FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California ~ 26 MAY 2015

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

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, California The Mountain Warfare Training Center (MWTC) is a United States Marine Corps installation located in Pickle Meadows near Bridgeport, California. The training center exists to train units in complex compartmented terrain. The center occupies 46,000 acres of Toiyabe National Forrest under management of the U.S. Forrest Service. A letter of agreement between the Forrest Service an the Marine Corps permits the use of the area to train Marines in mountain and cold weather operations. The Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center (MCMWTC) is one of the Corps most remote and isolated post. The center was established in 1951 as a Cold Weather Battalion with a mission of providing cold weather training for replacement personnel bound for Korea. After the Korea conflict the name was changed to the Marine Corps Cold Weather Training Center. As a result of it’s expanded role it was renamed the Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center in 1963. MCMWTC operated on a full time basis until 1967 when it was placed in a caretaker status as a result of the Vietnam War. The training center was reactivated to a full-time command on May 19th 1976. The Marine Corps' Mountain Warfare Training Center, as a major subordinate element of Marine Air Ground Task Force Training Command, and with support from Marine Corps Installations - West, conducts unit and individual training courses to prepare USMC, Joint, and Allied Forces for operations in mountainous, high altitude, and cold weather environments in support of the Regional Combatant Commanders. Additionally, MWTC provides support to Marine Corps Combat Development Command (MCCDC); Training and Education Command; Marine Corps Systems Command; and other USMC and Department of Defense (DOD) agencies engaged in the development of warfighting doctrine and specialized equipment for use in mountain and cold weather operations. The center is cited at 6,762 feet, with elevations in the training areas ranging to just under 12,000 feet. During the winter season (October - April) snow accumulation can rear 6 to 8 feet. Further, severe storms can deposit as much as four feet in a 12 hour period. Annual temperatures range from -20 degrees to +90 degrees Fahrenheit. Learn More About Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center Here! FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.  Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun! We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity. We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon. We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way. God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[left that other site]

It was a full 88 key Yamaha Portable Grand.

The piano from my own living room, especially schlepped for the occasion.

[morphing libertarian]

I think there were 18 or so. Most from the midwest and south. He was from Fontana and had skied and snow boarded. He was also the only computer users (1999) in his truck company. They pulled him out of his duty to cover a desk one day a week. That’s where he saw a flyer for MSG and got accepted for Embassy duty. Life is full of opportunities. The more things you can do, the better.

[luvie]

I'm incognito!
...and I might have been here all along!
However....I come and go.
Actually, we're still in OKC...
...and my MIL is getting better little by little.
Hope all you Early Birds have a Terrific Tuesday!
...and stay dryer than we have here!
Please pray for the people of Texas
who are affected by the floods there.
It's awful.
spel_grammer_an_punct_polise, are you ok in your location?
I'm concerned!!
((((hugs))))


Arrow...I hope your home didn't flood! :\

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

There is street flooding in Houston but none here. There was a downpour last night of rain mixed with hail. We lost power of couple of times but it came back within a matter of minutes. The back yard is now like a swamp or pool but the house is dry. How are things up your way?

[luvie]

We had some evil rain and tornado warnings up here in OKC but it’s clear today. We go back home tomorrow.

[ConorMacNessa]

I can't see you!

Is that you, LUV?

*HUGS*

I'm so glad to hear you are safe - after what I saw on the news this weekend I was worried about you.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[ConorMacNessa]

GOOD EVENING To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, To Our FRiends, To Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

GODSPEED OUR TROOPS around the Globe, especially those in combat!



Evening Colors - Fort Hood, Texas – 27 March 2014

Evening Colors
U.S. Army Bugler
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MAY THE LORD Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Performance Of Their Vital Mission!

MAY HE KEEP Their Families Secure During Their Time Of Separation!

MAY HE PRESERVE And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Crisis!

[HiJinx]

50!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Multi-talented, your son. We thank him for his service.

[morphing libertarian]

: )