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!!!

[Lady Jag]

Have a great day and make sure to eat enough customers to keep your energy up.

[luvie]

Whew!!! I was that worried for a minute! Ya just can't trust a computer to do what you want it to! Haven't you noticed that? :oD

[Lady Jag]

I'm happy huggin' Azee!

[HiJinx]

{{{HUGS}}} back atchya, Star!!

My on-line time is totally different now...but I'm lovin' it!

[luvie]

That is toooo cute! LOL!

[Lady Jag]

We've had so much rain, I've been thinking of you more than ever. We're choking in the stuff that you need.

[USA Horse Lover]

 

A Little Bit of "Horsey Relief"

TO GET YOU THROUGH THE DAY!!!

 

Healthy Foals Will get up within an hour,
Nurse within 2-4 hours (they must nurse within 24), and Pass meconium (first poop) by 6 hours.

This foal is a few weeks old.

Hope my Horsey Relief has helped to make your day a Better one.

 

[HiJinx]

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

Totally new set of issues now...you know how bruises get some really awesome blues/purples/yellows in them after they're about a week old?

When's the last time you bought clothes to match that?

[Allegra]

Gas prices are so high that when Lady Jag pulled into a gas station and asked for 2 dollar’s worth, the attendant dabbed some behind her ears.

~~~~~~~~~~ tomkow pulled into a full service gas station today and asked for five dollars worth of gas.

The guy farted, took his five and walked away.

ROFL!!

[luvie]

Thank you! My day DID just get better from your "Horsey Relief". That is an adorable picture of the Mom and colt.

[luvie]

Advice from the fashion expert...go with black. It goes with everything and is always in fashion! See...that was easy.

Sorry 'bout those ole nasty bruises..but they'll be gone soon and she'll look good as new...maybe better! (((hugs)))

[AZamericonnie]

Well, I had a hard time picking out this outfit today! Nana just needs comfort & ease in clothing right now! You're a good man Jinx.

[luvie]

Send some my way, too. We have had no rain since September. We're gonna blow away this spring....if we don't burn up first.

[luvie]

ROFL...that's just.....well, words fail me! :o)

[Lady Jag]

Right, I can't trust mine, either, and some people don't understand and blame me, of all people!

Then there's the cats - they know keyboard shortcuts I've never heard of and, with those paws of theirs, can create loads of trouble for moi!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Jinxy..
There are some cute sweat shirt and pants outfits at Wal-Mart
I lived in those when I had my knee surgery!
Ms.B

[Pusterfuss]

Hi Tom.

[HiJinx]

Ummm...isn't it early for Halloween?

Nice...

[StarCMC]

I'm a parttime broccoli tester.

So your real name is "Windy"?

[HiJinx]

Nana's staying indoors for now, so soft sweatpants and a t-shirt are just the ticket...as are house dresses.

She has denim dresses she wears out, and the Ace bandage will cover the bruising quite nicely!