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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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!!!

[luvie]

I'm wide awake too, thanks to having a nap this afternoon. I'm off tomorrow, but get up at 8 to listen to Tony Snow and post to his thread. It's addictive, but it's gonna be hard to wake up on time tomorrow morning.

Sleep well, and have a good day tomorrow. See ya again..right here...tomorrow evening, Twin! ((((more hugs)))

[swmobuffalo]

Love John Denver. I literally broke down and cried the morning I heard the news of his death.

His song Perhaps Love with Placido Domingo is wonderful.

[trussell]

Sweet Dreams everyone!

Goodnight Sweetheart - The Platters

[MS.BEHAVIN]

That's because Ma has built in "radar"
How can you tell when I fall asleep?
Cause I just disappear?
LOL
Ms.B

[MS.BEHAVIN]

John was a tragic loss..
I cried, when Stevie Ray Vaughan died, too..
I saw him when he was relatively unknown..
Fantastic talent!
ms.B

[luvie]

LOL! I know when she falls asleep, too...she just disappears and it gets too quiet in here! :o)

Kathy, you better get some rest. You gotta be alert so you can get all the information down on that new system so it will stop driving you nuts!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I know what you mean!
I could talk to you and Ma all night!
I say to myself..
"Step away from the keyboard"
LOL
Ms.B

[luvie]

'Nite Twin...looks like we both like pink, too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night, ms b, and sleep well.

You and Moxie drive safely tomorrow (or later today as the case may be).

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Are you sending me to bed or are YOU going?
LOL
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

You always tell our troops goodnight, unless.......you are face down at the keyboard. I, on the otherhand, just lean back in my chair. I usually only sleep for 10 minutes or so. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning fellow cubevillians!

[luvie]

My problem is...I have a laptop and it's right here with me as I am propped up in the bed. Talk about too convenient! LOL!

...sorta like this guy! ;o)

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LOL!
Once I'm down, that's it!
Sad, ain't it?
Ms.B

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and sleep well, t. Thanks for helping honor our troops.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Ya got one in the potty, too?
LOL
(wink)
Ms.B

[swmobuffalo]

Glad to know I'm not the only one who cries over things like that!

[luvie]

...which is what I need to do right now. Good night dear friends.

Jesus is the Lighthouse



















...I owe my life to Him

GOD BLESS THIS CANTEEN!
GOD PROTECT OUR TROOPS AS THEY KEEP US SAFE!
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
LOVE YOU GUYS...(((HUGS)))

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Oh,you are not the only one at all!
I think it's because their music touches us so deeply...
Ms.B

[luvie]

HEE-HEE...I'll never tell! **wink**