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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

 
 
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.
 
 
Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!
 
 
 
~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~
ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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...

 

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
 
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: trussell
I hope you are already in bed, but Hope you and the kids had a wonderful day.
541 posted on 09/20/2004 10:51:40 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Lady Jag

Lj, I'm so sorry you thumb is all nerve endings. I only cut mine a little bit, but I bump it on everything! Very annoying, to say the least.


542 posted on 09/20/2004 10:56:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Fawnn

It was Ma that cut her thumb, Lady Fawnn..
I was just the "humble correspondent"!
LOL
Eat "safe" food tonight!
Pudding!
Hugs!
Ms.B


543 posted on 09/20/2004 10:56:31 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Shudder...
"Flap/dice....Crikey!
you talk about your thumb like it was a green pepper!
(tapping tiny foot)
How's about those shots, eh?
Tetanus shots up to date?
HMMMMMMM????
Ms.B


544 posted on 09/20/2004 11:01:22 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Spotsy
Oh boy! Now I can find another link.

Good night, Spotsy, and sleep well.


545 posted on 09/20/2004 11:19:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; bentfeather; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; tomkow6; Jet Jaguar; Long Cut; Spotsy; ...
"But They that wait upon the Lord, shall renew their strength:

They shall mount up with wings as Eagles:

They shall run and not be weary; and They shall walk, and not faint." Isaiah 40:31

Good Night Canteeners and Troops!

God Bless and keep you, always....

Keeping you in thought and Prayer..

Ms.B


546 posted on 09/20/2004 11:34:10 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Tetanus up to date, besides it was a nice clean knife. LOL!! I'd play you a song, but I forgot the code. I'm trying to remember it. LOL!!

Zydeco

547 posted on 09/20/2004 11:39:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN
Found another one.

Good night and sleep in peace, ms b.


548 posted on 09/20/2004 11:41:12 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

LOL
How's about Zydeco, eh?
Hugs!!!
Ms.B


549 posted on 09/20/2004 11:41:26 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Great spirits have always encountered violent opposition from mediocre minds. Re-elect G.W.Bush)
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To: Fawnn

LOL! I was cutting my chicken to make it finger food and somehow I managed to get my thumb in the way. Very sharp knife. Didn't realize until blood spots were everywhere. Oops. Really just a superficial wound that hurt like the dickens when I figured out what I'd done.


550 posted on 09/20/2004 11:50:56 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Fawnn

Did you finish the q/a? Deadlines? Good day?


551 posted on 09/20/2004 11:51:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Spotsy
That is the most beautiful picture, sweetest Spotsy! I've looked at it several times today, because it's so pretty it lifts my spirits and eases my grief. Thank you for posting it, my thoughtful and kind friend.


(I love this adorable graphic!)

552 posted on 09/20/2004 11:57:10 PM PDT by Kitty Mittens
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MS.BEHAVIN

Kathy in Alaska!!! #550!!!



Lucky I wasn't supposed to be proofreading when I read the post about chicken and the cut thumb. (I was sure Ms.B was the one who cut her thumb! LOL)

Sunday night at 9p.m., FoodTV is going to have a special about the White House kitchens. Laura will be on it!
553 posted on 09/20/2004 11:57:58 PM PDT by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

With any luck, I'll be finishing it up tonight. (I've got a BIG HEADACHE so I'm trying to get into it. So far, two written tonight and I have a "few" yet to do!) :)

If you haven't done so yet, check your e-mail.


554 posted on 09/20/2004 11:59:47 PM PDT by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Fawnn

Sticky made, but hopefully someone will remember on Sunday. I think I read that the White House chef, the guy that makes the ginger bread houses, is retiring. He's french. It was fun listening to him explain what they do.


555 posted on 09/21/2004 12:03:39 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: MoJo2001
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!!

I hope you liked the Canteen!

I sure did enjoy it! There wasn't much else going on in the other forum threads the other night, I thought I would venture around. :)

Not sure if I can contribute much in the way of food (bachelor and all), but any party can use snacks. :) As for time, I may not be here ON time, but I'll be here. As for brains, I can offer stimulating intellectual conversation. As for enthusiasm, "enthusiasm" is my middle name! ;D

556 posted on 09/21/2004 12:40:39 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Real gun control is - all shots inside the ten ring)
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To: Fawnn

Too cute, but I have goose bumps on my leggies. LOL!


557 posted on 09/21/2004 12:40:45 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; BigSkyFreeper

LOL!!! (But now BigSkyFReeper is sure gonna be wondering what brought about that "goosebumps" comment!) ;)

Hi BSF! (I'm working -- with a headache -- on deadline! So I'm not really here. Whether or not I officially "get" here tonight depends on how fast I can write. LOL)


558 posted on 09/21/2004 12:44:26 AM PDT by Fawnn (Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; Fawnn

Now you gone and did it Kathy! You got me wondering how you got the goosebumps on your leggies! LOL *scroll scroll*


559 posted on 09/21/2004 12:48:22 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Real gun control is - all shots inside the ten ring)
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To: Fawnn

I've had days where I wasn't "all there". LOL


560 posted on 09/21/2004 12:49:18 AM PDT by BigSkyFreeper (Real gun control is - all shots inside the ten ring)
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