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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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!!!

Congratulations, darkwing retired, on your new job! Is it a warm climate job? No travel to Chicago and temps below 70?

901 posted on 02/06/2006 4:07:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Cool!! How many feet did they have to go to make the fix?

902 posted on 02/06/2006 4:08:59 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Hi Es.....((HUGS)) I'm taking a break. HI!!!

903 posted on 02/06/2006 4:11:02 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

904 posted on 02/06/2006 4:12:53 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hello dear Ma, I'm taking a break too.

905 posted on 02/06/2006 4:14:42 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

Well.....can you blame me? ;-)

906 posted on 02/06/2006 4:15:57 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

MMmmm... considering I find me boring, maybe.
*chuckle*
Just kidding.
We had snow squalls earlier but no accumulation.

907 posted on 02/06/2006 4:17:30 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)

Sarge.....#750 and #800!!

908 posted on 02/06/2006 4:19:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

WOOOHOOOO!!! Good for you DW!! *HUGS!*

909 posted on 02/06/2006 4:20:42 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Hey Es!! *HUGS!*

Fly by posting while I'm making dinner!

910 posted on 02/06/2006 4:21:49 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

To: StarCMC; HiJinx; EsmeraldaA

Star.....#700!!
HJ.....#850!!
Es.....#900!!

911 posted on 02/06/2006 4:21:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

You cannot be boring even if you try. ;)
Really?
We are having an early spring here.

912 posted on 02/06/2006 4:23:03 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

Thanks, acad, for today's daily dose o' da blues.

913 posted on 02/06/2006 4:23:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

914 posted on 02/06/2006 4:25:20 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)

Hello hon!
It is almost time for me to go, I still have a few minutes though.

915 posted on 02/06/2006 4:25:53 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

el grande embrasso!!!!!!

916 posted on 02/06/2006 4:26:12 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)

Yes, we're supposed to have colder temps for awhile this week.

Yes, I can be boring, in person at least.

917 posted on 02/06/2006 4:28:05 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)

Drats, who posted that one?

918 posted on 02/06/2006 4:29:17 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)

Gracias por mi abrazo grande. ;-))

It was most needed and felt great.

919 posted on 02/06/2006 4:33:18 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

I'm sorry about the cold and don't believe the 'boring' part at all.

920 posted on 02/06/2006 4:34:53 PM PST by EsmeraldaA

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