FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 27 November 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

COOKIE CARRIER

A dog rides in a U.S. soldier's backpack on Combat Outpost Jeleran, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2009. The dog, named Cookie, is the unofficial mascot of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea II

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.

TEXAS TERRITORY

The Virginia-class submarine USS Texas arrived at its new home port in Naval Station Pearl Harbor during an inner-fleet transfer from Groton Submarine Base, Conn., Nov. 23, 2009. The arrival of Texas to Pearl Harbor will mark the second of the Virginia-class subs to be stationed in the Pacific, following the historic arrival of USS Hawaii in July. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Josh Thompson

STRYKER SUNSET

U.S. soldiers dismount a Stryker armored vehicle near the village of Zakuzi in Zabul province, Afghanistan, Nov. 18, 2009. Company C is conducting counterinsurgency operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company C, 4th Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, 5th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez

United States Army

United States Navy

United States Marine Corps

United States Air Force

United States Coast Guard

SOLAR SIGNS

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Heath King prepares to call another solar observatory to confirm unusual solar activity as he analyzes data displayed on high-definition monitors at the Sagamore Hill Solar Observatory, Mass., Nov. 18, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Lance Cheung

TANK TIME

U.S. Marines from a tank crew operate their vehicle on Buiyan Island, Kuwait, Nov. 21, 2009, for the first time since deploying to the Western Pacific and Middle East in September. While embarked on ship, the tanks are positioned inches from each other, making movement and maintenance difficult. The Marines are assigned to the Battalion Landing Team, 2nd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment, 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jeffrey Belovarac

Battle Hymn of The Republic

Victory At Sea

Gary Owen

America, Why I Love Her

Star Spangled Banner

WASH AND WEAR

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matt Leahart washes his clothes in an ammunition can on Combat Outpost Munoz in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. Leahart is deployed with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

A REGIMENT REMEMBERS

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Wesley R. Brewster performs Taps near the end of a memorial service for nine U.S. Marines and one sailor on Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Nov. 17, 2009. The 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment held the service for the troops, who were killed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga

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[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops

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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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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
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)
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
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Nitro USN
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
PFC Joe USMC (son of Don’tMessWithTexas)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Craig USA (mom aka the evil dictator)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SrA The Black Knight USAF
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[mylife]

SSN 775

[AZamericonnie]

COOKIE CARRIER

Awwww....so sweet!:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[mylife]

[hoagy62]

Takes “Don’t Mess with Texas” to a whole other level!

[mylife]

Heyup

[Joe 6-pack]

Right Here...listening to this...

Bagpipes Cryin' - Rushlow Harris

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in 1st....AZ grabs the gold!!

[airborne]

As a die hard Penguins fan, when I see Kate Smith, I automatically think of our arch enemies, the Philadelphia Flyers!

Instead of singing the National Anthem before a game, Kate would sing “God Bless America”. Back when they were the “Broad Street Bullies”, and fighting was still considered a big part of the game.

There's no more “bullies”, Kate Smith is deceased, and the Flyers suck!

[AZamericonnie]

Woohoo!:)

[mylife]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thanksgiving, bubblehead. Did you get enough to eat? Did you go out?

My folks were taking a friend and going out (they did last year and really enjoyed it), but 4 inches of snow made them opt on the side of safety....they will wait for better weather. (I am VERY happy with their decision.)

[AZamericonnie]

But Kate Smith singing “God Bless America” is classic regardless!:)