FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 23 October 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ARCTIC EAGLES

Two F-15C Eagles prepare to return to their simulated air combat portion of the Arctic Challenge exercise over Norway, Sept. 20, 2013. The pilots are assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing. Six nations participated in the exercise to boost interoperability between NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom and members of the Nordic Defense Cooperation. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard

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Honoring those who have served before.

FOAM FORCE

Air Force Staff Sgt. John Sherman finds himself in a snowstorm of fire retardant foam unintentionally released in an aircraft hangar on Travis Air Force Base, CA, Sept. 24, 2013. Sherman is assigned to the 60th Engineer Squadron fire fighter. The nonhazardous foam is similar to dish soap, which dissolves into a liquid. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken Wright

YUKON OPERATIONS

The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon steams next to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2013. The George Washington was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paolo Bayas

SEAHAWK SUPPLIES

An SH-60S Seahawk helicopter delivers supplies to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 26, 2013. The Preble is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly

TUNNEL PATROL

The silhouette of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clarence C. Elicio shows inside a tunnel at Qala-I-Jangi in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, Sept. 30, 2013. Elicio is using a flashlight to observe another pathway. Elicio is the squad leader for Company A, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard. Guam Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Eddie Siguenza

RELAY RACE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Brooks pushes himself out of the pool during a relay swim race on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 5, 2013. Competitors swam one lap of the pool while wearing their combat uniform and carrying a brick, then performed pushups, while their teammates treaded water. The race was part of the Captain's Cup, a series of sporting events on the base. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Dietrich

ROPE READINESS

U.S. Coast Guardsmen fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey during a training exercise in the Arabian Sea, Oct. 2, 2013. The Monterey is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The Coast Guardsmen are assigned to Advanced Interdiction Team 4 and the helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Billy Ho

DESTROYING EXPLOSIVES

A fireball erupts as U.S. troops detonate more than 600 pounds of explosives on a range near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 30, 2013. A three-person U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed old, recovered and captured munitions during the operation. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Paladin-East's 663rd Ordnance Company, was supported by U.S. Air Force security forces airmen. DOD photo by Ed Drohan

SHIP COORDINATES

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Domenech diagrams ship coordinates in the combat information center during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 4, 2013. The Stout is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray

TORKHAM TWILIGHT

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shelby Johnson observes the area around Forward Operating Base Torkham, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2013. Johnson, a squad leader assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, is using the new Capability Set 13 communications suite. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav

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[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[2111USMC]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors
and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth? Nice weather?

I worked late and forgot about having to warm up my car. In the 20s last night and many nights to come.

Clear and cold today.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who
Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

Good evening, Marine...((HUGS))...still fall? Pushing for winter??

Hope you are well.

[SandRat]

Remeber always

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...Terrible Tuesday? Terrific Tuesday?

Any more rain drops?

We are getting colder. Snow is coming down the mountains.

[2111USMC]

Yes, it’s still fall here (but it got down to 35 F this morning).

I’m not in any hurry for winter.

[left that other site]

Tuesdays are always difficult, but Wednesday helps make up for it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[ConorMacNessa]

I did indeed Sally Forth this morning - burst through the Sally Port into high winds and heavy rain at 0600. A tedious journey into the Federalplex - slick roads, rude and demented motorists, and of course, the occasional wreck on the side of the road.

Arrived safe and sound - left early this afternoon - we had to go to a Board Meeting at my son Daniel's workplace.

As I write this, my son David has named the new kitten - "Achilles."

I approve.

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]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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ALWAYS remembering them....
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[Kathy in Alaska]

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RIP

Sgt Jeremy P Sears, USMC ret
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines

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