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

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!

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!!!

((HUGS))Good morning, Star. How's it going?

321 posted on 02/06/2006 3:04:17 AM PST by E.G.C.

Oh my Luv -- I switched the name of it so that I can keep just overwriting it when we post new parts... here's a link that SHOULD work permanently!!

The Knight & Archer...& Queen Fairie &... &... &.... LOL!

322 posted on 02/06/2006 4:29:29 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: TASMANIANRED

ROFL!!?? What? You? Voted off the Island? NEVER! Whassup?

323 posted on 02/06/2006 4:30:21 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

324 posted on 02/06/2006 4:30:29 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

Good morning Meek Mom!!

Good to see you today!

325 posted on 02/06/2006 4:31:23 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

Good morning, Star!!

Good morning, Canteen Crew !

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

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.

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

326 posted on 02/06/2006 4:31:23 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

Today's FEEBLE

YOKE :

Gas prices are so high that when Lady Jag pulled into a gas station and asked for 2 dollar’s worth, the attendant dabbed some behind her ears.

327 posted on 02/06/2006 4:31:49 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

To: laurenmarlowe

Awesome Lauren!

*HUGS!*

328 posted on 02/06/2006 4:31:59 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: StarCMC; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Ms.Poohbear; 2LT Radix jr; Radix; LaDivaLoca; Severa; ...

Chicagoland Weather

February 06, 2006
Chicago, IL
Sunrise	6:57 AM (CST)
Sunset	5:09 PM (CST)
Hrs. of Daylight	10 Hrs., 12 Mins

Currently
20°

Fair

Hi: 34

Lo: 20

5 Day Forecast

TUE

WED

THU

FRI

SAT

Mostly Sunny

High:	31
Low:	23

AM Clouds/PM Sun

High:	29
Low:	20

Mostly Cloudy

High:	31
Low:	27

Few Snow Showers

High:	31
Low:	23

Flurries

High:	27
Low:	17

329 posted on 02/06/2006 4:32:20 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Star, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities. I think it's too quiet in the Canteen. Let's do reveille

OK, UP AND AT 'EM. LET ME HEAR THOSE FEET HITTING THE FLOOR. I WANNA HEAR THE SOUND OF THOSE COMPUTER WARMING UP. I CAN'T HEAR YOU!!!

This week in DC Metroland, we are back to fall like weather. Chilly. Over the weekend we had a heck of a thunderstorm pass through.

Congrats to the Steelers for ~~stealing~~ winning the Super Bowl.

To all newbies and lurkers

Now, I've got to make my rounds and see whatz been happenin' while I was MIA.

But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

Now remember, the Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

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.

330 posted on 02/06/2006 4:33:01 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

Morning, Pusterfuss!

331 posted on 02/06/2006 4:33:20 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

332 posted on 02/06/2006 4:33:40 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

333 posted on 02/06/2006 4:33:56 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

334 posted on 02/06/2006 4:34:12 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; tomkow6; E.G.C.; darkwing104; ...

335 posted on 02/06/2006 4:34:31 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

Audie Murphy wrote several pieces of poetry that I've seen ~ I'll try to find another to post later. :o)

336 posted on 02/06/2006 4:35:13 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

337 posted on 02/06/2006 4:35:39 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

To: tomkow6; beachn4fun

Good morning Tom! Good mornong Beachie!

Off to exercise ~ back in a bit!

338 posted on 02/06/2006 4:37:46 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

339 posted on 02/06/2006 4:41:05 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

340 posted on 02/06/2006 4:41:21 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

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