FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 20 June 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ FINALLY FRIDAY ~

AGGRESSOR EAGLES

A flight of Aggressor F-15 Eagles and F-16 Fighting Falcons fly in formation, June 5, 2008, over the Nevada Test and Training Ranges. The jets are assigned to the 64th and 65th Aggressor squadrons at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Kevin J. Gruenwald

Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

U.S. Special Forces Aid Dying Afghan Boy

"We don't understand Americans," Ahmad said before departing. "We have yet to understand how compassionate Americans are -- how they want to help the Afghan people. When I go back, I'm sure to call my village together and tell them how they are here to help and [that] we should openly embrace them."

Archie Campbell ~ Trouble In The Amen Corner

Barbara Mandrell ~ Sleeping Single In A Double Bed

Bill Anderson ~ I Love You Drops

Billy Joe Shaver ~ Freedom's Child

Bob Wills ~ My Adobe Hacienda

Low-Altitude Delivery Service Takes Supplies to Ground Troops

Two civilian-contracted C-212 Aviocar aircraft fly in tight formation and drop a resupply payload to soldiers on the ground in Afghanistan, June 6, 2008. Payloads can range from 250 to 560 pounds and are bundled on wooden skids. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Charles Brice, 102nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment

Bobby Bare ~ The Winner

Chet Atkins ~ Alley Cat

Conway Twitty ~ Crazy Dreams

Earl Thomas Conley ~ Once In A Blue Moon

Elvis ~ From A Jack To A KIng

Midwestern Guardsmen Respond to Rising Flood Waters

Ottumwa, Iowa, residents and members of the Iowa National Guard work hand-in-hand to save a power substation from being overrun by flood waters. Iowa National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Chad D. Nelson

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[gate2wire]

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[SandRat]

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[Tanniker Smith]

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[PROCON]

Evening Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Finally Friday

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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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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No matter where you are stationed,
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the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[SandRat]

Knee-High Friend

U.S. Marine Cpl. Gary Grant plays with an Iraqi boy during Operation Defeat Al Qaida in northern Al Anbar province, Iraq, June 11, 2008. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Hill.

[MoochPooch]

Gut Shabbes, Kathy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for tonites thread, Ma!
Good evening everyone!

[acad1228]

Hey! Ms. B!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[SandRat]

BRICK BY BRICK - U.S. Army Sgt. Matt Radcliffe gives a high five to a young Iraqi girl while Army Spc. Martin watches during a patrol mission through the Thawra 1 neighborhood of the Sadr City district of Baghdad, June 16, 2008. Radcliff and Martin are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 3rd Battalion Combat Team.U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Cohen A. Young

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers needed for Chaplain (LTC) Larry Blum
Brigade Chaplain 3rd Bde 1st Armored Division
Chaplain Blum has returned from his assignment in Germany to battle a brain tumor.

Onward Christian Soldiers

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hey Bluesman!
*HUG*
How you doing?
Been loving yer daily dose of da Blues!
Watcha got for us tonite?
All is well out dere?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

WATER WALK - Alf, a 3-year-old German shepherd, goes through the wall of water on the dog walk obstacle in the obedience course, June 11, 2008, during the 2008 U.S. Army Europe Military Working Dog Competition on Miesau Army Depot in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Alf is assigned to the 230th Military Police Company in Miesau, Germany.U.S. Army photo by Christine June