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!!!

[blackie]

I wasn't making fun of your ride ~ I don't make fun of what others, ride, drive, fly or sleep on or with. >:-}

I was sharing with you what I like and why I like it. :):)

[EsmeraldaA]

Hello Bethy, long time girly.

[Bethbg79]

Hi Es. ((HUGS))

[EsmeraldaA]

It is lovely to see you ((Bethy)).
Hoping all is well at your end.

[Bethbg79]

All is well here.

I wish the same for you.

[HiJinx]

See, and I took it as good-natured ribbing. Ah well...

Thanks for the clarification, blackie.

[EsmeraldaA]

Thank you honey, I wish that too. ;)

[Darksheare]

I'm told my coffee is pretty bad.

[Darksheare]

Wandering.
Had something on my end of things catch my attention.

[Bethbg79]

I've heard you say that, but I'm willing to take my chances. lol

[EsmeraldaA]

Okie Dokie and Hello.

Really?
Good, bad or whatever kind of attention?
You don't have to answer that, you know I'm very nosy. ;-)

[blackie]

Roget that, HiJinx ~ it may have seemed like it because I was relaying a story about Montana.

Oregon has plenty of all makes and models.

It just happens that that the "F" series Ford pickup is the most sold vehicle in the US. :):)

I'm just an observer giving an account.

[Darksheare]

Slings and Arrows tried my coffee, and added this note and or addendum to the way I brew it:

"WARNING - Not to be taken internally!" - Slings and Arrows

In 12 cup drip percolator pot, fill to 6 cup mark with water.
In filter, put 6 heaping scoops of coffee.
Medium roast works best, just make sure it's a robust blend.
Found a maxwellhouse 'medium roast' that was rather anemic.
Put pinch of salt in filter, about as much as it would take to cover the surface of a dime with one even layer.
This keeps the coffee from tasting burned too quickly, it doesn't age well brewed this way.

Brew, recirculate if need be, usually not.
Add sugar and dairy creamer.
Creamora and coffeemate are not recommended unless you like the heart racing that Ranger Pudding gives.
That, and the nondairy creamer will give you both a headache and a buzz with the coffee.


I usually put about 8 spoons of sugar in this stuff, it ends up being like Russian Kava, thick and sweet with that bitter overtone to it.

Oh, and I am NOT responsible for seeming demonic possession of the coffeepot, or the coffeepot ending up acting as if it has been damaged.

Be sure NOT to add creamora or coffeemate to the brew, unless you LIKE ranger pudding style heart racing.
When I brew that stuff for myself, I recirculate the stuff to brew a second time, but that's me for my own personal enjoyment, and it may wreck the coffeepot.
Don't forget the salt, it's important to the finished brew.

[Darksheare]

Dunno, but my attention was grabbed in one of those intense feline curiosity kind of ways: "What is that? What is that? What is that? OH NOO!!" *runs, hair on end.*

[Bethbg79]

GEEZ! LOL

[EsmeraldaA]

That is so not fair Darks!
Now you'll just have to elaborate or I won't have a moment's peace.

[StarCMC]

LOL!! Good to see ya blackie! *HUGS!*

[SandRat]

Taken care of a 2:30 pm MST, finally.

[SandRat]

Taken care of a 2:30 pm MST

[luvie]

YYYAAAYYY! WOOHOO! CELEBRATION TIME AT THE SANDRAT HOME!