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

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 21

RMOC recommended maintenance operation chart

RMON remote monitoring

RMOS refractory metal oxide semiconductor

RMP Reserve Mobility Plan (HQ USAF)

RMPE rapid message processing element

RMR reliability, maintainability and recovery

RMS Take your pick:

resource management system, requirements management system, regulatory manpower system, root mean square, record management services, reconnaissance management system, regional military separatism, remote monitoring system

RMTR redesigned missile tracking radar

RMU remote maneuvering unit

RMV reentry measurement vehicle

RMW read-modify-write

RN Regency Net (survivable HF radio C system)

RNA rations not available

RNAV area navigation

RNG random number generator

RNO regional nuclear options

RNS radar netting station

RNSP residual nuclear strike plan

RNU radar netting unit

Ro search radius rounded to the next highest whole number

Today's Field Trip: FOB Speicher
(Click the picture to visit!!)

Givin' a shout out to the guys and gals doing the tough stuff at FOB Speicher! You guys and gals ROCK! Thank you!!!

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!!!

To: Tanniker Smith

Actually -- now that I look at that, I think it's a little "diva" not a little "guy"!! LOL!

21 posted on 05/14/2006 6:15:05 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

Thanks for the thread, Star. Love your poem!

22 posted on 05/14/2006 6:15:09 PM PDT by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

23 posted on 05/14/2006 6:16:12 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

Thanks ML! I saw that your sonboy called for Mother's Day! WOOOOHOOOOO!!! I know that made your day! :o) *HUGS!*

24 posted on 05/14/2006 6:19:26 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

I am super!! Busy as heck, but doing great!! how about yourself? Life treating you well??

25 posted on 05/14/2006 6:20:15 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

Hmmmm....Deja vu all over again.

Wondaful Stah!

26 posted on 05/14/2006 6:21:41 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

Doing well, thanks - just finished up observing Mother's day here - looking forward to a new week.

27 posted on 05/14/2006 6:24:02 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

LOL!!!! What? No complaining? Are you sick?

28 posted on 05/14/2006 6:27:07 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

Good deal! I like my whole week except Monday. I have to w***. Ok -- I shouldn't complain -- w*** isn't all that bad. Usually... LOL

29 posted on 05/14/2006 6:28:39 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

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~

30 posted on 05/14/2006 6:28:59 PM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

That's the guy! I'm saving him again.

Still funny two weeks later.

31 posted on 05/14/2006 6:30:11 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)

W*** is the curse of the drinking class. But we must, therefore, we do.

32 posted on 05/14/2006 6:30:40 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3rd Bn. Fifth Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)

Holy cow I lost track of time! Can you tell I don't have a pinger ringer thingy? lol

Thank you for another great thread Star! *Hugs*

33 posted on 05/14/2006 6:30:56 PM PDT by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Serving those who serve us!~)

To: AZamericonnie

Thanks Connie!! *HUGS!*

34 posted on 05/14/2006 6:31:23 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

May 15, 2006

L’Chayim!

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READ: Exodus 12:21-30

The Lord will . . . not allow the destroyer to come into your houses to strike you. —Exodus 12:23 My friends Deb and Bryce were invited by some Jewish friends to attend their seder dinner. This is a celebration held by Jewish families to commemorate the first Passover in Egypt (Exodus 12:24-27). The entire family becomes involved, including the little children.

Deb and Bryce expected a somber evening, but they discovered a joyous celebration. At the beginning of the meal, a piece of bread was halved. One half was shared by the guests; the other half was hidden by the youngest family member. All the adults searched for it, to the child’s delight. When the bread was not discovered, it was ransomed by the child amid great laughter. Then followed an evening of stories and songs, and the oft-repeated phrase: “L’Chayim! To life!”

Why not a joyous celebration? The Passover marks the deliverance of Israel from slavery and the “destroyer.”

The Passover meal Jesus and His disciples shared the night before His death was a celebration too, but with serious overtones. It signaled the beginning of the events that led to His sacrifice and our redemption from sin and Satan.

From spiritual slavery to spiritual freedom. From death to life. As we celebrate our deliverance, we too can say with joy to one another, “L’Chayim! To life!” —David C. Egner

For Further Study
Learn more about our Old Testament heritage. Read The Holidays Of God: The Spring Feasts and The Holidays Of God: The Fall Feasts

Deliverance from sin is the greatest of all freedoms.

35 posted on 05/14/2006 6:32:19 PM PDT by The Mayor ( We are moving in on Albany! http://www.newyorkcoalition.org)

Either way, he's going on a card (or a mini-poster) for my father 82nd birthday. (if you don't mind)

I just wish I could find insignia from the 82nd that had the numbers on it instead of "AA". The only one I found was actually from an XBOX game.

TS
(Dad was Airborne, but it's a good military pun for this coming birthday.)

36 posted on 05/14/2006 6:32:39 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)

It's Mother's Day...so no complaining.

Happpy Mother's Day Star!

37 posted on 05/14/2006 6:32:42 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

To: Tanniker Smith

(Dad was Airborne, but it's a good military pun for this coming birthday.)

SIGH!!

That should say "wasn't", not "was".
Wish I could type tonight!

38 posted on 05/14/2006 6:33:20 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (I didn't know she was a liberal when I married her.)

To: Tanniker Smith

It cracks me up too. I heard that it annoys some folks though. LOL!! Oh well -- you can't please everyone so you might as well please yourself, right? He he he!

39 posted on 05/14/2006 6:33:20 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

To: AZamericonnie

LOL -- I have my pinger ringer turned off right now too! I almost lost track of time too -- just barely remembered in time.

40 posted on 05/14/2006 6:34:24 PM PDT by StarCMC (Proud member of ProudPatriots.org--supporting smart troops like CMS and Old Sarge since Nov. 4, 2004)

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