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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

 
 
For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday... Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.
 
 
Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom? Support The United States Armed Forces Today!
 
 
 
~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~
ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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...

 

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
 
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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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Fawnn; bentfeather; Old Sarge; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; All

And I'm gonna have to call it a night -- hubby needs the computer! :o) HUGS to all!!


41 posted on 09/19/2004 8:39:18 PM PDT by StarCMC (It's God's job to forgive Bin Laden, it's our job to arrange the meeting.)
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To: docman57

And thanks for all the welcomes everyone!


42 posted on 09/19/2004 8:40:14 PM PDT by docman57 (Retired but still on Duty)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub


We tried, we tried,Oh God we tried
So we could be here too
And walk around remembering
And look for names we knew
Our lives were lost so far away
Upon a distant shore
But we are here in memory
As you read our names once more
Remember us, Remember us
Although we're truly gone
Remember us, as we once were.

God Bless our Military Wherever They Serve

43 posted on 09/19/2004 8:59:46 PM PDT by Smartass (BUSH & CHENEY 2004 Si vis pacem, para bellum - Por el dedo de Dios se escribió)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks to the men in the Military and the Canteen for the beautiful flowers. They are most welcome!


44 posted on 09/19/2004 9:01:14 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: All

Hello Everybody! I have absolutely nothing of value to add to this thread. But I want to take up some valuable real estate, and this seems to be the place.


45 posted on 09/19/2004 9:07:01 PM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: StarCMC
Good night, Star, and you and Dude Wingelthorpe sleep well.


46 posted on 09/19/2004 9:10:05 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: BykrBayb

Well, let's start at the beginning....were you anywhere near the tornadoes? If so, how are you? If not, did you have a good weekend? Have all your relatives checked in? Are the libs still in one piece?


47 posted on 09/19/2004 9:14:29 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Smartass
Beautiful poem, Sa...


48 posted on 09/19/2004 9:16:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: StarCMC

Thanks, Star, for more fun short speaks to learn.


49 posted on 09/19/2004 9:17:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: AZamericonnie
Hi, AZ, have a good weekend?
50 posted on 09/19/2004 9:18:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: grace522
grace522 : I thought you might find the FR Canteen useful.
Please stop by when you get a chance.
Thank You for your service to our country.


To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.


To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.

The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.


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.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

51 posted on 09/19/2004 9:18:59 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (MAKE SURE YOU ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERED AND VOTE Nov 2nd!)
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To: MoJo2001; tomkow6; The Sailor
MOJO!!!

I have indeed, heard thy petitions, made with undue haste and rendered unto Me by My Emissary upon this earth, known unto thee as Sarge. Thy pleas hath not fallen as seeds upon the stones, therefore witness thou, this glimpse into My infinite Mind:

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?

O My child Mojo, how it grieves Me to see My children engaged in such sibling strife, as any parent would feel as they beheld their children in conflict, wishing naught but peace and love between them, art thou getting the drift of this?

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?

My Child Mojo, most inquisitive among Men, turn thy inquiring will, that which is but a reflection of My infinite mind, to behold the place wherein dwelleth those prophets of My weather, known unto thee as NOAA, wherein thou shalt surely find the answers thou seekest...

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?

O My child, knowing thou with full wisdom that through Me, all things art possible, knowest also that they who annoyest you and test thy patience with their message and their words, the which art vexing in thy sight, I have granted free will to do as they shall, just as I have granted THEE, Mojo, the free will and intellect, which proceeds from My mind unto thee, which doth enable thee to change the channel to something that pleases thee in diverse ways...

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)

My precious child, on that day which marketh the anniversary of the promise of love and committment that thou didst make to thy own dearest husband, he who left his family to cleave unto thee, in accordance with My laws, considerest thou this: has there cometh the time when thy Sailor failed to mark the day of thy rememberance of love, even unto the smallest and least token of his love for thy mortal self and immortal heart, which is but a reflection of My love for thee in turn?

5) 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?

My Child Mojo, thee of the fabulous and luxuriant tan in thy own right, is it thy desire to make thy brother, Tomkow, an image unto thine own, complete with a fabulous tan that he might call his own? Rather might thee and he not rejoice in the difference between thee, and the fact that in My infinite wisdom, he does not resemble thee, and art thou not relieved to hearest that?

6) Joe Thiesmann is really awful. Is there any reason why ESPN still has him around? Honestly, he's working my very last nerve.

Turn thy inquisitive eys upward, O My Child, to the answer to thy third question, therein which thy answer shalt be revealed unto thee...

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.

My most precious child, be assured that is is indeed, just thee. This child of Mine, as there art a multitude of My children, has sought to use his fame and his fortunes to aid and comfort his fellow Man, and be assured, there art few things the more good and kind than helping others, yea, even as they help themselves unto the buffet...

Thy petitions art completed, Mojo, My precious Child, fair among Men and beloved in My sight. Go thou unto thy rest, and sleep secure in My love unto thee.

52 posted on 09/19/2004 9:29:59 PM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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Folks, I just hit the monitor with my forehead, so it's time...

'Nytol!

53 posted on 09/19/2004 9:43:03 PM PDT by Old Sarge (ZOT 'em all, let MOD sort 'em out!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All

DAMN I just finish watching that oil for food scandel do you know that Fox news special had thingy on Saddam gave oil profit to couple of company in Switerland France and other countries between 1% and 5 percent went to terrorist while went to Saddam bank accounts in Switerland

Very interesting

Well report off Kydto news wire that Japan is going build up their coast defense just in case Little Kim of North Korea start with his nuke s***

Also another report off Wash Post reporting that Dubya and Willy Wonka fav munkin John Kerry plan three debate one of them going be town meeting

AND another report off Wash Post has Dan Rather going interview dude behind forge documents who have info on it

I don't KNOW WHEN that interview going take place keep eye on FR if I know Buckethead he probably run another false report about Dan Rather LOL!

Also Rack the Israelis BBC wire reporting while I watching Raider game IDF lay smackdown on two Hamas miltants


54 posted on 09/19/2004 9:58:22 PM PDT by SevenofNine ("Not everybody , in it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"=Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; All

Has Dan lost his marbles?

"...the only story you're in a position to break right now is: ''Late-Breaking News. Veteran Newsman Announces He's Recovered His Marbles.'' Mark Steyn, Chicago Sun Times columnist.

 

Email-able, copyright-ready cartoon you can use in emails, on blogs, in flyers, on posters... anything that's noncommercial.


55 posted on 09/19/2004 10:45:20 PM PDT by IPWGOP (I'm Linda Eddy, and I approved this message... 'tooning the truth!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Goodness! I got wrapped up in another thread, a tv show, conversation with hubby, etc. I just now saw your post.

I was nowhere near the tornadoes. My family checked in, and they're okay. One brother's house is too damaged to live in, but our call got cut off before he could give details on the damage. He and Mom will be staying with another brother. He has no electric, no water, and no phone. Sometimes he gets a signal on his cell phone, but usually not. His house weathered the storm real well though. No damage, other than a messy yard. No acts of violence occurred, so libs are still in one piece. LOL

I had a great weekend. Hubby's been out of work recovering from a triple bypass. He goes back to work this morning, driving his truck. I'm going with him, so I can keep reminding him that he's the one driving. He drove the car a few days ago, and kept forgetting he wasn't the passenger. He kept sight-seeing. (He'll be driving around Trenton, so those of you in the area may want to just stay home.)


56 posted on 09/20/2004 12:26:01 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: BykrBayb

Well, I'm glad you were safe. The tornadoes seemed to be everywhere. Sorry about the Florida damage, but glad that all the folks are fine. Good luck getting to work later. LOL!!


57 posted on 09/20/2004 12:31:10 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks. He's hauling a 53' trailor to a warehouse he's never been to. Should be FUN!!!


58 posted on 09/20/2004 12:33:14 AM PDT by BykrBayb (5 minutes of prayer for Terri, every day at 11 am EDT, until she's safe. http://www.terrisfight.org)
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To: BykrBayb

Well, you guys be safe out there.


59 posted on 09/20/2004 12:35:08 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; MoJo2001; Bethbg79; LaDivaLoca; tomkow6; Fawnn; HiJinx; SouthernHawk; ...
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60 posted on 09/20/2004 12:36:02 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (God Bless America and Our Troops Who Protect Her)
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