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.

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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!!!

401 posted on 02/06/2006 6:35:43 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

"What great folks there are here at the Canteen!"

Wanna buy a BURKA????

402 posted on 02/06/2006 6:35:54 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

403 posted on 02/06/2006 6:36:26 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

Just...beautiful, Star. Thank you so much. Audie Murphy is one of my heroes! His talents keep surprising me....even after all of these years.

404 posted on 02/06/2006 6:36:58 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

she's just lovin' this, being waited on hand and foot...!!

What woman in her right mind wouldn't enjoy that! (wink)

405 posted on 02/06/2006 6:37:45 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

#400.....bwahahahahahahaaaaaaaa

406 posted on 02/06/2006 6:38:30 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

(((SARGE!!!)))
Great to see you this morning. I guess you're gone by now, and I hope you have a good trip back. Wish you didn't have to go back! :o( Stay safe, hero!

407 posted on 02/06/2006 6:38:53 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: MozartLover; shezza

#354 From me to both of you ,your son and your husband, too.HUGS!

408 posted on 02/06/2006 6:38:53 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

Wanna buy a BURKA????

LOL! DH said he might bring me one from Kabul. If he forgot, I'll track you down, 'kay?

409 posted on 02/06/2006 6:38:57 AM PST by shezza (1 and a wakeup... Hooah!)

Straight home to Green Bay.:)

410 posted on 02/06/2006 6:39:49 AM PST by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

Seems like ages to me.:)

He left for Mississippi in August, home for one week beginning of November, then off to Kuwait.

411 posted on 02/06/2006 6:40:58 AM PST by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

Beautiful. Thank you.:)

412 posted on 02/06/2006 6:41:35 AM PST by MozartLover ( My son, my soldier, my hero. Protect him, Lord, wherever he goes, and keep him strong.)

To: shezza; tomkow6

bwahahahahahahahahaaaaaa

Please don't humor Tom and his "voices." It could prove dangerous!

413 posted on 02/06/2006 6:41:46 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

414 posted on 02/06/2006 6:41:57 AM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)

Mine too, Luv. There's one other poem that I know of and I'll try to post it later on, too.

415 posted on 02/06/2006 6:42:01 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Can you imagine trying to carry a load of laundry down the stairs in a burka? I have a hard enough time navigating Legos with unobstructed vision!

416 posted on 02/06/2006 6:43:56 AM PST by shezza (1 and a wakeup... Hooah!)

417 posted on 02/06/2006 6:44:23 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

I know it's been a long time for all of you.

I hope you guyz have a really special time while he's back.

418 posted on 02/06/2006 6:44:52 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

Is it tme to post our doll?

419 posted on 02/06/2006 6:45:28 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

LOL. Now that does sound dangerous! Legos and the burka!

All the more reason NOT to take one of Tom's burkas!

420 posted on 02/06/2006 6:46:34 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

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