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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
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For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces. |
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Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today! |
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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~ |
![Coast Guard Seal small (better)](http://images5.fotki.com/v81/photos/1/106521/1091486/coastguard-th.jpg) |
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... ![](http://images4.fotki.com/v40/photos/1/106521/398438/StarsStripesseperator-vi.gif?1066276156) |
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
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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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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Free Republic; Front Page News; News/Current Events; Political Humor/Cartoons
KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; loveoursoldiers; marines; militarysupport; nationalguard; navy
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To: StarCMC
Thanks for the thread Star , lovely as it is.
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:13:11 PM PDT
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AZamericonnie
(44more days.....to the end of the madness! (I hope))
To: vetvetdoug
He he he!! Had to clean that one up too -- F=forget! LOL!! :o)
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:14:23 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: shotokan
"LT, there's so much fog, we can't see the trgets - go down there and turn on the range fans!"
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:15:02 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: AZamericonnie; MoJo2001
Mojo is the princess of helping me look good! :o) And you're welcome!!
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:15:26 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
C'mon, Skipper, you're already there!
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:17:22 PM PDT
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Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: docman57
To: Old Sarge; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thank you both for doin' what you do!
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:20:38 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: Old Sarge
Did I mention I need every Thur off?
To: Old Sarge
And the 1st Tue of each month.
And time off for emergencies.
AND AND AND
You have the idea right?
LOL
To: StarCMC
Thank YOU for what YOU do for the Canteen!
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thanks my friend! I'll be stopping by the Canteen often!
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:27:29 PM PDT
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docman57
(Retired but still on Duty)
To: docman57
Welcome to the Canteen Brother!
To: Old Sarge
Dear Man Upstairs,
I realize I haven't bothered you in awhile, but I'm in need of answers. So? Promptness is important!!
I'm sure you understand.
Anyhoo, here's my questions:
1) Would you mind if I send tomkow to Egypt? I'm thinking a trip to visit Mummies would do that Burka boy some good. What do you think? Honestly! He would deserve his fate amongst the Mummies. We'll even supply the toilet paper. Ain't that grand of me?
2) Can you explain to me the following: At what level of boredom does it require to be an official on the "NAME THE HURRICANE" committee?
3) You promised me the last time that you were going to fix the little issue about TV commercials. No pressure or anything, but can't you SPEED IT UP A BIT. Honestly, if you can't fix this problem...who can?
4) The Sailor will think of something interesting and fun to do for our anniversary, right? If not, can I exchange him? Hehe (Just kidding)
5) Oh! Do you mind tanning Burka Man's booty? He's always mooning everyone. It's hard to see his booty sometimes. Perhaps a lightning rod to fry his booty would do the trick. What do you think?
6) Joe Thiesmann is really awful. Is there any reason why ESPN still has him around? Honestly, he's working my very last nerve.
7) The Presidential candidates are going on "Dr.Phil". My question is: WHY? He has a weight loss program that is a best seller and I'm thinking he could use his own advice. Maybe that's just me.
I need to go get some shut eye right now. I will continue this later.
Good night!!
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:30:44 PM PDT
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MoJo2001
(I never add to the confusion, I just enhance it.)
To: docman57
Hi, Docman57! Welcome to the Canteen! ![](http://d21c.com/HiJinx/FRgroup.jpg)
![](http://home.comcast.net/~mr_jtk/babes-01.gif) ![](http://home.comcast.net/~mil-email/wanna.jpg) ![](http://home.comcast.net/~mr_jtk/babes-02.gif)
Wanna buy a burka? ![](http://home.comcast.net/~mil-email/crazy_man.gif)
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:31:08 PM PDT
by
tomkow6
(This is my tag line, there are many like it, but this one is mine....Radix stole this tag line)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
I'm here but still on duty so make mine a soda.
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:31:09 PM PDT
by
TASMANIANRED
(What did Kerry know and when did he know it?)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
It is so little in comparison to those of you who have given of YOUR time and talents to defend our country -- and I mean that. I know you guys always sort of shrug it off, but it means a lot to me.
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:32:16 PM PDT
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StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: docman57
Are you in Portland?
I'm in Bandon
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; MoJo2001; All
A heads up to all my FRiends here in the Canteen.... Tomorrow night at 7:00 pm CST on the Disney Channel they are re-running the original Disney flick "Tiger Cruise." It's very well done. Check Disney.com for details, but if you've got kids, it's worth watching. (It does include real footage and emotional responses to 9/11.)
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:35:11 PM PDT
by
StarCMC
(It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Lincoln City, about 3hrs north of you on 101
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:38:31 PM PDT
by
docman57
(Retired but still on Duty)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Something tells me, that'll be a familiar refrain.
Along with "baby killer", "mindless robot", "Bush is an idiot", etc. yadayadayada...
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posted on
09/19/2004 8:39:15 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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