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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 6, 2006
(Thanks Bro!) | Sweet Polly Purebread

Posted on 02/05/2006 6:58:31 PM PST by 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.

********

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 ~
 

ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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 
 

Click here to visit NAS Souda Bay in Crete, Greece.




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!!!



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KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; freepercanteen; marines; nationalguard; navy; tomkowsmellsfunny; troopsupport
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Getting a head start for you in case you fall asleep. I may try for midnight.


281 posted on 02/05/2006 11:10:01 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: LUV W

Good night Sissy!
*HUG*
God Bless and keep you..
Sweet dreams!
I Loves ya!
Ms.B


282 posted on 02/05/2006 11:10:12 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

LOL
Ya silly!
(Great idea though!)
You need to rest, Ma!
You have been working waaaaaay too hard..
I'll be heading out pretty quick
Second shift has it's advanatges though..
I can pretty much sleep as late as I'd like!
Ms.B


283 posted on 02/05/2006 11:13:24 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: swmobuffalo; MS.BEHAVIN; LUV W; trussell
John Denver & Placido Domingo ~ Perhaps Love

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


284 posted on 02/05/2006 11:13:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: swmobuffalo

Boy, swm, you are right....what a nice song.


285 posted on 02/05/2006 11:19:11 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: LUV W
Good night, Luv, and sleep tight. Thanks to you and your boys for your service to our country.


286 posted on 02/05/2006 11:25:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

If I remember correctly he wrote this sometime around the breakup of his first marriage. He was just writing phrases describing love and it came together as this song.


287 posted on 02/05/2006 11:26:18 PM PST by swmobuffalo (the only good terrorist is a dead one)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; swmobuffalo

Oh lovely..
Thank you Ma!
My favorite by Stevie Ray Vaughan..
"Ain't gonna give up on love"
Reminds me of when I met Mr.B..
(romantic sigh)
Ms.B


288 posted on 02/05/2006 11:27:52 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: swmobuffalo

I don't think I've heard it before, but I like it.


289 posted on 02/05/2006 11:30:49 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: sneakers

Thanks, Nate, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.


290 posted on 02/05/2006 11:42:26 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: BilboB

Thanks, Bilbo, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.


291 posted on 02/05/2006 11:44:19 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; mylife; Jet Jaguar; Defender2; CMS; Long Cut; HiJinx; SandRat; ...
Good Night Ma!

*HUG*

Good Night Canteeners!
God Bless and Keep you always..

Troops...

Prayers for your safety and success of Mission
Thank you for your service and sacrifice..
My gratitude is boundless..
Ms.B


292 posted on 02/05/2006 11:44:41 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Good night, ms b. Check in the morning. I think I have your SRV song loading.


293 posted on 02/05/2006 11:49:23 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN; swmobuffalo
Stevie Ray Vaughan ~ Ain't Gone "n" Give Up On Love

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


294 posted on 02/05/2006 11:53:24 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Ma!
*Goodnight Hugs*
I Loves ya!
Now GET TO BED!
(Please?)
Ms.B


295 posted on 02/05/2006 11:55:34 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

62 minutes! I will.


296 posted on 02/05/2006 11:56:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Oh Ma..
Lovely!
(Swooning)
Ms.B
thank you!


297 posted on 02/05/2006 11:59:12 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: vigilante2

Thank you, Kevin, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety as you prepare for your mission.


298 posted on 02/06/2006 12:00:06 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: LUV W

Thank you, David, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.


299 posted on 02/06/2006 12:00:48 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: cbkaty; jdrgarland

And we thank our veterans for their service to America.


300 posted on 02/06/2006 12:01:17 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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