does she. None of us can look a that hideous man.
The book starts hot and will appall you.
480
posted on
09/20/2004 6:59:39 PM PDT
by
Lady Jag
(Googolplex Star Thinker of the Seventh Galaxy of Light and Ingenuity)
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