FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 10 December 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

UNDERWATER WITNESS

U.S. Marine Lt. Col. Brian Ehrlich, right, re-enlists U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aron D. Jarvi during an underwater ceremony at Maeda Point, Okinawa, Japan, Nov. 30, 2010. Jarvi, an avid scuba diver, enlisted in the Marine Corps for his second time during the ceremony. He is a warehouse clerk assigned to the Supply Battalion, Combat Logistics Regiment 35, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert J. Maurer

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.

GHAZNI SECURITY

A Polish soldier serving with the NATO International Security Assistance Force pulls security detail in Ghazni, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2010 U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Justin Howe

DROP ZONE VIEW

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Harp prepares paratroopers with 1st Brigade Combat Team to jump from a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 29, 2010. Harp, the noncommissioned officer in charge of airborne operations, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 325th Airborne Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

GREEN ZONE OPERATION

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Zachary Allen, front, walks through a corn field during an operation near Forward Operation Base Jackson, Afghanistan, Nov. 23, 2010. Zachary, an infantryman is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The Marines stayed in the Southern Green Zone for more than a day to observe and search for the Taliban. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ned Johnson

Wilver Harrison ~ Kansas City

Johnny Horton ~ The Battle of New Orleans

The Browns ~ Three Bells

Elvis ~ A Big Hunk of Love

Lloyd Price ~ Personality

AFGHAN HORNETS

Four U.S. Navy F/A-18 Hornet aircraft fly over mountains during a mission in Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2010. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin

MINE NOSE

U.S. Army Spc. David Walls watches Sergeant Homer, a mine detection dog, as he performs a mine-proofing sweep at the Russian Grain Silo Combat Outpost, Kandahar, Afghanistan, Nov. 17, 2010. The outpost is the intended site of a 10-megawatt power plant that will provide electricity to the western side of Kandahar. Walls and Homer are deployed to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Walls, a mine detection dog handler, is assigned to the 49th Engineer Detachment. International Security Assistance Force photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Samuel Padilla

NIGHT WORK

U.S. Air Force maintenance technicians conduct preflight checks on an RQ-4 Global Hawk unmanned aerial vehicle at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 23, 2010. The airman is assigned to the 380th Expeditionary Operations Group. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andy M. Kin

Bing Crosby & The Andrews Sisters ~ Jingle Bells

Canadian Brass ~ Christmas Medley

Alabama ~ Tennessee Christmas

Vienna Boys Choir ~ In Dulci Jubilo

Sergio Franchi ~ Silent Night

TREACHEROUS TERRAIN

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. and Afghan National Army soldiers scale treacherous terrain in the dead of night using the cover of night to move into suspicious villages on a mountainside in the Pech River Valley in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar Province, Nov. 23, 2010. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, Task Force Bulldog. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Mark Burrell

DRY CARGO

The military sealift command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Carl Brashear maneuvers to the starboard side of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment at sea in the waters west of the Korean peninsula, Dec. 2, 2010. The George Washington recently completed a training exercise with the Republic of Korea Navy. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David A. Cox

LEAPERS

U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Wolber, Spc. Dackeren Moore, and Staff Sgt. Bill Metzger begin to jump across a ditch during a route clearance patrol in Kandahar City, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 25, 2010. Wolber, Moore and Metzger are assigned to the 510th Route Clearance Company, 20th Engineer Battalion. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ernesto Hernandez Fonte

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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

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!!

We Support The

U.S. Military!!

Merry American Christmas!!

[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~

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho! Love the Military , Support and Pray for them daily!

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo Hope & Glory, two dead ties this week!..:=)

Thanks for the Pledge!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
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)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
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 Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
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
PROCON USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
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 Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[PROCON]

Hiya Kathy and thanks for this evening's Canteen!

Merry Christmas!!

[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. 

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[PROCON]

Evening Connie!!

Please don't tell me you had 70 degrees today..:=)

Merry Christmas!!

[AZamericonnie]

Awesome pictorals of our finest at work Kathy!

U.S. Army Spc. David Walls watches Sergeant Homer, a mine detection dog

Our four legged friends serve as well.

Thank you for this evenings thread! *hugs*

[Tanniker Smith]

Evening, Kathy! Evening, all!

[PROCON]

Merry Christmas, FRiend!!

It's pouring rain here in Oregon, how's things your way?!

[PROCON]

Evening TS and Merry Christmas!!

You looking forward to Christmas break?!

[LucyT]

Wait a minute! It’s still Thursday in the lower 48...

[ColdOne]

Merry Christmas, FRiend!! It's pouring rain here in Oregon, how's things your way?! Merry Christmas to you FRiend!!! It is 34F clear now. *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 10 December 10

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[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Pro! *hugs*

Please don't tell me you had 70 degrees today..:=)

I promsie not to tell you we had 70 degress today....because I think we actually hit about 76*'s.;-}

Would you belive we are slated hit hit about 82*'s next week? What is going on! LOL

[HopeandGlory]

Snap!!! . . . are we good or what!!! . . . smooches.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!