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: shezza; 68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub; MoJo2001; StarCMC; Valin; HiJinx; beachn4fun; Fawnn; ...

Good news: he's back on American soil! Got a call a few minutes ago from Ft. Benning. Outprocessing Mon/Tues, flying home on Wed. We're chompin' at the bit.

Welcome back to American soil....
Soldier Shezza, our hero!!!

61 posted on 02/05/2006 7:30:37 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Did you know that Google couldn't figure out who I wanted when I typed Sweet Polly Purebread? Jeez....I didn't know who she was...Google was supposed to help. LOL!

62 posted on 02/05/2006 7:32:24 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

I am so glad the posts are being enjoyed.

Your prayer for the soldiers is very beautiful too.
Hugs!!

63 posted on 02/05/2006 7:32:43 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

64 posted on 02/05/2006 7:33:54 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: LUV W; tomkow6; All

I don't think Drudge is football fan he asking why there mor Steeler fans in Detriot tonight DUH it start of L Word new season LOL! that reason why LOL!

Also is me or what did Keith Richard look like Protrait of Dorian Grey to Mick Jagger face LOL!
I am serious

Well report from Newsweek is that Iran is in biggggggg trouble with Israel report are they are this close of lay smackdown on that country Israel is LOL!

And BBC wire report that Iran may reconsider offer by Russians to enrich Iranian nukes according to sources

65 posted on 02/05/2006 7:33:59 PM PST by SevenofNine ("Not everybody in, it, for truth, justice, and the American way,"= Det Lennie Briscoe)

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:
Dire Straits~Walk Of Life

Artist/Title:
Dire Straits~Ride Across The River

Artist/Song Title:
Dire Straits~The Mans To Strong

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! ***

66 posted on 02/05/2006 7:34:12 PM PST by GoldStarBrother (If you can read this thank a Teacher!! If you can read it in English, Thank a Soldier!!!!)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; StarCMC

Found in my Net meanderings. It is a beauty.

67 posted on 02/05/2006 7:34:20 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

I LOVE this "wrecker"....

68 posted on 02/05/2006 7:34:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

I've always kinda liked UNODIR

Unless otherwise directed, I'm going to ..... (fill in blank of some action I want to CMA before I do it)

69 posted on 02/05/2006 7:34:54 PM PST by Robert A Cook PE (I can only donate monthly, but Hillary's ABBCNNBCBS continue to lie every day!)

Thank you. It's always my pleasure to post something for the troops!

70 posted on 02/05/2006 7:35:14 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

At my end of the state we have had a light dusting, that's it.
If the ground wasn't so wet I would have ran the lawn tractor across the grass.
It's 29 and windy.. Maybe snow tomorrow? they don't know.

71 posted on 02/05/2006 7:35:22 PM PST by The Mayor ( Check out my site http://www.rusthompson.com/HomeImprovementandRemodelingTips.html)

I wondered what that had been! hee-hee!

72 posted on 02/05/2006 7:36:13 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

To: GoldStarBrother

73 posted on 02/05/2006 7:37:00 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Hello Luv -

Don't want to complain so I'll give the short & sweet:

Home stretch of the move - next weekend is it

I caught a cold

Husband feels guilty that I'm doing all the home stuff so he was on a tear today before his drive back

Tension is running a bit high

However, we will get through! We always do.

74 posted on 02/05/2006 7:37:05 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

Check out the song by dire straits the mans to strong.. in post 66.. I'm not sure what it is about the song but I fell in love the first time I heard it.. Hope ya like it...

75 posted on 02/05/2006 7:37:06 PM PST by GoldStarBrother (If you can read this thank a Teacher!! If you can read it in English, Thank a Soldier!!!!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks! Hubby said there was an uproarious cheer when the wheels of the plane touched down. There were about 600 soldiers on the plane, all from the Afghanistan theater. There are 599 other happy families tonight!

76 posted on 02/05/2006 7:37:29 PM PST by shezza (2 and a wakeup... Hooah!)

Thanks, ms feather, for the Canteen Blessing for the Troops.

77 posted on 02/05/2006 7:37:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

That's why I publically posted the thank you...so nobody thought we were being trolled.

78 posted on 02/05/2006 7:39:26 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

Welcome Home
Soldier Shezza

Thank You for your service to our country!

79 posted on 02/05/2006 7:39:47 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (SEMPER PARATUS -- ALWAYS READY)

You have green grass under the snow? Wow. Well, stay warm this week. You had 29 degrees...we had a high of 80 today. However, it's supposed to "only" get into the 50's tomorrow. Poor us, huh? ;o)

80 posted on 02/05/2006 7:39:53 PM 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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