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

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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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~

Acronyms, initialisms and abbreviations that aren't generally used in the "civilian world."

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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!

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!!!

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good evening, Tonkin.....any inspections on the horizon?

121 posted on 02/05/2006 8:16:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

Well Jerserlum Post report that start tommorow Hamas going take over security in Gaza

Also another report off Newsweek Rupert Murodch is hint that his new FOX News business channel would probably be on the air by end of this year or early 2007

MAYBE

122 posted on 02/05/2006 8:17:08 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody in, it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"= Det Lennie Briscoe)

He he he!! Bet CNBC is quaking in their boots.

123 posted on 02/05/2006 8:18:05 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Aloha Night Owl!
Hope you got the day off, national holiday and all!

124 posted on 02/05/2006 8:18:54 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

To: Kathy in Alaska; BIGLOOK

WOOHOO! I figured that out without a chart! LOL

125 posted on 02/05/2006 8:19:39 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: El Gran Salseron

Well, you couldn't even post the whole quote! So who is gonna believe you.

DON'T YOU EVER MISS ANYTHING!!!!!! BRAT!

126 posted on 02/05/2006 8:19:56 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Thank you...I'm rather partial to it. And I like listening to 2 different versions of Bless This House.

127 posted on 02/05/2006 8:20:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Hamas-----security. Isn't that an oxymoron?

My hubby just jumped for joy at Fox News having a business channel of their own.

128 posted on 02/05/2006 8:21:21 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Um-hmm....why do I feel that you are leaving out pertinent facts?

129 posted on 02/05/2006 8:21:38 PM PST by El Gran Salseron (The FR Canteen's Resident Equal Opportunity Male Chauvinist Pig)

No just messin with ya.. hehe!

130 posted on 02/05/2006 8:22:33 PM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)

To: StarCMC; Kathy in Alaska

Great job, Star! You're ready for your new assignment at NAVCOMSTA Adak!

131 posted on 02/05/2006 8:22:36 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

To: Kathy in Alaska

We had the warmest January on record.. Bring on the global warming!..

132 posted on 02/05/2006 8:23:35 PM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks! It is an excellent find! I reduced the file before uploading, too, so it's not hefty.

Tonk! Tonk!

133 posted on 02/05/2006 8:24:00 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

I knew that! :o)

How is the home improvement website coming along? Haven't had a chance to visit for a few days.

134 posted on 02/05/2006 8:24:06 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: Kathy in Alaska; Old Sarge; WakeUpAndVote; Skyraider

Music Incoming!!

Genre: 90s

Rusted Root - Send Me On My Way

Safe for Ma and Kids? Yes

God bless you and keep you safe, Sarge,
as you head back over! Thank you!
*Hugs!*

Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps
you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs?
Click the links below for more information!

ArtistDirect.com l Amazon.com l Ticketmaster.com l Songfacts.com l Walmart.com

*Please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests that you may have.
However, if the lyrics are inappropriate for children, please ping MoJo2001.*

*If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska. If you want to be
added, please keep in mind that on Friday nights/Saturdays,
you could be pinged at least 100 or more times.

135 posted on 02/05/2006 8:24:57 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Know What? You're right! Never mind folks - nothing to see here. Keep it movin'

{{Hugs Back At You}}

136 posted on 02/05/2006 8:25:07 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

All the men will believe me, that's who!

Who cares if any of the women believe me?

ROFL

137 posted on 02/05/2006 8:26:16 PM PST by El Gran Salseron (The FR Canteen's Resident Equal Opportunity Male Chauvinist Pig)

Day off? I've been at work all day. BUT....I have gotten a LOT of things done, and am feeling quite pleased with myself right now. No way can I finish, so I'm ready to head for home.

138 posted on 02/05/2006 8:26:20 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

To: StarCMC; LUV W

Appreciate the welcome homes. I'll make sure dh sees them all when he gets back (Wednesday-ish). Blessings on all of our FReeper military families...and the wonderful patriots at the Canteen. Y'all are the greatest.

139 posted on 02/05/2006 8:26:34 PM PST by shezza (2 and a wakeup... Hooah!)

To: El Gran Salseron

LOL -- considering that they are complete T-totallers, there's really nothing to tell. It was fun though, just walking around the town.

140 posted on 02/05/2006 8:27:15 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

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