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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~ MILITARY SHORT SPEAK ~
 

           

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!!!

[StarCMC]

LOL!!

Do you have to do PT for that job?

He he he!

[ninergold3]

Ok - I'm off to bed. The little guy is having a meltdown and I need to get him settled. Good Night. I'll chat with you all in the morning.

{{Hugs and Thanks to you all.}}

[luvie]

Good evening! How're you? Did your team win?

[StarCMC]

I'm just so glad he's home safe! *HUGS!*

[luvie]

hee-hee. Looks like anything we say can and will be held against us! ;o) We need a women's-only code.

[BIGLOOK]

If PT means permafrost training ....yes!

[luvie]

Who cares what the men believe! They're clueless anyway, Curmudgeon. CurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeon
CurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeonCurmudgeon
CurmudgeonCurmudgeon...just in case anyone forgets who you are! Hee-hee!

[tomkow6]

..OCD..my wife has that!

[tomkow6]

mine

[tomkow6]

mine

[tomkow6]

mine

[luvie]

'Nite...see ya next time!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, all 600 soldiers and your families,
for serving our country and keeping all of us free and safe.

And just in case there are other services on that plane....Thanks to all of you!!!

[StarCMC]

FREEDOM FLIES IN YOUR HEART LIKE AN EAGLE   Dusty old helmet, rusty old gun, They sit in the corner and wait - Two souvenirs of the Second World War That have withstood the time, and the hate. Mute witness to a time of much trouble. Where kill or be killed was the law - Were these implements used with high honor? What was the glory they saw? Many times I've wanted to ask them - And now that we're here all alone, Relics all three of a long ago war - Where has freedom gone? Freedom flies in your heart like an eagle. Let it soar with the winds high above Among the spirits of soldiers now sleeping, Guard it with care and with love. I salute my old friends in the corner, I agree with all they have said - And if the moment of truth comes tomorrow, I'll be free, or By God, I'll be dead! . . . Audie Murphy

 

[BIGLOOK]

Didn't have a favorite in the Super Bowl. Watched to see a good game and made it through the 1st quarter...part of the second....sidelined by snacks in the third....managed the fourth to see Cowher smile. A Kodak moment.

[StarCMC]

LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep well, niner. ((HUGS))

[luvie]

Sounds like the snacks were better than the game! hee-hee. I heard that there was some bad officiating.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Off for home, with a stop for food....Subway, I think.

[StarCMC]

Well Friends, time for this chick to hit the hay!
I'll see ya'll in a few hours!!

To all of my heroes out there:  you guys & gals have
my undying gratitude.  I can never repay you for
what you have done for me.  But know this, I
will do my best to keep our country a place
that you want to come home to.

Goodnight, my heroes, wherever you are!