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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: Kathy in Alaska
321
posted on
09/20/2004 11:30:25 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: blackie
Was that a triple post? Just counting along here as we play... heehee!
322
posted on
09/20/2004 11:33:13 AM PDT
by
Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
(((DIVA))) I need to borrow that woman! I have plans for her! Can I......Can I......Can I......HUH? Please?
323
posted on
09/20/2004 11:44:35 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
("Being American means being free. That's why they're proud." Tony Blair 7/17/03)
To: Fawnn
Thank you, Fawnn!! That just made me smile...neat graphic!!
To: beachn4fun
Of course! My graphic is your graphic!!
325
posted on
09/20/2004 11:57:55 AM PDT
by
Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Birdsong Bay; tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Thanks! (I think time spent making that wOOhOO graphic was more productive than that spent creating this example, which -- unless anyone read Tonk's pings to another thread -- is an inside joke most won't get anyway.)
COMPARE / CONTRAST
![](http://images7.fotki.com/v110/photos/2/292835/1050320/birkenstocks-vi.jpg )
Majorette Boots VERSUS Birkenstocks
The objective was to show that wearing majorette (or go-go) boots is more fashionable than another footwear alternative made popular by liberals (Birkenstocks). Maybe I should have shown her wearing combat boots, but then she'd look sexy either way, so I guess I did make my point. Follow all that!? ;)
326
posted on
09/20/2004 11:58:00 AM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: tomkow6
A thought that occurred to me while I was "coloring":
![](http://images8.fotki.com/v108/photos/2/292835/1050320/majoretteboots-vi.jpg)
Does this shadow make my butt look big?
;)
327
posted on
09/20/2004 12:00:38 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
328
posted on
09/20/2004 12:01:44 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: Diva Betsy Ross
{{{{{ BETSY! }}}}} So happy to see you today!!!!
329
posted on
09/20/2004 12:03:09 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: tomkow6
Keep up with me, boy! (Or at least assign one of your voices to that task!) ;)
330
posted on
09/20/2004 12:03:11 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
I'm too busy trying to set up a GOOD trade!
331
posted on
09/20/2004 12:09:35 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: Diva Betsy Ross
332
posted on
09/20/2004 12:12:32 PM PDT
by
blackie
(Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
To: Fawnn
{{{{{ AUNTIE! }}}}} Fawnn-dly yours...
333
posted on
09/20/2004 12:30:53 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: Old Sarge
Thanks! ... Fawnndly yours as well!
(You might want to go undercover and keep an eye on tomkow. He's trying to work out a trade.) ;)
334
posted on
09/20/2004 12:33:54 PM PDT
by
Fawnn
(Canteen wOOhOO Consultant and CookingWithPam.com person - Faith makes things possible, not easy.)
To: Fawnn
HHHhhhhhhmmmmmmmmm.....
Have to look at it later.
I'm off of work, and heading back to the house before going on to The Writers' Club tonight.
I'll be back online later this evening! Have Fun, Kids!
335
posted on
09/20/2004 12:35:03 PM PDT
by
Old Sarge
(ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; Bethbg79; southerngrit; ...
![](http://www.tribuneradio.com/art/cublogo2.gif)
First Game
![](http://home.comcast.net/~tomkow6/dancingbaby1.gif)
CUBS 5
Marlins 1
![](http://www.burkaman.com/CUBS-vi.gif)
TODAY
Game TWO
September 20 @ 3:30 p.m. CT
Radio: WGN 720
VS ![](http://ak.imgfarm.com/images/sports/logos/mlb/fla_80x80.gif)
336
posted on
09/20/2004 12:51:18 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: tomkow6
Hi, TomKow6!
Welcome to the Canteen!
Wanna buy a toga?
![](http://www.hope-education.co.uk/intershoproot/eCS/Store/en/imagesOnline/toga.gif)
![alt](http://radixionary.com/TransMatrixRad.gif)
![](http://banners.wunderground.com/banner/gizmotimetempbig_both/language/www/US/ma/boston%20.gif)
![](http://radixionary.com/patriots1.gif)
337
posted on
09/20/2004 1:19:14 PM PDT
by
Radix
(This Tag Line is real, but the contents are fake.)
To: Old Sarge
Besides, it smacks of, "Did you know I was an officer?"
Sure, but how many of your kids are officers?
338
posted on
09/20/2004 1:21:29 PM PDT
by
Radix
(This Tag Line is real, but the contents are fake.)
To: Valin
1519 Magellan starts 1st successful circumnavigation of the world
The key word is "Start!"
Though not in a single continuous voyage, Magellan had traveled completely around the earth on a ship. This accomplishment made Magellan extremely famous amongst sailors and throughout all of Europe.
339
posted on
09/20/2004 1:31:11 PM PDT
by
Radix
(This Tag Line is real, but the contents are fake.)
To: beachn4fun; Old Sarge; Fawnn; StarCMC
Thanks for the welcome back. Just glad to be back in good health and a little good fortune.
340
posted on
09/20/2004 1:50:31 PM PDT
by
darkwing104
(Let's get dangerous)
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