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!!!

81 posted on 02/05/2006 7:39:54 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: HopeandGlory

Thanks, Hope, for today's Pledge. Welcome home, AfghanMan. Thanks to you and Penguin Girl for helping keep all of us free and safe.

82 posted on 02/05/2006 7:40:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

He he he!! No kidding!!

83 posted on 02/05/2006 7:40:56 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Thanks, Tonk. I'll tell hubby (Scott) the Canteen welcomes him back.

84 posted on 02/05/2006 7:41:38 PM PST by shezza (2 and a wakeup... Hooah!)

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85 posted on 02/05/2006 7:41:40 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

To: Knitting A Conundrum

86 posted on 02/05/2006 7:42:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Welcome Home Mr. Shezza!

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Thank you for serving our country!

87 posted on 02/05/2006 7:45:04 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: Robert A. Cook, PE

Thanks for stopping by the Canteen!! Interesting acronym!! LOL

88 posted on 02/05/2006 7:46:05 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: GoldStarBrother

One of my faves on that album Bro -- you scare me sometimes! LOL

89 posted on 02/05/2006 7:46:54 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

First you speak Hawaiian to me.

Now Morse!

ARGH!!

90 posted on 02/05/2006 7:47:53 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: AZamericonnie; All

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:
Creed~In America

Artist/Title:
Creed~My Own Prison

Artist/Song Title:
Creed~Unforgiven

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! ***

91 posted on 02/05/2006 7:48:20 PM PST by GoldStarBrother (If you can read this thank a Teacher!! If you can read it in English, Thank a Soldier!!!!)

Just hug each other. It'll be all right. Moving is a very stressful situation. So many details and so little time. (((hugs)))

92 posted on 02/05/2006 7:48:30 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Thanks, Mayor, for today's sustenance for body and soul.

We've been below zero, mostly, for a couple weeks, and today IT GETS ABOVE FREEZING!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!

93 posted on 02/05/2006 7:50:06 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

R
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Am I right??

94 posted on 02/05/2006 7:52:53 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

That is exactly what we are doing. Yell for a minute then laugh and hug. We each know that the other isn't deliberately out to get you but. . .

I'm a control freak and won't ask anyone for help - they might do it "right". My poor husband doesn't understand - heck I don't understand either - so all he sees is a stressed out wife.

95 posted on 02/05/2006 7:55:45 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

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96 posted on 02/05/2006 7:56:45 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Bingo!
Say.....nice to see Crete but while you're in Europe, tour Rota, Spain. VQ-2.

97 posted on 02/05/2006 7:57:10 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Order of Battle: Sink or capture as Prize, MS Media)

98 posted on 02/05/2006 7:58:05 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

99 posted on 02/05/2006 7:58:31 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

100 posted on 02/05/2006 7:58:44 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier in Bahrain)

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