FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 6, 2006

(Thanks Bro!) | Sweet Polly Purebread

[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!!!

[Knitting A Conundrum]

and I am into Knitting, although if they had a real time Haiku competition I'd find that fun too....

[luvie]

Thank you Star! (((hugs)))..back atcha!

[luvie]

Thanks for our pledge, Hope. That's my very favorite graphic!

[luvie]

Good evening, Mayor. Hope you had a good weekend. Heard that you guys are getting more snow. Hope you have some indoor work to do this week.

Thanks for our beautiful lesson from God's Word. It's always needed!

[trussell]

 

 

 

 

Whom Would You Invite?

A woman came out of her house and saw
3 old men with long white beards sitting
in her front yard. She did not recognize them.

She said "I don't think I know you, but you
must be hungry. Please come in and have
something to eat."

"Is the man of the house home?", they asked.
"No", she replied. "He's out."
"Then we cannot come in", they replied.
In the evening when her husband came home, she told him what had happened.

"Go tell them I am home and invite them in!"
The woman went out and invited the men in"
"We do not go into a House together," they replied.
"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men explained: "His name is Wealth,"
he said pointing to one of his friends, and said
pointing to another one, "He is Success, and I am Love."
Then he added, "Now go in and discuss with your husband
which one of us you want in your home."

The woman went in and told her husband what was said.
Her husband was overjoyed. "How nice!!", he said.
"Since that is the case, let us invite Wealth.
Let him come and fill our home with wealth!"
His wife disagreed. "My dear, why don't we invite Success?"
Their daughter-in-law was listening from the other
corner of the house. She jumped in with her own
suggestion: "Would it not be better to invite Love?
Our home will then be filled with love!"
"Let us heed our daughter-in-law's advice," said
the husband to his wife.
"Go out and invite Love to be our guest."
The woman went out and asked the 3 old men,
"Which one of you is Love? Please come in and be our guest."
Love got up and started walking toward the house.
The other 2 also got up and followed him. Surprised, the lady asked
Wealth and Success: "I only invited Love, Why are you coming in?"
The old men replied together: "If you had invited
Wealth or Success, the other two of us would've
stayed out, but since you invited Love, wherever
He goes, we go with him. Wherever there is Love,
there is also Wealth and Success!!!!!!"

MY WISH FOR YOU...

Where there is pain, I wish you peace and mercy.
Where there is self-doubting, I wish you a
renewed confidence in your ability to work through it.
Where there is tiredness, or exhaustion, I wish
you understanding, patience, and renewed strength.
Where there is fear, I wish you love, and courage.

 

 

 

 

 

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Office of Public Affairs
U.S. Coast Guard Thirteenth District

Press
Release
Date: Feb. 4, 2006
Contact: Ensign Nick Barrow
503-240-9311
Petty Officer Mike Zolzer
206-220-7237

MAN AND HIS TWO DOGS SAFE
TODAY AFTER BEING STRANDED ON SKAMANIA ISLAND

PORTLAND, Ore. - A
man and his two dogs are safe today after being stranded on Skamania
Island after his 12-foot boat began to take on water this morning
because of high winds and rough river conditions.

CoastGuard Sector
Portland, Ore., received a report from a Multnomah CountyRiver Patrol at
7:00 a.m., that a boat was taking on water andattempting to reach
Skamania Island. A Multnomah County River Patrol boat attempted to
rescue the man but was unable to reach the island due to severe weather
conditions.

TheCoast Guard Cutter Bluebell, a100-foot inland buoy
tender homeported at Sector Portland was on patrolin the area and was
divereted to assist.

Crewmembers from the Bluebell reached the man
onthe island using the cutter's small boat at about 10:00 a.m., and
transported him toCamas, Wash., where awaiting emergency
medicaltechnicains transferred him to a local hosipital.


Weather
conditions this morning were winds 35-to-45 mph, seven foot seas and a
water temperature of 40 degrees.

Boatersshould check local weather
conditions before heading out. During severe weather conditions boaters
as well rescue personnel are placed in danger.

The Coast Guard
reminds boaters to have lifejackets, flares, and a VHF marine radio
onboard. The proper use of this equipment greatly increases your chance
of survival during a maritime accident.

###

The U.S. Coast Guard
is a military, maritime, multi-mission service within the
Department
of Homeland Security dedicated to protecting the safety and security of
America.

U.S. Coast Guard - 13th District
13th District Public
Information Site
http://www.piersystem.com/go/site/21/

[ninergold3]

Mine too. Thank you for leading us daily in our Pledge.

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news off ABC TV Steelers has won Super Bowl 21 to 10 against Seabirds LOL!

[luvie]

((((Connie)))))

How are you this fine evening? It's always good to see you here! And I know the troops appreciate your Tribute to them....I do!

[trussell]

Thank you in advance for deleting my duplicate

[luvie]

Big surprise. Heard that the officiating was pathetic....unless you're a Steeler's fan. Which, I am neither.

[StarCMC]

Aw thanks Luv -- they're worth it!!

[GoldStarBrother]

Music Incoming!

 

This is a HIGH Volume Ping List You might get 100 or more pings in a Weekend!!! If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Music Ping List, please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska

Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links below for more information!

ArtistDirect.com Amazon.com Ticketmaster.com Songfacts.com Walmart.com

Artist/Title: 
Cowboy Junkies~Walkin After Midnight
 

Artist/Title: 
Cowboy Junkies~Misguided Angel
 

Artist/Song Title:
Cowboy Junkies~I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry
 

Thanks for the Cool Thread Polly !!!  

Sidenote:  Tunes for the Troops !!! Enjoy The Tunes as I enjoy The Freedom to post them!!!!!!!
 

*** Please ping laurenmarlowe to any song requests made on the thread. Thank you! ***

 

[StarCMC]

He he he!! Great picture of me!!

[luvie]

Just beautiful, Twin! You have done some fine work and the stories tug at my heart!

[ninergold3]

I grew up with boats and it was always beyond me the number of people who have no respect for the water. My sister and I were raised with a love of water - balanced by a healthy respect for her.

[StarCMC]

Wooohoooooo!!! Cowboy Junkies!! My favorite!! *HUGS!* Thanks!

[GoldStarBrother]

Music Incoming!

 

This is a HIGH Volume Ping List You might get 100 or more pings in a Weekend!!! If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Music Ping List, please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska

Want more information about the artists we play? Perhaps you'd like to buy concert tickets or their CDs? Click the links below for more information!

ArtistDirect.com Amazon.com Ticketmaster.com Songfacts.com Walmart.com

Artist/Title: 
Brooks N Dunn~Still In Love With You
 

Artist/Title: 
Brooks N Dunn~Next Broken Heart
 

Artist/Song Title:
Brooks N Dunn~Neon Moon
 

Thanks for the Cool Thread Polly !!!  

Sidenote:  Tunes for the Troops !!! Enjoy The Tunes as I enjoy The Freedom to post them!!!!!!!
 

*** Please ping laurenmarlowe to any song requests made on the thread. Thank you! ***

 

[luvie]

Good evening, Niner! How are you this evening? Did you have a good weekend?