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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 30 December 2011
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 12/29/2011 6:10:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~


Thank You For Your Service of 2011...
And We Wish You A Safe 2012!!


LAST CONVOY

A U.S. flag flies from a Mine Resistant Ambush Protected vehicle, part of the last convoy to leave Iraq, as it crosses over into Kuwait, Dec. 18, 2011, signaling the end of Operation New Dawn. Despite the final battalions' departure, the U.S. will continue to build and strengthen a mutually-beneficial partnership with Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Bradley Wancour




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.




GATE CLOSURE

U.S. and Kuwaiti troops unite to close the gate between Kuwait and Iraq after the last military convoys passed through, Dec. 18, 2011, signaling the end of Operation New Dawn. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Jordan Johnson

SECURITY PATROL

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Ballance walks through a field during a security patrol in the Garmser District, Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 2, 2011. Ballance is assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder

BEACH BUDDIES

U.S. Marines wait for transport to the USS Iwo Jima on Onslow Beach, Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Dec. 19, 2011. The Marines are assigned to the Command Element, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. Transportation to and from the beach is part of the daily grind for Marines and sailors assigned to the unit and Amphibious Squadron 8. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Richard Blumenstein


SPUR RIDE

U.S. Army soldiers depart a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during winter Spur Ride on Forward Operating Base Sharana, Paktika province, Afghanistan, Dec. 8, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to 1st Battalion, 227th Aviation Regiment. The Spur Ride is a tradition dating back to the beginning of the U.S. Cavalry, where troopers prove their tactical and technical skills, leadership, and teamwork over several days to earn the right to wear silver cavalry spurs. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Eric Pahon


RECOILLESS RIFLE

A civilian instructor coaches two paratroopers on how to use a Carl Gustav M3 84mm recoilless rifle during a certification course on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 6, 2011. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. The multi-role weapon consists of a light artillery tube that can be used against armor, fortifications and personnel. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

PROVIDING SUPPORT

U.S. Air Force Capt. Gabriel Lewis, center, U.S. Army Spc. Kendra Sanders and U.S. Army Lt. Col. Ron MacKay provide close air support while traveling with 110 military vehicles and 500 service members as they leave Iraq, Dec. 18, 2011. Lewis is a joint tactical air controller, Sanders is a Signal Corps communications specialist and MacKay is an operations officer assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo


MAGNETIC REFLECTIONS

The Royal Canadian Navy submarine HMCS Victoria is moored in the Magnetic Silencing Facility at U.S. Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, in Bangor, WA, Dec. 13, 2011, for a "deperming" treatment. Deperming reduces a ship's electromagnetic signature as it travels through the water. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Ed Early

TUGHAY TALK

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Kimberly Ryan, right, visits with Afghan women at their home in Tughay village in the Sangin district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 6, 2011. Ryan is a team member assigned to Female Engagement Team 8. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meredith Brown


ELECTRIC BLUE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. James Hernandez uses an electric saw to dismantle a HESCO barrier on Firebase Saenz in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 13, 2011. Hernandez is a combat engineer assigned to Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion. The firebase is the first of several patrol bases being demilitarized by the Marines. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard


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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.




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To: Kathy in Alaska

No. The years seem to come and go too quickly. I was just getting used to writing ‘2011’ on documents....


41 posted on 12/29/2011 7:20:12 PM PST by DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis
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To: Jet Jaguar
Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...did you have a nice Christmas? Some time off? All your jets fat and sassy?



42 posted on 12/29/2011 7:22:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!




Tattoo

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!







Lamh Foistenach Abu!
43 posted on 12/29/2011 7:23:17 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: JRios1968

Good evening, JRios...hope you had a good Christmas. Greetings to you!


44 posted on 12/29/2011 7:26:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

Yep....that’s what it’s good at...stupid!

It’s NOT good at getting out of the way of jobs.


45 posted on 12/29/2011 7:27:02 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.


46 posted on 12/29/2011 7:41:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa
God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.


47 posted on 12/29/2011 7:42:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

Now?


48 posted on 12/29/2011 7:58:21 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: LUV W

Now?


49 posted on 12/29/2011 7:58:21 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: LUV W

Now?


50 posted on 12/29/2011 7:58:21 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: LUV W

\o/


51 posted on 12/29/2011 7:58:56 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Best Santa Present Ever!

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52 posted on 12/29/2011 7:59:53 PM PST by SkyDancer ("If You Want To Learn To Love Better, You Should Start With A Friend Who You Hate")
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening Kathy, Hugs


53 posted on 12/29/2011 8:02:23 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: Pan_Yan

#52


54 posted on 12/29/2011 8:04:28 PM PST by Pan_Yans Wife ("Real solidarity means coming together for the common good."-Sarah Palin)
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To: SkyDancer

Awwww....what a surprise that is going to be! :)

God bless our troops and their families!


55 posted on 12/29/2011 8:05:34 PM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Evening Mac, Hugs.


56 posted on 12/29/2011 8:05:59 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis

Evening Deo, Hugs


57 posted on 12/29/2011 8:06:43 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: BIGLOOK

Evening BigLook, hugs.


58 posted on 12/29/2011 8:07:19 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: Jet Jaguar

Evening JJ, hugs.


59 posted on 12/29/2011 8:07:57 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: Publius

Evening Prof, Hugs.


60 posted on 12/29/2011 8:08:40 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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