FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 26 February 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

TROOP LIFE AT COMBAT OUTPOST MUNOZ, AFGHANISTAN

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Calvin Esslinger scans a ridgeline from an observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

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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. 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 assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army soldiers take a break from fortifying the latrine area with sandbags on Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Brian Weaver and Matt Leahart use exercise equipment in a converted gym on Combat Outpost Munoz in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. Weaver and Leahart are assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Sgt. Jory Miller prepares his M-240 machine gun for a test fire at an observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. Miller is assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

Dolly Parton ~ Letter To Heaven

Kenn Rogers & The First Edition ~ Something’s Burning

Leroy Van Dyke ~ Walk On By

Jerry Wallace ~ Primrose Lane

Willie Nelson ~ Blame It On The Times

U.S. Army soldiers fill containers with dirt that will be used to fortify barrier walls on Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. The soldiers are deployed with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Spc. Samuel Galvez uses a set of suspended rings to perform an abdominal exercise on Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. Galvez is deployed with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Morgan searches for something to eat while assigned to a small observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. Morgan is assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

An Afghan National Army soldier pumps water from a well on Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

Patsy Cline ~ Just Out of Reach

Loretta Lynn ~ Me & Bobby McGee

Faron Young ~ Hello Walls

Freddy Fender ~ Leaving It All Up To You

Mickey Gilley ~ Thinkin of Me

U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Martin cleans his weapon inside a small shelter at an observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz in Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. Martin is assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christopher M. Carroll

U.S. Army soldiers and Afghan National soldiers walk towards the district center to attend a meeting with local leaders to address regional concerns. The soldiers are based out of Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, and are deployed with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Pfc. Stephen Martin cleans his weapon inside of a small shelter at an observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. Martin is assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

U.S. Army Pfc. Joshua Morgan tries to keep warm while assigned to a small observation post near Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Nov. 15, 2009. Morgan is deployed with Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew 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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[oldteen]

IN

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[2111USMC]

IN

[robomatik]

thanks for the pics!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry I’m late....they let us go early because of bad weather. My email ate the coding of the thread and it took forever to find the missing parts. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
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
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
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)
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)
Philetus USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
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 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)

 

[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]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Jemian]

Thank you all for your encouragement and support. Fatima, I’ve downloaded that song and am putting it on my phone as JT’s new ringtone when he calls. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[HopeandGlory]

No worries! . . . sorry you’re having ‘puter problems . . . we appreciate so very much your posting of all these threads week in & week out Kathy. Thanks a million.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind in second.....oldteen snags the silver!!

[AZamericonnie]

*Marines Learn Mountain Warfare*

[SevenofNine]

Breaking via Twitter

RodrigoBNO Major explosion rocks Kabul, according to France-Presse

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....Hawaii bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.