FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 31 July 2014

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FLIGHT FORMATION

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during an air-power demonstration in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 20, 2013. The Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ramon G. Go

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.

SEA SEARCH TRAINING

A U.S. Navy search and rescue swimmer jumps from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 17, 2013. The swimmer is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, which is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to conduct security operations and security cooperation efforts to support Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan J. Mayes

HOWITZER ROUND

Soldiers fire a round from an M777 howitzer during training on Camp Atterbury, IN, Aug. 14, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the Indiana National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 150th Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by John Crosby

PRESSURE POINTS

Mongolian Junior Sgt. G. Enkhtuushin uses pressure points on Junior Sgt. U. Bazarvaani following a demonstration by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Alan Stowers during a seminar on nonlethal weapons at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, Aug. 20, 2013. Stowers and other instructors led classes on using nonlethal tactics to control suspects while minimizing fatalities and permanent injury. The instructors are assigned to 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ben Eberle

DUSTY RANGE

U.S. Marines conduct live-fire training at a range on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 12, 2013. The exercise enabled the Marines to gain familiarity with weapons after arriving in country. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn

ANCHOR CABLE

U.S. Army Pfc. Courtney Erwin secures an anchor cable to a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2013. The cable is attached to an airdrop cargo bundle to be distributed to ground troops in Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade

MISSION ROUND

U.S. soldiers prepare a round for a fire support mission using an M119 105mm howitzer on Combat Outpost Wilderness, Paktya province, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Kamil Sztalkoper

TEAM LEAD

Army Staff Sgt. Paul Bryant leads a team of service members participating in the Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta while recuperating from injuries to promote public awareness and increase opportunities for injured troops in Honolulu, Aug. 18, 2013. The event, part of the 12th annual Duke's OceanFest, included teams racing in six-person canoes in the Pacific Ocean between the Hale Koa Hotel for military members and the U.S. Army Museum. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Barker

CRASH TEAM

The crash division firefighting team fights a simulated jet engine fire during training on Naval Air Station Whiting Field, FL, Aug. 20, 2013. Crews practiced their techniques before dawn using a mobile aircraft firefighting training device. U.S. Navy photo by Jay Cope

ROPE WARRIOR

U.S. Army Spc. Elizabeth Ibabao goes across a rope bridge at the obstacle course during U.S. Army Europe's Best Warrior competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 20, 2013. The weeklong event tests a soldier's physical stamina, leadership, technical knowledge and skill. Ibabao is assigned to European Regional Dental Command. U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms feather...*hugs*...hope you had nice porch sitting weather today. Any hummer action?

[ConorMacNessa]

I did indeed Sally Forth this morning, Kathy! Through the Sally Port at 0552 and into the Office at 0700. We had beautiful weather today - our overnight low was 50F.

I haven't been able to walk the last couple of days - too much pain. :(

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fighting fires on a plane is serious business, as well as a ship, OR fuel storage tanks.

Fuel tanks are a bear...keeping the tanks cool is top priority so the tank won’t change shape and dump its contents. And, they are usually close together and a bear to fight. Not fun at all!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Two get-ups!! Home is beckoning.

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...have you said all your goodbyes?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Singing along!!! Great song, great singer!!!

Good evening, mountainlion, and thanks!

Hope you had a great Retirement Engineer day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you have a Wonderful Wednesday? Lessons?

[Soaring Feather]

Lots of porch sitting, no hummer action! I think I will have to tempt them with a filled hummer feeder.

We did have another type of action, however. Three cars were totaled in front of the house late afternoon. A woman was driving by, was distracted in some way, (texting) we don’t
know. Anyway, three cars totaled, imagine that. No one was harmed. Thank God!
State Police were here, the wrecker was called to haul away the damaged autos.
My daughter was mowing the lawn and had just left the accident area just seconds before it happened.

This delayed our supper by several hours so I opted to buy sub sandwiches for supper. My daughter was mowing the lawn and had just left the accident area just seconds before it happened.

[left that other site]

Wednesday’s are always great!

I did, however, get caught in a torrential downpour about 5:00PM.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rest in Peace Sgt Major Cavaiani.

We had him in the Hall of Heroes last year. We will need to do an update.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank goodness your daughter had just vacated the coming accident scene. Not the kind of action for which one usually has a front row seat.

Glad no one was hurt.

[SkyDancer]

Yep - visiting around, being taken to new pubs with gf’s ... there’s a real neat animal place just outside of Brisbane called Lone Pine - walk among the skippies (small wallaby’s) and the birds are fantastic. Having a BBQ night before leaving ... sad to go but happy to come home. It was an adventure, no doubt. Ta for now, Janey

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off for home with a stop for a hair cut.

I’ll get yours trimmed for you.

[luvie]

Good evening, Kathy! Great pictures...and of course, we remember them...and all they do for us!

[SandRat]

I'm late again....

[AZamericonnie]

OMGosh I wish you could & thank you!

I have an appt. @ 9:00 Sat as my hairdresser is going to France for a month. I waited too long as it has been almost three months.

A fresh cut feels great!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m home, hair freshly cut....do you feel better? I got you a trim to last til Saturday. She bought a duplex, shop on one side, rental on the other.

He husband walked thru, and next I heard the lawnmower.

VOILA!! I asked if they wanted 2 lawnmowers. We went outside, asked him, and he said yes. They came by tonight....2 lawnmowers gone, and he said they were good ones, 1 chainsaw, and a wheelbarrow, too. Now they have a good home and are gone from here. AND he will try to sell the Honda snow thrower. That one I will take money for...

I asked the neighbor a couple times if he wanted them, but he didn’t come get them. His loss.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv....our brave heroes, doing their jobs with almost no support from their “leadership”. *sigh*

God Bless and protect them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mr Late...((HUGS))...I’m back even later.

Did you and Maddi hang out today?

[mylife]

Puis Je?