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!!!

[SevenofNine]

I can't stand CNBC they are annoying LOL! that mean probably Neil Cavato may be going there or his show might be share by Fox news and this new network I don't think YET going be on every cable system or satellite system YET that what I hear

Well breaking news off Xinurea news well LUV they done it again OOPS a report another mineeee explosion in China this time in South kill 10 so far


NICE TO See Chinese population control tonight at Super Bowl Sunday LOL!

[BIGLOOK]

That fourth quarter "holding " call against the Seahawks, after a completed pass to the 1, destroyed the game.

IMO, all the refs should be replaced.

[MeekMom]

Good evening Star!
Thanks for the thread this evening.
God bless all who enter the canteen.
&
God bless our brave troops!

[SevenofNine]

HEy Tomkowwwww guess what sport going start because Football is over offically you know which sport if certain MLB team go all way to World Series and WIN would you keep your promise

[MeekMom]

Thank you Mr. Shezza for keeping me safe here at home!
Welcome home and God bless you sir!

[luvie]

Yep. The Chinese population-control plan is firmly in place. There is nothing that the miners can do about it. They might just as well give in to their destiny! :o)

[luvie]

They should have...now it's too late! Guess the Steeler's fans aren't complaining, though! LOL!

[luvie]

No, you guys are are the greatest! Give him our love and our BIG THANKS for serving his country!

[El Gran Salseron]

That wasn't the only bad call. The phantom offensive interference call on the Seahawks' first touchdown pass that was taken away by the penalty.

Porter's horse-collar tackle of the Seahawks' running back that wasn't called.

Hasselbeck's chop-block call when HE made the tackle.

I am convinced the the NFL higher-ups wanted the Steelers to win. The fix was in.

The NFL have lost me as a fan.

[BIGLOOK]

Yeah.....watching the past few seasons makes me think there's something seriously wrong with the game....on the officiating end and NFL management.
Viva Las Vegas!

[laurenmarlowe]

Ray Charles~America The Beautiful

[The Mayor]

Working on this one..
http://www.rusthompson.com/Roofing.html

[El Gran Salseron]

Yeah, yeah yeah. You're just nervous 'cause you know I got the goods on you now! HEH!

[laurenmarlowe]

Jacksonville, Fla. (Feb. 3, 2006) - Aviation Structural Mechanic 2nd Class Jason Persad assigned to the "Emerald Knights" of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron Seven Five (HS-75) perform a turn around inspection on a SH-60F Seahawk helicopter before a flight. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Andrea Simmons (RELEASED)

Atlantic Ocean (Feb. 2, 2006) - Aviation Boatswain's Mate 3rd Class Benjamin Adams signals to flight deck personnel while testing catapult three shuttle and track on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73). George Washington is conducting carrier qualifications for the first time since completing a Docked Planned Incremental Availability (DPIA) period at Northrop Grumman Newport News Shipyard. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Rex Nelson (RELEASED)

Naval Base Coronado, Calif. (Jan. 30, 2006) - Aviation Machinist’s Mate Airman Jeff Johnson assigned to Fleet Logistic Support Squadron Thirty (VRC-30), retrieves a fire bottle to stand fire watch on a C-2A Greyhound during refueling. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Derek R. Sanchez (RELEASED)

[luvie]

Very good...and is it ever timely! We need some roofing work done. We have a leak in our large bathroom and cannot find the leak. Hubby has tried everything and it just continues to leak. Maybe he'll read something here that will be helpful.

[luvie]

PPPHHHLLLBBBTTT!

You don't skeer me! ;o)...
Sweetness!

[Lady Jag]

      

TWO BROTHERS

Once upon a time, two brothers who lived on  adjoining
farms fell into  conflict.  It was the first serious
rift in 40 years of farming side by  side, sharing
machinery and trading labor and goods as needed
without a hitch.

Then the long collaboration fell apart.  It began with
a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major
difference, and finally it exploded into an exchange
of bitter words followed by weeks of silence.

One morning there was a knock on John's door. He
opened it to find a man with a carpenter's toolbox.
"I'm looking for a few day's work" he said.
"Perhaps you would have a few small jobs here and
there I could help with?  Could I help you?"

Yes," said the older brother.  "I do have a job for
you.  Look across the creek at that farm. That's my
neighbor, in fact, it's my younger brother!  Last week
there was a meadow between us and he took his
bulldozer to the river levee and now there is a creek
between us.  Well, he may have done this to spite me,
but I'll do him one better. See that pile of lumber by
the barn? I want you to build me a fence -an 8-foot
fence-so I won't need to see his place or his face
anymore."

The carpenter said, "I think I understand the
situation. Show me the nails and the post-hole digger
and I'll be able to do a job that pleases you."  The
older brother had to go to town, so he helped the
carpenter get the materials ready and then he was off
for the day.  The carpenter worked hard all that day
measuring, sawing, nailing.

About sunset when the farmer returned, the carpenter
had just finished his job.  The farmer's eyes opened
wide, his jaw dropped.  There was no fence there at
all.  It was a bridge-a bridge stretching from one
side of the creek to the other!

A fine piece of work, handrails and all!  And the
neighbor, his younger brother, was coming toward them,
his hand outstretched.  "You are quite a fellow to
build this bridge after all I've said and done." The
two brothers stood at each end of the bridge, and then
they met in the middle, taking each other's hand.
They turned to see the carpenter hoist his toolbox
onto his shoulder.  "No, wait!  Stay a few days.  I've
a lot of other projects for you," said the older
brother.  "I'd love to stay on," the carpenter said,
"but I have many more bridges to build."

         

 

[luvie]

((((Lauren)))))..man! You're really late tonight! Are ya wiped out? Good to see those flags and Ray!

[luvie]

Star, that's awesome. I never knew that my hero, Audie Murphy, wrote poetry.

[The Mayor]

I will post something about that for you..
It involves using a water hose and starting at the bottom and working your way up.
Someone has to stay inside to wait for the leak, if it's that hard to find..

I'm gonna hit the sack...
See you for coffee!