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

(Thanks Bro!) | Sweet Polly Purebread

[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!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Strange weather....I DON'T LIKE IT!!

[luvie]

I have enjoyed it all and you have really added a great part to it. All of you are such talented poets and story-tellers!

Star gave me a link to the whole story, but when I clicked on it today to see if I had missed something, the link was gone. I was sad!

....and Sarge is on his way back to the Sandbox later today. I wish him Godspeed...stay safe Knight!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Arrowhead…..

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Agreed Ma..
But I have to say..
It's saving me a fortune in heating bills!
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 ~ For You

 

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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!

 

[luvie]

I took a nap this afternoon, so I'm not a bit sleepy, but I guess I will go before too long. I stayed up too many times till 2am last week and was pretty sleep-deprived by the weekend. Silly me...wanting to talk to my Sis's! :o)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Believe me..
I FORCE myself to go to bed..
I really don't want to leave..
Sigh
Ms.B

[luvie]

Thanks Kathy...thanks, Arrow! Been missing you! Look at my temp...it's cooling off. Supposed to "only" get up into the 50's tomorrow. It has been some strange weather!

[luvie]

Awwwwwww....thank you Twin! (((hugs))) Now I'll have mascara running down my cheeks before going to bed. Isn't it beautiful?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Saving on bills is a good thing. d:o)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Godspeed, Sir Knight!
Keeping you in thought and prayer!
Ms.B

[luvie]

I do the same thing. Even after posting a good night, I keep the computer on while getting everything finished up like brushing my teeth. Some people say I am addicted, and I guess I am...to my friends here! (((hugs)))

[trussell]

It's a very pretty song. I'm glad you mentioned it. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Our National Anthem

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I do too!
I come back to see if Ma has said goodnight!
LOL
(When I don't fall asleep at the keyboard)
I am now a computer geek for real..
Two reasons..
I signed one of my checks as "Ms.B"
and wrote "LOL" in a hand written letter!
Ms.B

[luvie]

And I thank you for posting it so everyone can enjoy it. (((hugs)))

[luvie]

ROFL!!! I haven't done that, but I've come very close to saying "LOL" when talking face-to-face with a friend! Or saying "hugs" instead of just hugging them. Scary, isn't it!

I come back to see if you've said good night. :o) It's all I can do to keep from responding. We'd be here all night! LOL!

[trussell]

Hugs back at ya. I think I will try to get some sleep. I didnt get to sleep until 5 am and was woke up by a really bad nightmare at 8 am...so I need to rest. The unfortunate thing is, I'm wide awake... so it's going to take some doing to get to sleep.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did you say goodnight yet? Hmm Hmm. I'm gonna try to make it earlier tonight....the last few nights have me asleep at the computer. I know when YOU fall asleep....LOL!!