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!!!

[trussell]

I guess we could always make it a ladies night party. Of course, we could accomodate any male dance partners we coax out from the corners. :)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Nope!
Rain mostly!
Temps are supposed to drop back down..
Looks all clear until maybe Sunday..
Ms.B

[luvie]

((((hugs))))....always! Are you at work? Any nutjobs tonight?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Of course we would!
Ya getting ready to wind up your night?
Ms.B

[trussell]

 

Enjoy!

Music ping!
If you would like to be added to / removed from the Canteen Music Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska.

WARNING: This is an EXTREMELY HIGH-VOLUME PING LIST!!
You could get 100 or more pings on Friday and Saturday.

 

John Denver ~ Thank God I'm A Country Boy

 

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!
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Genre: Country

Comments: Some music for your listening pleasure

 

Now, here’s a friendly reminder to support the artists you hear in the Canteen -
and please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests made on the thread.

NOTE: If the lyrics in the song you want are inappropriate for children, PLEASE ping MoJo2001. Thanks!

 

[TASMANIANRED]

Relatively few nutters tonight.

With flu season lots of kids climbing and getting cough meds,

Lots of dad's that don't know the difference between a tsp and a tbs...

[luvie]

Well, we can sit and talk and drink tea or coffe and enjoy a quiet time listening to the music. Sometimes that is the best time.

[luvie]

Hope you enjoy some good weather before it turns bad again. Is this the time to tell you that it hit 80 degrees here? ~~ducking~~

[TASMANIANRED]

Looks mighty inviting but sadly I must depart.

Hugs ya'll.

[luvie]

Love John Denver. I miss him. My favorite of his is "For You". It makes me cry. But I'm such a cry-er any way. :o)

[trussell]

 

What are ya doing sitting down Twin...
Get up and lets burn up the dance floor!
Enjoy!

Music ping!
If you would like to be added to / removed from the Canteen Music Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska.

WARNING: This is an EXTREMELY HIGH-VOLUME PING LIST!!
You could get 100 or more pings on Friday and Saturday.

 

Toby Keith (duet with Krystal) ~ Mockingbird

 

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 Amazon.com Ticketmaster.com Songfacts.com Walmart.com

 

Genre: Country

Comments: Some music for your listening pleasure

 

Now, here’s a friendly reminder to support the artists you hear in the Canteen -
and please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests made on the thread.

NOTE: If the lyrics in the song you want are inappropriate for children, PLEASE ping MoJo2001. Thanks!

 

[luvie]

Awwwwwwww...what a short visit with my Sissy! Keep those kids in your care safe from their parents! (((hugs))))...next time.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Dang!
Bye Sissy!
*HUG*
I loves ya, I do!
Ms.B

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL
No, it's not!
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

I did, but it is by choice. I just can't face starting off a new week without at least knowing that all my guys got paid, hopefully the correct amount. The new system has employees and/or supervisors entering each persons time. We are still having issues with the codes available for them to pick and the links working properly. I made some real progress beyond the bare minimum today. I'm relatively happy.

[luvie]

hee-hee!

Saw your Fairie in your part of the epic...she looked good for your story.

Do you have to work tomorrow? I'm off! Woohoo!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

She was perfect!
Thank you so much!
*HUG*
Are you enjoying the story Luv?
It is a blast for me..
Hope I'm holding up my end of it!
LOL
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Safe trip home, Taz. Thanks for taking care of those that need help.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

No coffee for me..
I'll be up all night..
Yes, I have to work tomorrow..
I'll be heading out soon..
Ms.B

[luvie]

Why..thanks for the suggestion! I think I will...and this is just the song to do it to! Whoop!