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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 6, 2006
(Thanks Bro!) | Sweet Polly Purebread

Posted on 02/05/2006 6:58:31 PM PST by 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.

********

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 ~
 

ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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 
 

Click here to visit NAS Souda Bay in Crete, Greece.




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!!!



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To: GodBlessUSA

Cool!

I'll be here bright and early.I think.LOL.

Have a fantastic day.

{{{HUGS}}}


541 posted on 02/06/2006 8:33:19 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: Mrs.Nooseman
Ahhhhh.....FREEPIN' AND RELAXIN'....can't get much better than that, huh? We'll have some fun!
542 posted on 02/06/2006 8:34:18 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W

Yup we will.

I hope that the other computer will be up and running by then,so I don't have to share.


543 posted on 02/06/2006 8:37:14 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: Mrs.Nooseman

Oh, me, too! Don't want you to have to give it up right in the middle of a good conversation just because someone needs to do silly homework or play games or something! LOL!


544 posted on 02/06/2006 8:38:27 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: Old Sarge
Hey Sarge, did you ever finish that drink?


545 posted on 02/06/2006 8:41:17 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: StarCMC

Evening Star! *HUGS* How are you?


546 posted on 02/06/2006 8:42:57 AM PST by CMS (Reporting from F.O.B. Speicher in Iraq. Politically incorrect and damn proud of it.)
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To: LUV W

LOL.

My point exactly.


547 posted on 02/06/2006 8:44:58 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: beachn4fun
There are still some issues I have to adjust to.

LOL!!! But they're worth it, Beachie...it's all yours, now!

548 posted on 02/06/2006 8:48:26 AM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)
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To: StarCMC

Pretty soon we'll be able to get instant loans at the pumps.


549 posted on 02/06/2006 8:49:05 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: Lady Jag; AZamericonnie; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; tomkow6; laurenmarlowe; ...
If Bud Abbott and Lou Costello were alive today, their infamous sketch, "Who's on First?" might have turned out something like this:

COSTELLO: Calls to buy a computer from Abbott.

ABBOTT: Super Duper computer store. Can I help you?

COSTELLO: Thanks. I'm setting up an office in my den and I'm thinking about buying a computer.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: No, the name's Lou.

ABBOTT: Your computer?

COSTELLO: I don't own a computer. I want to buy one.

ABBOTT: Mac?

COSTELLO: I told you, my name's Lou.

ABBOTT: What about Windows?

COSTELLO: Why? Will it get stuffy in here?

ABBOTT: Do you want a computer with Windows?

COSTELLO: I don't know. What will I see when I look at the windows?

ABBOTT: Wallpaper.

COSTELLO: Never mind the windows. I need a computer and software.

ABBOTT: Software for Windows?

COSTELLO: No. On the computer! I need something I can use to write proposals,
track expenses and run my business. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yeah, for my office. Can you recommend anything?

ABBOTT: I just did.

COSTELLO: You just did what?

ABBOTT: Recommend something.

COSTELLO: You recommended something?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: For my office?

ABBOTT: Yes.

COSTELLO: OK, what did you recommend for my office?

ABBOTT: Office.

COSTELLO: Yes, for my office!

ABBOTT: I recommend Office with Windows

COSTELLO: I already have an office with windows!
OK, let's just say I'm sitting at my computer
and I want to type a proposal. What do I need?

ABBOTT: Word.

COSTELLO: What word?

ABBOTT: Word in Office.

COSTELLO: The only word in office is office.

ABBOTT: The Word in Office for Windows.

COSTELLO: Which word in office for windows?

ABBOTT: The Word you get when you click the blue "W."

COSTELLO: I'm going to click your blue "w" if you don't start with some straight answers.
What about financial bookkeeping?
You have anything I can track my money with?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: That's right. What do you have?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: I need money to track my money?

ABBOTT: It comes bundled with your computer.

COSTELLO: What's bundled with my computer?

ABBOTT: Money.

COSTELLO: Money comes with my computer?

ABBOTT: Yes. No extra charge.

COSTELLO: I get a bundle of money with my computer? how much?

ABBOTT: One copy.

COSTELLO: Isn't it illegal to copy money?

ABBOTT: Microsoft gave us a license to copy Money.

COSTELLO: They can give you a license to copy money?

ABBOTT: Why not? THEY OWN IT!

(A few days later)

COSTELLO: How do I turn my computer off?

ABBOTT: Click on "START".............

550 posted on 02/06/2006 8:51:12 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: Lady Jag; tomkow6

551 posted on 02/06/2006 8:52:40 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)
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To: BIGLOOK




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Rest in peace.

 


552 posted on 02/06/2006 8:53:02 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: Mrs.Nooseman

hee-hee! I know...that's why WE have two. I can't have to wait for hubby to finish doing silly things like balancing his checkbook in order that I can talk to my friends! I love my laptop!!!


553 posted on 02/06/2006 8:53:05 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: CMS

{{{{ CMS! }}}}

Hey there!! I'm great -- how are you?? What's the weather like? Cold or hot?


554 posted on 02/06/2006 8:54:05 AM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

COME ON you never thought of it HELLO Made in Moscow LOL!

I kinda like that reset ROFL

Well breaking news off SKY news alert report that bus bomb just happen in Northern Pakstein killing 13 so far

They blaming terrorists what happen terrorist found out there was cartoonist on board the bus


555 posted on 02/06/2006 8:55:30 AM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody in, it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"= Det Lennie Briscoe)
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To: LUV W

556 posted on 02/06/2006 8:56:25 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)
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To: StarCMC

Just a few reasons why this man was THE greatest president ever...and I think GWB will be #2 when his legacy is finished.


557 posted on 02/06/2006 8:56:42 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)
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To: LUV W
Well, I just checked my email and the company that we got our part from and which was faulty, received the old part and are in the process of getting the new part from their warehouse,so it should be here before my vacation and the computer will be up by then.
558 posted on 02/06/2006 8:56:46 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman
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To: LUV W
You're just BAD!!!! LOL

Is this better?

An old woman is riding the elevator in a very lavish New York City office building. A young and beautiful woman gets into the elevator smelling like expensive perfume, turns to the old woman and says arrogantly,... "Giorgio Beverly Hills, $100 an ounce!"

The next young and beautiful woman gets on the elevator and also very arrogantly turns to the old woman and says,... "Channel No. 5, $150 an ounce!"

About three floors later, the old woman has reached her destiny and is about to get off the elevator.  Before she leaves, she looks both beautiful women in the eye; she bends over, expelling gas, and says . . . "Broccoli - 49 cents a pound!!!"





559 posted on 02/06/2006 8:57:14 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: StarCMC; AZamericonnie

(fainting)
This is gonna take some time...
Star
Freepmail!
Connie, you too!
Ms.B


560 posted on 02/06/2006 8:57:22 AM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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