FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 13, 2006

Pepe LePew

[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.

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 15
 

REW  radio-electronic warfare

REWSON  Reconnaissance and Electronic Warfare Systems Office, Navy

REWTS  Responsive Electronic Warfare Training System

REWTS (Responsive Electronic Warfare Training System) is a method developed by Ericsson for efficient electronic warfare training.

Advanced Airborne Early Warning systems have been a priority in many countries for a long time. However, the costs are often prohibitive. The Ericsson ERIEYE is an innovation in the AEW mission area and provides long-range coverage at high and low altitude. Low weight and a fixed radar antenna featuring an active phased-array antenna system allows for installation in small, commercial turboprops and small jets, thus reducing both procurement and operational costs.

ERIEYE
ERIEYE is a high-performance Airborne Early Warning Mission system using a state-of-the-art, long-range, active phased-array pulse Doppler radar.

ERIEYE is a unique concept - the world's first advanced AEW system that can be installed on board small-to-medium-sized commuter-type aircraft. ERIEYE combines high performance with low initial purchase and life-cycle cost.

More here!

REX  readiness exercise

REXEC  remote execution

rexmit  retransmitted

REXX  Restructured Extended Executor (language - IBM)

RF  Take your pick:

¹Reserve Forces, ²radio frequency, ³range finder, ⁴rating factor, ⁵[JP 1-02] response force, ⁶[AR 310-50] replacement factor, ⁷(Vietnam) Regional Forces. Sort of like an Army reserve ranking between the ARVN and the PF.

RF/EMPINT  radio frequency/electromagnetic pulse intelligence

RF/IR  radar frequency/infrared frequency

RF-4 Phantom II

RF-ATE  radio frequency automatic test equipment

RFA  Reserve Forces Act (of 1955)

The RFA of 1955 was sent to Congress on January 13, 1955 by President Eisenhower.  In his 1955 State of the Union address, he explained...

Also on January 13--I shall present a program to rebuild and strengthen the civilian components of our armed forces. This is a comprehensive program, designed to make better use of our manpower of military age. Because it will go far in assuring fair and equitable participation in military training and service, it is of particular importance to our combat veterans. In keeping with the historic military policy of our Republic, this program is designed to build and maintain powerful civilian reserves immediately capable of effective military service in an emergency in lieu of maintaining active duty forces in excess of the nation's immediate need.

Read the full text of this speech here.

RFA  relieved from assigned

RFAA  relieved from attached and assigned

RFAT  relieved from attached

RFATHREE  Reserve Forces Act of 1955, three month's trainee

RFB  request for bid

RFCC  regional freight consolidation center

RFCM  radio frequency countermeasures

Available on these fine aircraft and more:

 

Today's Field Trip: AAF Coleman 
 

Europe District turned Bldg. 23 at Coleman Barracks in Mannheim,
 Germany, over to American Forces Network Europe in May of 2003.  The former
     barracks building became AFN Europe's new studios and office space.


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!!!

Sending our love to all the Sailors, Soldiers, Marines, Airmen and Coasties out there!!
Thank you!!

[StarCMC]

Thank you, troops, for my freedom.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, they're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning Troops!
Thank You, for your service
Thank You, for my freedom.

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.

[StarCMC]

Ohmy -- I meant to preview not post! LOL!! Oh well!!!

[StarCMC]

Ping

[HiJinx]

Pong!

[StarCMC]

LOL!! You're in the top 10!! WOOHOO!!

[The Mayor]

February 13, 2006

A Lesson From The Oak Tree

Read:
Galatians 5:16-26

Walk in the Spirit, and you shall not fulfill the lust of the flesh. —Galatians 5:16

Bible In One Year: Leviticus 14; Matthew 26:51-75

Have you ever noticed that in winter some oak trees retain their crisp, dry leaves long after the maples, the elms, and the walnuts have become bare skeletons? Even the strong winter winds and the early spring rains do not completely strip the oak branches of all their old leaves. But as springtime progresses, warmer winds blow and something wonderful begins to happen. Tiny buds start appearing at the tips of the twigs, and the dried remnants of the preceding season fall off. New life replaces the old.

At times, old habits cling to our lives with the same tenacity as those oak leaves. Even the winds of adversity do not remove all the lifeless leftovers of our fallen human nature.

But Christ, who dwells in our hearts by the Holy Spirit, is at work. His life within us continually seeks to push off the old habits—renewing us when we confess our sins, steadying us when we falter, and strengthening us to do His will.

When every effort to cast off an old sinful habit ends in failure, remember the mighty oak. Thank God for His Spirit who lives in you. Keep saying yes to His gentle urging to be kind, loving, compassionate, honest, and faithful. Those "lifeless old leaves" will eventually drop off. —Dennis De Haan

When stubborn sins tenaciously
Hold to their former place,
We must rely on Jesus' strength
And His unfailing grace. —Sper

To get rid of a bad habit, start a good one—trust God.

FOR FURTHER STUDY
Knowing God Through Galatians

[The Mayor]

Some pics from last night and today..

My new signs for the van and the yards.. Yippie!

Me looking at one of the B-Day presents

The Award Trophy "Hero of the Tax Revolt"


Me on stage accepting the award from Jim Ostrowski

Last but not least, my beautiful family!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Soaring Feather]

Very nice Mayor, Congratulations.

[Colonial Warrior]

[StarCMC]

Woohoo! Thanks your honor!

[StarCMC]

What great pics!! Thank you for sharing ~ you have a beautiful family!!

[StarCMC]

Hey Connie! Goodtaseeya! Love the sparklies!! LOL

[StarCMC]

Thank you for the Canteen Blessing.

[HiJinx]

By luck alone...I've got about 5 minutes at a time to see what's up, then it's back to dinner, dishes, and exercising.

Great opening today, we're really getting into the Valentine's spirit looks like.

[StarCMC]

LOL!! Thanks! And the posting was an accident. I was setting it up to post at 9 and thought I hit "preview" but accidentally hit "post" - Whoops! LOL

[AZamericonnie]

You are getting sleepy...errrr....nevermind! lol Thank you for this evenings thread Star! *Hugs*

[StarCMC]

I AM very tired tonight. Wiped out actually! I may turn in early.