FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 6, 2006

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[StarCMC]

 

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.

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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

 

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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 14
 

RESDAT  RESTRICTED DATA - Atomic Energy Act of 1954

RESHIP  report of shipment

RESOMS  Resource Scheduling and Operational Management System

RESPO  responsible property officer

RESS  radar echo simulation system

RESTA  reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition

RESTAT  Reserve Components status reporting

ret  retire

RET  resolution enhancement technology

RETAIN  Remote Technical Assistance and Information Network

RETC  regional emergency transportation center

RETCO  regional emergency transportation coordinator

RETO  review of education and training for officers

retrans  retransmission

Retread 

Has a number of uses in the military, usually referring to a person who makes a change. A person who gets out of the military and then comes back in would be referred to in this way as would someone who retrains from one MOS to another.

Retreat

A bugle call sounded when the U. S. flag is being lowered at the end of the day.

Retriever

A special tank designed as a sort of "wrecker" for tanks. What they are able to do is almost a miracle.

retro  retrofit

REU  remote emitter unit

Reveille

A signal to awaken, get out of bed and begin the day. Often a bugle call, in boot camp more often the yells and screams of Drill Instructors and the sounds of GI cans crashing to the deck.

Today's Field Trip: NAS Souda Bay 
 

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!

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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!!!

[GoldStarBrother]

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[StarCMC]

Mmmm!! I've never been outside of the continental US -- except for Windsor, Ontario for about an hour and Tijuana, Mexico for about 2. LOL I DO love my country!!

[StarCMC]

YOU!

[luvie]

I guess in your case, laughter will have to be the best medicine. To relieve the stress and keep your sense of humor. I think all women are control freaks where their homes are concerned.

[BIGLOOK]

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[ninergold3]

Sense of humor is very important in our family. We love to laugh and joke.

I wish my control only went to my home. One of my friends says she thinks I have OCD - it has to be done my way and only I can do it. It's very sad and very stressful. Ah well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue.

[luvie]

WELCOME HOME MR. SHEZZA!!
MY HERO!

[StarCMC]

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[The Mayor]

If we had snow.. and yup the grass is green..

Poor thing, high of 50.. : (
I'd rather have the 80's : )

[The Mayor]

Getting to warm for you Kathy?

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[luvie]

Well, you've lived with it this long, and everyone loves ya anyway! (((hugs))) ;o)

[El Gran Salseron]

I have been to too many countries too many times on too many business trips.

There is absolutely NOTHING like landing in the good ol' US of A.

The rest of the world "creates a vacuum" if you get my drift. :-)

I never want to see another foreign country again for as long as I live!

Tijuana, huh? Ya wanna tell us about that little jaunt? ROFL

[luvie]

hee-hee...you makin' fun of me? ;o)

Yeah, those 80's were pretty hard to take all right. We have a north wind blowing now, so guess our little "cold" front is well on its way.

[StarCMC]

I love this Kathy!! I don't tell you everyday, but I love seeing it here!

*HUGS!*

[Kathy in Alaska]

YES!! It makes ice.....this is winter for gosh sakes!!! ACT LIKE IT!! LOL!

[El Gran Salseron]

"I think all women are control freaks....."

AHA! FINALLY! AN ADMISSION OF GUILT! I GOT YOU NOW! I COPIED AND PASTED THAT FOR POSTERITY!

and to use against you in the Canteen at some point in the future!

[StarCMC]

LOL -- for our 10 year anniversaries, one of my friends hubby and mine got together and they took us to San Diego for a long weekend. Neither the hubby of the other couple nor I had ever been to Mexico, so we took a day trip over. It was an experience. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

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