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FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ Feb. 6, 2006
(Thanks Bro!) | Sweet Polly Purebread

Posted on 02/05/2006 6:58:31 PM PST by 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 ~
 

ArmyPatch small   NavySeal small   Air Force Seal   Marines Seal small   Coast Guard Seal small (better)

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 
 

Click here to visit NAS Souda Bay in Crete, Greece.




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!!!



TOPICS: Culture/Society; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; freepercanteen; marines; nationalguard; navy; tomkowsmellsfunny; troopsupport
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To: EsmeraldaA

Curses, foiled again.


921 posted on 02/06/2006 4:36:13 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)
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To: Darksheare

Exactly! ;-))


922 posted on 02/06/2006 4:40:41 PM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: EsmeraldaA

Gonna check my e-mail real quick, so I'm going to be kinda quiet for a few minutes.


923 posted on 02/06/2006 4:41:45 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)
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To: Darksheare

Okay


924 posted on 02/06/2006 4:44:38 PM PST by EsmeraldaA
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To: Bethbg79

((((Beth))))..are you still here? I just got on the thread and saw your name mentioned. Long time since we've talked.


925 posted on 02/06/2006 4:49:09 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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To: StarCMC

Now that was just weird!


926 posted on 02/06/2006 4:50:45 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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To: darkwing104
Hey, DW, still runnin the big stuff?


927 posted on 02/06/2006 5:00:03 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: LUV W


I don't care how many times I read that...
I still laugh just as hard as the first time!

928 posted on 02/06/2006 5:03:01 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: trussell

Hee-hee. I thought it was funny myself. I love Abbott and Costello! Thanks, Twin!


929 posted on 02/06/2006 5:07:24 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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To: LUV W

Are you about to get this party started?
Watch for freepmail pretty soon. God some news for you.


930 posted on 02/06/2006 5:13:05 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: darkwing104

Good for you! Congratulations! Hope you continue to enjoy it.


931 posted on 02/06/2006 5:13:12 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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To: trussell
I'm always up for a party. Might have to be later, though. "24" comes on at 8 CST and I can't miss it! But after that....PAR-TAY!!!!
932 posted on 02/06/2006 5:14:28 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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To: Darksheare

I have no idea -- the mods were FAST!! I refreshed, there it was, and when I clicked it was gone! LOL


933 posted on 02/06/2006 5:27:24 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: StarCMC

Drats!

Okers, seen that happen personally as well.


934 posted on 02/06/2006 5:34:44 PM PST by Darksheare (Aim low! They got knees!)
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To: trussell

Hey there T! What's going on with you? *HUGS!*


935 posted on 02/06/2006 5:39:57 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: EsmeraldaA

por nada!


936 posted on 02/06/2006 5:48:31 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: Lady Jag

Hey there Lady Jag! How ya been? Haven't heard from you! :-) Say hello to Sam the Wonder Cat for me.


937 posted on 02/06/2006 5:56:24 PM PST by Beaker
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To: StarCMC

Hi Star. Got a call today. Hopefully leads to the relief of my anxiety.


938 posted on 02/06/2006 5:59:41 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: mylife; All
Thanks for the ping to the thread about this My -- I thought it deserved a link in the Canteen!

3/1 Marines in Fallujah - video

939 posted on 02/06/2006 6:08:14 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: trussell

Oh REALLY?! That would be GREAT!!


940 posted on 02/06/2006 6:08:58 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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