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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!!!



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KEYWORDS: airforce; army; coastguard; freepercanteen; marines; nationalguard; navy; tomkowsmellsfunny; troopsupport
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To: StarCMC

Cool!


941 posted on 02/06/2006 6:09:43 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

Hi my!!
Hugs!!


942 posted on 02/06/2006 6:14:50 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: trussell

Hi T

I'll be back later
Im watchin 24


943 posted on 02/06/2006 6:16:12 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: StarCMC

I agree...it's what I've been waiting for. :)


944 posted on 02/06/2006 6:16:36 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: mylife

I guess I might have to figure out where that show is. It seems to be popular!


945 posted on 02/06/2006 6:18:29 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: trussell

on fox


946 posted on 02/06/2006 6:19:50 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

My fox station is showing "Skating with Celebrities". Bummer.


947 posted on 02/06/2006 6:22:28 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: trussell

its on after that


948 posted on 02/06/2006 6:23:36 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

Ok...thank you :)


949 posted on 02/06/2006 6:24:26 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: Beaker

Hey, kiddo!


950 posted on 02/06/2006 6:26:43 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: trussell

Commercial break

That skating thing really looked annoying L0L


951 posted on 02/06/2006 6:27:40 PM PST by mylife (The roar of the masses could be farts)
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To: mylife

Yeah...I've about had enough of it...and I just barely started watching. :)


952 posted on 02/06/2006 6:29:27 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)
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To: trussell

It's a great show T -- we're getting it on Tivo though and we'll watch after the littles are in bed! :o)


953 posted on 02/06/2006 6:32:35 PM PST by StarCMC (Old Sarge is my hero...doing it right in Iraq! Vaya con Dios, Sarge.)
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To: Lady Jag
TWO BROTHERS

More bridges to build....thanks, Lady J, for this.

954 posted on 02/06/2006 6:44:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

mine


955 posted on 02/06/2006 6:54:21 PM PST by tomkow6 (Support the artists you hear in the Canteen (buy a BURKA)!)
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To: MEG33

CAtching up.....thanks for helping honor our troops.


956 posted on 02/06/2006 6:57:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: GummyIII; All

New thread will be posted about 7:30 PM PST by GummyIII


957 posted on 02/06/2006 7:01:06 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)
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To: HiJinx

Behind per usual and trying to catch up.....how did Nana fare over the rest of Saturday and then Sunday? And you've talked to the doctor today.......

I'll probably catch up to your report eventually.

((HUGS)) for the caree and the carer.


958 posted on 02/06/2006 7:02:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
More bridges to build....

Amen to that, Kathy.

959 posted on 02/06/2006 7:03:49 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: Mrs.Nooseman

Catching up.....

Mrs.N...((HUGS)...missing you all the time.


960 posted on 02/06/2006 7:04:58 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)
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