FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ January 30, 2006

Penelope Pitstop

[StarCMC]

 

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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That's right - the Canteen mission
Support the troops and all they do
They've given up so much
All for me and you

There are so many here
Who keep the aim sure and true
They support the troops
And have lots of fun too

We dance and play
And spin on our toes
A turn of phrase
A joke or some prose

All for the troops
Who visit and  bask
Looking for a friend
A break from their task

So thanks to my friends
You know who you are
This army sister's brother
Is home from the war

You made my life easy
You taught me some things
You brought me such peace
You gave me wings

I'll always hold dear
The ones who have cared
Who gave me their true friendship
Thank you FReeper Canteen.

StarCMC
1/18/06

 

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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~
 

           

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 13
 

REPIN  reply if negative

REPOL  reporting emergency petroleum, oils and lubricants

Repple Depple  Replacement depot from which new men were assigned and wounded men returned to combat units

REPR  real estate planning report

REPRO  regional programs office

REPSHIP  report of shipments

rept  report

REPUNIT  reporting unit

Direct reporting units are subdivisions of the Air Force, directly subordinate to Air Force headquarters and are separate from any major command or field operating agency due to unique missions, legal requirements or other factors.

req  request

REQAFA  request advise as to further action

REQCAP  requirement capability (Army)

REQCONF  request confirmation

REQDI  request disposition instructions

Request Mast

Every Marine’s right to be heard. At every step up the chain of command any Marine may request to see the next person in authority all the way to the Commandant of the Marine Corps. When a request mast is asked for the Marine does not have to explain why, but he or she must make the request at every step up the ladder. If a Marine requests mast to the CMC he or she had better have a good reason.  More here!

REREG  re-register

res  reserve

RESC  Reconstitutable Enduring Satellite Communications System

RESCAP  Rescue Combat Air Patrol

An aircraft patrol provided over a combat search and rescue objective area for the purpose of intercepting and destroying hostile aircraft. Its primary mission is to protect the search and rescue task forces during recovery operations.

RESCORT  rescue escort

Kaman H-43B Huskie

RESCU  Resource Cost and Utilization System (USMC)

Today's Field Trip: AFB Maxwell 
 

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!

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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!!!

 

 

[Soaring Feather]

BRAVA!!!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

060129-N-1464F-003 Puget Sound, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2006) – The guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to stops for a personnel transfer in Puget Sound, Washington. Media were transported to Ohio to see the new capabilities that the submarine now brings to the joint warfighter. Ohio is the first ballistic missile submarine to complete conversion to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). Three other submarines are undergoing the SSGN conversion process including USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Florida (SSGN 727) and Georgia (SSGN 729). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)

060129-N-1464F-004 Puget Sound, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2006) – The guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to stop for a personnel transfer in Puget Sound, Washington. Media were transported to Ohio to see the new capabilities that the submarine now brings to the joint warfighter. Ohio is the first ballistic missile submarine to complete conversion to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). Three other submarines are undergoing the SSGN conversion process including USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Florida (SSGN 727) and Georgia (SSGN 729). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)

060125-N-1467K-059 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 25, 2006) – The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) sails towards the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting their Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Nathaniel J. Karl (RELEASED)

[ninergold3]

Here is one of my favorites:


R.I.P Larry La Prise

With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last year.

On October 27, 2005, Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93.

The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started.

[trussell]

I've been praying today Jinxy...thank you for the update!

[Lady Jag]

ROFLMAO!!!!

[ninergold3]

I spit a mouthful of coffee all over my computer when I got this the first time. I laughed so hard that I had tears running down my face.

As you can tell - I have a very warped sense of humor!

[luvie]

Beautiful pictures...thank you.

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Niner! Which one was great? lol Hope you had a good day!

[apackof2]

You have FRMail

[Lady Jag]

I have a very warped sense of humor!

You are blessed.

[trussell]

Found it...you have freepmail now! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.......just what I need. The puppy and "kitty" are cool.

[Kathy in Alaska]

"Land of the Free...Because of the Brave...."

Thanks, GB...a statement we must all remember.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Too funny, Lady J.....I couldn't get half the pictures to load last night. Your ducks are kinda short...LOL!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of the new thread

[Soaring Feather]

The Canteen

As a light house beacon warns
a ship away from dangerous shores...
We in the FReeper CANTEEN
offer a safe haven for our troops and their families.
May God Bless our ship FReeper CANTEEN.

bentfeather
9/05/03
Revised 01/05/04

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP Keepers of our freedom

[Lady Jag]

Good evening, Kathy! How are you this evening? After talking about the cold yesterday, I have renewed my vows to never take the Polar Bear Plunge.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mrs.N....((HUGS)) I can't wait til I can visit again. Work is keeping me busy 7 days a week, at least 10 hours a day. We are learning a new payroll system, and it sure isn't going very easily. I hope your work is going well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Your incoming pic is priceless. LOL!