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!!!

[luvie]

Kewl...we'll have to have a huge celebration together...LOTS of yummy cake and fun to be had by all!

I think I remember sharing my birthday....I just went and looked in a place where I stored that birthday celebration...and it's TXRADIOGUY!!!!!

[luvie]

I guess they'll just have to get over it. If he's doing the job well, he should be rewarded!

[luvie]

Hey! Where'd ya go? Did ya have a good weekend. I know you posted lots of kewl music. What's up for today...I'm OFF!!!!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I am doing great.Puppy is starting to settle down.

He doesn't like his leash,so I have to put it on him for 20 minutes at a time in order for him to get used to it.

He settles right down when I put it on him.LOL.

Who would have thought that this would be a problem?

{{{HUGS}}}

[Mrs.Nooseman]

LOL.

Yup,that's what I said.It was offered to some one else prior to it and that person turned it down twice ,so it's his own fault.LOL.

Hubby does his job according to the book and has come up with some great ideas,that management liked.

I guess it's his military training that comes in handy.;)

[luvie]

Military guys make good employees because they use their heads! I'm glad he is doing so well...it's very good for his self-esteem. Not to mention the ole pocketbook! LOL!

...and like GB...I want to know how Pookie is doing? Is he just doing the cutest things?

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

State of The Union Address Transcript

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2006/01/20060131-10.html

White House | January 31, 2006 | President George Bush

"Our nation is grateful to the fallen,
who live in the memory of our country.
We're grateful to all
who volunteer to wear our nation's uniform
-- and as we honor our brave troops,
let us never forget the sacrifices
of America's military families."
Click on a service emblem to send an online
Thank You to a service man or woman in any branch.

Army	Navy	Marines	Air Force	Coast Guard

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi Luv
How are you? Woo Hoo You are off! :)
You know the trouble I've had with this computer. We thought we fixed it. It's not the computer, Hubby trouble shooted it and we think it's actually the modem. :) Pages do not download at times.
HUGS!

[CMS]

Good Evening Tonkin!

[beachn4fun]

LOL.

Thanks, GB

HUGS

[GodBlessUSA]

Your puppy must be so cute. :) It's so nice having a dog around isn't it. Mine is right by my side now as always. :)

[luvie]

Hey!

Darn....I was hoping your computer woes were over by now. I was having a little trouble with my FR pages changing this morning. I'm not sure why...maybe I was trying to move too fast.

Is the weather pretty up there today? After being 80 yesterday, it's relatively cool here today...about 45. Weird, huh?

[beachn4fun]

TX? WOW!

What a party we'll have. Hmmmmm........gotta think about all the things we can do at our Canteen B-day party

[GodBlessUSA]

Hi CMS! :)
Hugs!

[Mrs.Nooseman]

I think so ,too.My hourly supervisor is a former military guy and he is an excellent supervisor.

Pookie is doing some funny things and makes us laugh.

His training is going well and we are starting to teach him some tricks.He does flips when he is playing and we reward him for that.He is a very agile pup and eager to please.

He has learned to stay out of Kitties way unless Kitty initiates the contact.

Kitty is still trying to make sense of having a puppy,but seems to accept that Pookie is a new family member.LOL.

I just know that some day I'll see both of them curled up together.:)

[GodBlessUSA]

This is Fantastic News :) Tell hubby I said

[luvie]

Yeah...March birthdays are the BEST!!! Let the fun begin!!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

*SALUTE*

[GodBlessUSA]

That must be fun to watch the two of them. I bet someday they will curl up together. Then you have to post a picture. :)

[Mrs.Nooseman]

It is nice to have the puppy and he is sleeping on the chair next to me as we speak.:)

I played with him really hard for 30 minutes and then he settled down.

I found out that it is the key to have some time here uninterrupted.LOL.

I guess he is training me as well.LOL.