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 ~

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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: Mrs.Nooseman

Smart puppy to let the kitty alone unless kitty wants to initiate contact! LOL!

You're gonna have to post a new picture of the two of them before long.

I love to watch puppies or kittens play. They are a constant source of entertainment...till they tinkle on the carpet! LOL!

481 posted on 02/06/2006 7:52:10 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

482 posted on 02/06/2006 7:52:49 AM PST by CMS (Reporting from F.O.B. Speicher in Iraq. Politically incorrect and damn proud of it.)

Your birthday is in March, Beachn? :)

483 posted on 02/06/2006 7:52:51 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

How are you?
We've been spoiled by warm winter temperatures here. Except, today it feels like winter.

484 posted on 02/06/2006 7:54:55 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

I'll have to wait until it is final,since I am not supposed to talk about it.:)

485 posted on 02/06/2006 7:56:15 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

Yes.....he....he......

486 posted on 02/06/2006 7:56:37 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

My computer seems fine today. Last night I popped in and it was giving me trouble. Probably best to run and pick up new modem today.

Friday night I wanted to post songs for our Troops and I couldn't. I was not a happy camper. :)

487 posted on 02/06/2006 7:57:00 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

And what day. Hmmmm? Freepmail it if you don't want to post it. :)

488 posted on 02/06/2006 7:57:45 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Oops. Ok. :) LOL
I'll post it afterward. :) That's great news. I'm really happy for you.

489 posted on 02/06/2006 7:58:35 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

You know the best part of this year's March birthdays?

Nah.....

Nah.....

Ok, give up?

My granddaughter, Kylie, will be one year this March!

490 posted on 02/06/2006 7:58:58 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

LOL.

I will.if I catch it in time.Kitty is very sneaky about things like that.LOL.

When my daughter had her pet rat it managed to get out of the cage one night and I didn't see her any where, until I looked at my Kitty, who was sleeping next to the bookshelf where the cage was and saw that the rat had curled up with Kitty.Kitty didn't mind at all and gave it a quick lick and then jumped of the shelf as if to say I didn't know it was there and I don't want anything to do with that thing.LOL.

491 posted on 02/06/2006 8:00:05 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

492 posted on 02/06/2006 8:00:57 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

To: GodBlessUSA; AZamericonnie

Oh, I'm sure that Connie has the date.

But, FReeping a FYI

493 posted on 02/06/2006 8:01:47 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

494 posted on 02/06/2006 8:03:32 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

495 posted on 02/06/2006 8:05:18 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

LOL.

I'll try to take some more pictures,but the Puppy doesn't hold still for very long .LOL.

I am waiting for a good opportunity to get both Kitty and puppy in the same picture,which is hard to do when you don't have the camera by your side at the right moment.LOL.

LOL.

I know all about the tinkling on the carpet,but what is worse if the pup of kitty tinkles on someones lap.LOL.

That's what happened to my sons best friend, when he came over the other night and picked up the pup.LOL.

Thank goodness that the kid has a great sense of humor and laughed it off and said I guess he just claimed me.LOL.

496 posted on 02/06/2006 8:05:48 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

497 posted on 02/06/2006 8:06:18 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

498 posted on 02/06/2006 8:06:27 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

499 posted on 02/06/2006 8:06:33 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

500 posted on 02/06/2006 8:06:38 AM PST by GodBlessUSA (US Troops, Past, Present and Future, God Bless You and Thank You! Prayers said for our Heroes!)

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