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!!!

[acad1228]

Queen! Yes!!!

I sneaked off to a Mott the Hoople concert in the early seventies and Queen was the opening act (pre-Bohemian Rhapsody). We kept calling them back out for encore after encore. I've been a fan ever since.

[E.G.C.]

Music bumps for posts 768, 772 and 775.

((HUGS))Good afternoon, Star. How's it going?

[StarCMC]

They had a LOT of good stuff that didn't get airplay. There's a song called "Sail On Sweet Sister" that I just love. I'll try to get it up and post it later!!

[StarCMC]

Good afternoon EGC! I'm FREEZING here! LOL We've been spoiled.

[StarCMC]

Music  Incoming!

 

Genre: 70s

Sweet - Dream On

Safe for Ma and Kids? Yes

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 l Amazon.com l Ticketmaster.com l Songfacts.com l Walmart.com

*Please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests that you may have.
However, if the lyrics are inappropriate for children, please ping MoJo2001.*

*If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska. If you want to be
added, please keep in mind that on Friday nights/Saturdays,
you could be pinged at least 100 or more times.

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hmmmmmm.....I probably won't catch up to that til tonight.

[StarCMC]

Music  Incoming!

 

Genre: Kids

A Song Sarge REALLY Needs To Hear

Safe for Ma and Kids? Yes

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 l Amazon.com l Ticketmaster.com l Songfacts.com l Walmart.com

*Please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests that you may have.
However, if the lyrics are inappropriate for children, please ping MoJo2001.*

*If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska. If you want to be
added, please keep in mind that on Friday nights/Saturdays,
you could be pinged at least 100 or more times.

 

[acad1228]

Ya mean like this?

Queen - Dragon Attack

Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy their music)!

[StarCMC]

Music  Incoming!

 

Genre: Celtic

Clannad - I Will Find You

Safe for Ma and Kids? Yes

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 l Amazon.com l Ticketmaster.com l Songfacts.com l Walmart.com

*Please ping laurenmarlowe to any requests that you may have.
However, if the lyrics are inappropriate for children, please ping MoJo2001.*

*If you would like to be added/removed from the Canteen Ping List,
please FReepmail MoJo2001 or Kathy In Alaska. If you want to be
added, please keep in mind that on Friday nights/Saturdays,
you could be pinged at least 100 or more times.

 

[Fawnn]

I never pictured you as the cruel type. Another illusion shattered. ;)

[Old Sarge]

[Bethbg79]

Hi guys. I'm here. ((HUGS))

No need to worry. :-)

[StarCMC]

Yep -- and this:

Queen - Sail Away Sweet Sister

[E.G.C.]

((LOL))

Music bumps for posts 785, 787 and 789.

[acad1228]

Hi! We've missed you, but I guess you can see that.

[StarCMC]

ROFL!! Whips and chains, baby! LOL!!!!

[StarCMC]

He he he!!

[Old Sarge]

{{{{{ BETHBUG! }}}}}

Gladtaseeyah!

[StarCMC]

Hi Bethy! Whassup?

[Old Sarge]

Mine?