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.

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!

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: AZamericonnie

Hey, Connie! (((hugs)))...I can't complain about this Monday because I'm off today! Yay! Of course, I had to work on Saturday, so guess we're even, though! LOL!....if anyone is keeping score.

581 posted on 02/06/2006 9:12:10 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Abbott!!

They had a crushes on me, you know...

582 posted on 02/06/2006 9:13:19 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

583 posted on 02/06/2006 9:14:17 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Where do you find these great jokes?

I'm a parttime broccoli tester.

584 posted on 02/06/2006 9:15:13 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

585 posted on 02/06/2006 9:15:52 AM PST by MEG33 (GOD BLESS OUR ARMED FORCES)

586 posted on 02/06/2006 9:16:00 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

Yep, you're BAD!

Thank you; you're too kind. I am really

bad to the bun!

587 posted on 02/06/2006 9:19:29 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

A tribute to the greatest President of our times.

America and the world will never forget what you did for the US and the World .

Rest in Peace,you are missed!

588 posted on 02/06/2006 9:19:49 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

We're doing great! I think we kicked the pain problem, and we're seeing definite improvement in strength and flexibility in her leg/knee.

I'm having the darnedest time figuring out her wardrobe, though...

589 posted on 02/06/2006 9:20:36 AM PST by HiJinx (~ Proud Poppa and Dad ~ Grateful Husband ~)

Eeeeek!
LOL
I'm getting ready for w**k
Bleah!
*HUG*
Ms.B

590 posted on 02/06/2006 9:21:33 AM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)

I'll let you know when we receive our tracking number.LOL.

I am sure it'll get here before my vacation.LOL.

591 posted on 02/06/2006 9:21:48 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

To: AZamericonnie

Every day is a good day when you're here.

592 posted on 02/06/2006 9:22:32 AM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

hee-hee..why you were quite the queenie then, too!

593 posted on 02/06/2006 9:22:54 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: Lady Jag; LUV W; GodBlessUSA; All

LOL.

Thanks for making my day.

Unfortunately I have to bit you all a farewell,since I have to get ready for work.

594 posted on 02/06/2006 9:23:37 AM PST by Mrs.Nooseman

Yes Monday.....I could have used a pot of Dark's special blend to try & motivate me this morning!:)

595 posted on 02/06/2006 9:23:45 AM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Operation Valentine's Day~Serving those who serve us!~)

Great news that she is healing so quickly from this one. I think that the fact that she knows the drill helps a lot.

And...since when is you're not figuring out a wardrobe a new story! LOL!

596 posted on 02/06/2006 9:24:24 AM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Monday is a fine day to be off! Course that kinda makes Tuesday like Monday right? I hope your day off is grand! *Hugs*

597 posted on 02/06/2006 9:24:54 AM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Operation Valentine's Day~Serving those who serve us!~)

598 posted on 02/06/2006 9:24:55 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

599 posted on 02/06/2006 9:24:56 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

600 posted on 02/06/2006 9:24:56 AM PST by beachn4fun (FR Canteen. The happenin' place. Whatz happenin, we haven't a clue.)

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