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!!!

To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; StarCMC; MS.BEHAVIN; SevenofNine; ...

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

21 posted on 02/05/2006 7:07:44 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

You're welcome! Thank you for continuing to work at keeping our country safe and free! *HUGS!*

22 posted on 02/05/2006 7:08:18 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our 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.
CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD.

23 posted on 02/05/2006 7:08:31 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

From the men in the Military and the Canteen

AWwww thanks men.

24 posted on 02/05/2006 7:09:03 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

Thank you, your honor!

25 posted on 02/05/2006 7:09:08 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: AZamericonnie

Thanks Connie!!

*sniff*

26 posted on 02/05/2006 7:09:42 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Good evening my! Good to see you tonight. Did you eat all your food or did you have leftovers??

27 posted on 02/05/2006 7:10:29 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Awwww!! Pretty cute!!

28 posted on 02/05/2006 7:11:28 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Doing pretty good, and hiding from the Superbowl thread....

29 posted on 02/05/2006 7:11:35 PM PST by Knitting A Conundrum (Act Justly, Love Mercy, and Walk Humbly With God Micah 6:8)

To: laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Colonel_Flagg; GodBlessUSA; MoJo2001; ...

A PRAYER FOR OUR SOLDIERS

Today as I knelt in prayer,
I asked my Holy Father for
angels to guide your way,
To protect you, to watch
over you both night and day.

To cover you with His precious
love and keep you from all harm,
To light your path when the way is dark
and when it's cold to keep you warm.

For you are an American soldier,
defending freedom with your life,
Leaving behind a family, children,
a husband or a wife.

But you are a true patriot,
guarding our country no matter the price,
A proud American, ready to
make the ultimate sacrifice.

So if you feel a gentle caress
or the brush of velvet wings,
You will know that angels hover
over you and they were sent by the
King of Kings!!

~~~~~~~~AMEN~~~~~~~~

30 posted on 02/05/2006 7:13:09 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: StarCMC; Lady Jag

"GREAT cartoon Tonk!!"

Credit belongs to Lady Jag!

31 posted on 02/05/2006 7:15:17 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)

That's just beautiful Luv! *HUGS!*

32 posted on 02/05/2006 7:15:36 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Still got leftovers :) Thats a good thing ;)

33 posted on 02/05/2006 7:15:37 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks men...and Tonkin. Sweet kitties.

34 posted on 02/05/2006 7:16:19 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; Lady Jag

It's a keeper, that's for sure!! :o)

35 posted on 02/05/2006 7:16:21 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: mylife; Lady Jag

36 posted on 02/05/2006 7:17:13 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)

Awesome thread, Star! Thanks for all your hard work to support the troops!

37 posted on 02/05/2006 7:17:33 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: Knitting A Conundrum

Oh, I don't care about football one bit. I am into hockey.

38 posted on 02/05/2006 7:17:54 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Oh how adorable Tonk. Thanks to you men for our daily kitty pics. They - alond with the Mayor's Daily Word - make my day.

39 posted on 02/05/2006 7:18:45 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

Thanks, Sweet Polly Purebred, for helping Star with today's
Military Short Speak.

40 posted on 02/05/2006 7:19:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

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