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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ August 22, 2005
Deep throat
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Posted on 08/21/2005 6:54:02 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!
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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
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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... |
R, part 3 RADCAL radar calibration
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Simulation of target detection, tracking, and shooting performance of several specific antiaircraft artillery systems versus a passive aerial target. |
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RADIC rapidly deployable integrated command and control system
RADIST radar distance indicator
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Hey Valin - is the sky falling? Are we doomed?? Just wondering!
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RADLO radar liaison officer
RADLOPS radiological operations
RADM rear admiral
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RADOP radar operator
RADOPWEAP radar optical weapons
A Harrier pilot makes a final check that a Paveway laser-guided bomb is correctly fitted. HUBBA HUBBA! THANK GOD FOR ALLIES LIKE THESE!! |
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RAF-T reconnaissance attack fighter trainer
RAFTS reconnaissance-attack-fighter training systems (USAF)
RAG regimental artillery group (OPFOR)
RAGS river assault groups
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Today's Field Trip: Military Families Voice of Victory
If you have a suggestion for a Field Trip - maybe a place where YOU have been stationed and would like to re-visit - PLEASE Freepmail it to starcmc!! Thanks!
Please remember: the Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. As such we attempt to keep it MOSTLY apolitical. Thanks for playing and have a nice day! LOL!!!
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: 889; airforce; army; coastguard; marines; militarysupport; nationalguard; navy; ourtroopsrock; piper; supportthetroops; tomkowstinks; wewantchocolate
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To: beachn4fun
See you later. LMBO!!! :)
801
posted on
08/22/2005 9:28:00 AM PDT
by
GodBlessUSA
(US Troops, past, present and future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)
To: GodBlessUSA
802
posted on
08/22/2005 9:28:31 AM PDT
by
MozartLover
( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)
To: StarCMC; LUV W
Thank you, Star, for the beautiful thread. LUV W, I am so excited for you and for David. What a long journey he has been on since he left home.
Let him know how much we love him, we are grateful for his service and SO VERY PROUD of him! God bless your family and all American military families...
803
posted on
08/22/2005 9:29:58 AM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(Remembering our Heroes today and every day. . . "Operation Gratitude")
To: HopeandGlory
Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Beautiful eagle! Thank you, Hope's son, for your service to America. Prayers sent for your safety and success of mission.
Hello, Penguin Girl.
804
posted on
08/22/2005 9:30:31 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: AZamericonnie
Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue.
805
posted on
08/22/2005 9:31:02 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: beachn4fun
Us too - it's starting to cool off - only around 80 or so this week. I hate this time of year - I love summer an dI hate to see it going away!!!
806
posted on
08/22/2005 9:31:26 AM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: The Mayor
Thanks, Mayor, for fresh coffee and inspiration each day.
807
posted on
08/22/2005 9:32:27 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: laurenmarlowe
Thanks, lauren, for America the Beautiful.
808
posted on
08/22/2005 9:33:43 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
Has anyone seen or heard anything about the movie "Red Eye"?
I sw the previes and it lloks interesting and I was wondering if would be worth seeing.
809
posted on
08/22/2005 9:40:53 AM PDT
by
Cool Multiservice Soldier
(Cindy Sheehan & Jane Fonda are traitors who gave and give aid and comfort to enemies of the U.S.)
To: GodBlessUSA
When you land on #666, you have to post an upside down graphic (just for fun). LOL!
810
posted on
08/22/2005 9:41:44 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: Kathy in Alaska; acad1228; tomkow6; HiJinx; StarCMC; MoJo2001; All
TADA!!
HISTORY QUIZ!!
In 1881, who founded the National Red Cross?
To: Cool Multiservice Soldier
I can't help....it's been forever since I've been to a movie. Beach or Luv W or Mojo might know.
812
posted on
08/22/2005 9:43:08 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: Cool Multiservice Soldier
I can't help....it's been forever since I've been to a movie. Beach or Luv W or Mojo might know.
813
posted on
08/22/2005 9:43:13 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: MozartLover
Head high, Proud Mom!!
814
posted on
08/22/2005 9:50:01 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: bentfeather
815
posted on
08/22/2005 9:51:06 AM PDT
by
La Enchiladita
(Remembering our Heroes today and every day. . . "Operation Gratitude")
To: bentfeather
816
posted on
08/22/2005 9:52:26 AM PDT
by
StarCMC
(Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
To: LUV W
Thanks, LW, for both your Air Force guy's service to America.
817
posted on
08/22/2005 9:52:31 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Semper Fi ~a field hospital~)
To: beachn4fun; tomkow6
Chicagoans are like that. :)
818
posted on
08/22/2005 9:55:27 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: beachn4fun
The old curmudgeon is perfect ~ Barb concurs. LOL :):)
{{HUGS}}
819
posted on
08/22/2005 9:56:43 AM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: Mrs.Nooseman; LUV W
I's not all mine ladies (I wish)
It is Billie's, from Mission Possible.
I just added a few things of my own. :)
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