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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~ 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!!!

[shezza]

How're the "kids" doing, Old Sarge? Please convey our hearty thanks for everything you guys are doing over there to keep us safe. This military family proudly salutes you.

[HiJinx]

Woo-Hoo, ya got it!!

[beachn4fun]

Good for you!

Please pass along my thanks to your hubby. And, thank you for your sacrifices.

(p.s. I am glad you cleared that up for me (i.e., hubby). I thought I was having a brain cramp......I thought I remembered that shezza was a female personna.....but was struggling to remember if I had overlooked something.....you know....with my age and all.....(wink))

[tomkow6]

Will he be coming in thru Ohare?...or to Mitchell?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, ML

Boy, time for R&R already? Seems only last week (to me, anyway) that Ev was on his way. But, I know you all will be estatic come April.

HUGS

[tomkow6]

Jest a tad warmer....21! ALMOST normal temps for us!

[MEG33]

Celebrating with you!

[beachn4fun]

(waving)

Good morning, Jinxie. Hi Nana

Thanks for the Woo Hoo.

It's been a while since I managed to be here long enough to snag one. I'll have to give everyone some competition this week.

(snicker)

[tomkow6]

"...I was having a brain cramp......"
Probably, a SENIOR MOMENT.....you're almost as old as dirt, right?...giggle....snicker....

[trussell]

Hugs!!
Good morning!

[tomkow6]

Morning, T!

[trussell]

Hugs to you!
I'll be praying for a safe journey.

[StarCMC]

 

THE CROSSES GROW ON ANZIO

Oh, gather 'round me, comrades;
and listen while I speak
Of a war, a war, a war
where hell is six feet deep.
Along the shore,
the cannons roar.
Oh how can a soldier sleep?
The going's slow on Anzio.
And hell is six feet deep.

Praise be to God
for this captured sod
that rich with blood does seep.
With yours and mine,
like butchered swine's;
and hell is six feet deep.
That death awaits
there's no debate;
no triumph will we reap.
The crosses grow on Anzio,
where hell is six feet deep.

. . . Audie Murphy, 1948

 

[shezza]

Thanks, Meg. What great folks there are here at the Canteen!

[HiJinx]

Good to see your smiling good morning again!

Looks like it's time to get breakfast ready for Nana...she's just lovin' this, being waited on hand and foot...!!

Well, not really, since it means she can't do things for herself, but...we're getting there!

[trussell]

Morning tom.
How are you and yours this morning

[beachn4fun]

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