FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 5 November 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

3/5 MARINES FOB JACKSON

U.S. Marines with Headquarters and Service Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, use laptops and telephones at a mobile morale, welfare and recreation center at Forward Operating Base Jackson, Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 5, 2010. Marines used the electronics to communicate with their families back home. DoD photo by Pfc. Jorge A. Ortiz, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

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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.

OSPREY CIRCLES

A U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey aircraft sits on the flightline on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 21, 2010. The aircraft supported a course on weapons and tactics hosted by Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl Richard A. Tetreau

PURPLE HEART

U.S. Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn III poses for a photo after he pins a purple heart on U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jackson Hester for wounds received in Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2010. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

YOUNG ESCORTS

Escorted by dozens of children, U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jeff Cesaitis exits the site of a future park during a site visit in Qalat, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2010. Cesaitis is assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

Peerless Quartet & Henry Barr ~ That Aeroplane Glide 1912

The Traveling Wilburys ~ Cool Dry Place

Nat King Cole ~ Embraceable You

Merle Travis ~ Cannon Ball Rag/Bugle Call Rag

Black Watch ~ The Pipers Prayer

101ST AIRBORNE COMBAT OUTPOST

U.S. Army Spc. Edward Yakubian speaks with Afghan police during an assessment of their facilities and infrastructure on Combat Outpost Munoz, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2010. Yakubian is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 4th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, Headquarters Company, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Lorenzo D. Ware

CYCLING SEALS

Members of the SEALs Bike America team ride along a northern Florida road during an 88-mile leg of their cross-country trek in High Springs, Fla., Nov. 2, 2010. Retired and former U.S. Navy SEALs and professional cycling champion Marty Jemison began the journey in Coronado, Calif., in late September, and are scheduled to complete the 3,300-mile ride Nov. 6 at the National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum in Fort Pierce, Fla. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Breese

USS GETTYSBURG NIGHT EXERCISE

A U.S. Navy sailor fires a .50-caliber machine gun during a night exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Gettysburg in the Atlantic Ocean, Oct. 25, 2010. The sailor is assigned to the ship's weapons department. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Tony Curtis

Bob Wills ~ Home In San Antone

Cheap Trick ~ The Flame

Hopeton Lewis ~ Precious Memories

Flatt & Scruggs ~ Randy Lynn Rag

Johnny Long & His Orchestra ~ In A Shanty In Old Shantytown

3/5 MARINES MORTAR MEN

U.S. Marines fire a mortar round during combat operations on Forward Operating Base Nolay, Afghanistan, Oct. 19, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. James B. Novle

3/5 MARINES SANGIN SCAN

U.S. Marines scan the area for enemy forces during a patrol in Helmand province's Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, Oct. 20, 2010. The Marines, assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, conducted counterinsurgency operations with Afghan forces. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. David Hernandez

3/5 MARINES RETURN FIRE

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Michael Gilio, with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, prepares to return fire during an engagement with enemy fighters during a security patrol in Sangin, Afghanistan, on Oct. 29, 2010. Marines conducted security patrols to decrease insurgent activity and gain the trust of the Afghan civilians. The battalion was one of the combat elements of Regimental Combat Team 2, whose mission was to conduct counterinsurgency operations with the International Security Assistance Force. DoD photo by Cpl. David Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

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[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[oldteen]

Evenin’ Kathy! *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[oldteen]

Giid evening, Sir Conor! *hugs*

TGIF to you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[oldteen]

I’m sure you knew that was Good...have no idea what Giid means...lol

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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]

Aloha BIG! *hugs*

How goes it with you?

[oldteen]

Hiya Connie! *hugs*

A good day for ya?

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks for tonite's Finally Friday thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Good evening Hope and thank you for our nightly Pledge! *hugs*

[oldteen]

Now, I must go finish roasting the veggies! See everyone in a bit!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!!

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[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]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Darksheare]

Man, they’re using awful big bait there for ship fishing.
Looks like they’ve almost lured in a Destroyer.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Teenie!

*HUGS*

Yes, I knew what you meant.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!