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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: tomkow6
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Angel Boy.....#100, #200, #250!!!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:23:07 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
![](http://images4.fotki.com/v49/photos/5/55348/415391/woohoo_binoculars-vi.jpg)
DBR.....#300!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:24:39 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; Ragtime Cowgirl; StarCMC; ...
From the men in the Military and the Canteen
To: StarCMC
![](http://images4.fotki.com/v42/photos/5/55348/415391/woohoo_stars-vi.jpg)
Star.....#350!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:25:47 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Colonel_Flagg; StarCMC; Radix; tomkow6
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:25:53 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Brad's Gramma
Prayers are offered for our Friend Texas Cowboy.
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:26:48 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub
Ahhh, I can almost hear the calming sound of the ocean when I see that picture.
My sister and brother in law are in Myrtle Beach this week, and I had her call me and put the cell-phone up so I could hear the waves....:)
Thanks for posting, Tonk!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:28:09 PM PDT
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LisaMalia
(In Memory of Sgt. James W."Billy" Lunsford..KIA 11-29-69 Binh Dinh S. Vietnam)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska
HI KIDS!!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:28:13 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; tomkow6; MoJo2001; Bethbg79; HiJinx; LaDivaLoca; beachn4fun; ...
![](http://defendamerica.mil/images/photos/sept2004/index/ii092004b.jpg)
RQ-1 PREDATOR A U.S. Air Force crew chief from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron completes post flight inspections of an RQ-1 Predator, Sept. 15, 2004, at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The Predator is a remotely piloted vehicle that provides real-time surveillance imagery. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rob Jensen
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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Rob Kaarlel, a crew chief from the 46th Expeditionary Reconnaissance Squadron, dusts the wing of the RQ-1 Predator at Balad Air Base, Iraq, Sept. 15, 2004. The RQ-1, a medium-altitude, long-endurance unmanned aerial vehicle, is used for reconnaissance, surveillance and target acquisition in support of the Joint Force commander. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rob Jensen
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:29:27 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
(God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
Story of my life :) I think I need to save that picture!
How are you, Diva?
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:31:48 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Wow! We got the stuff, don't we?
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:31:59 PM PDT
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BykrBayb
(5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
To: Colonel_Flagg
heeheee.. I don't think so! I am fine thanks.. and you? I am getting ready to watch some news.
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:33:15 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
Just wonderful, thanks! I have a football game to watch tonight myself ...
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:36:00 PM PDT
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Colonel_Flagg
(Today's final score: Free Republic 1, CBS 0.)
To: Birdsong Bay; BykrBayb
HI KIDS!
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:37:40 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Colonel_Flagg
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:38:03 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
396
posted on
09/20/2004 4:42:33 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:42:33 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:42:34 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:42:47 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
To: Diva Betsy Ross
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posted on
09/20/2004 4:42:48 PM PDT
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Diva Betsy Ross
(It's not Bush's fault... it's the media's fault!)
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