FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Washington Navy Yard, Washington, D. C. ~ 06 OCT 2015

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

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Washington Navy Yard, Washington D. C.

The Washington Navy Yard (WNY) is the former shipyard and ordnance plant of the United States Navy in Southeast Washington, D.C. It is the oldest shore establishment of the U.S. Navy.

The Yard currently serves as a ceremonial and administrative center for the U.S. Navy, home to the Chief of Naval Operations, and is headquarters for the Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Historical Center, the Department of Naval History, the U.S. Navy Judge Advocate General's Corps, Naval Reactors, Marine Corps Institute, the United States Navy Band, and other more classified facilities.

The Washington Navy Yard was the scene of many scientific developments. Robert Fulton conducted research and testing on his clockwork torpedo during the War of 1812. In 1822, Commodore John Rodgers built the country's first marine railway for the overhaul of large vessels.

John A. Dahlgren developed his distinctive bottle-shaped cannon that became the mainstay of naval ordnance before the Civil War. In 1898, David W. Taylor developed a ship model testing basin, which was used by the Navy and private shipbuilders to test the effect of water on new hull designs.

The first shipboard aircraft catapult was tested in the Anacostia River in 1912, and a wind tunnel was completed at the Yard in 1916. The giant gears for the Panama Canal locks were cast at the Yard. Navy Yard technicians applied their efforts to medical designs for prosthetic hands and molds for artificial eyes and teeth.

Learn More About the Washington Navy Yard 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

 

 

[SkyDancer]

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~ Good Evening! ~

~ Go Hawks!!!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you had a great day, with wonderful students.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...got your next flight planned?

I am off for home.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Robert.

I have some history with the Washington Navy Yard. In the late 50's my Father, then a Lt., brought me there for a tour of a Fletcher Class Destroyer or DE - can't remember which.

In the late 60's, my Father, then a Cdr., went to diving School there. A 38-year old Cdr., he embarrassed the young sailors he trained with. The Chief who was running the P/T constantly used his performance to goad the the younger ones to better performance. My Dad qualified at 280 under air, 320 under oxy-helium.



In the early 70's, after the war, I was stationed at NNMC Bethesda - relegated to the Supply Dept. I ran the Small Store and made a run every Wednesday down to the Navy Yard to pick up uniform items and blank forms.

More recently, I have had the occasion to pass in front of the gate where once I entered for my weekly runs, bringing me son to Friday Parades at 8th and I.

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

[left that other site]

I did...it was a good day.

But...Mom’s in the hospital again. I think it’s another UTI.

(((sigh)))

[ConorMacNessa]

Sorry for the late response - I have been detained.

Good evening, Lauren!

***HUGS***



It's great to see you this evening! Thanks very much for tonight’s Road Trip to MCAS Yuma Arizona!

[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
(Click)

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

[SandRat]

[luvie]

....till they all come home....

[luvie]

I think that’s my hubby! ;)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening - hope you're staying dry!

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

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, worked late, in late.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no.....is she not on something that can help day-to-day?

Prayers again....((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ms Feather...*hugs*...hang on tight.

Winter hinted, but it changed its mind...more rain!!

Stay warm!! How are the grands?

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Good evening, Seven....the Navy Yard is it!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...did you need your umbrella today?

Last night and this morning my internet was slow as molasses.

Tonight....much better! Thank goodness!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, skeeter...too bad about the scrapping.

[luvie]

We had some nice rain over the weekend but it’s probably going to be warmer and sunny tomorrow. Our rain was not devastating like that on the East Coast, though! How were things were you live and work?

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy! (((hugs)))

No umbrella. it never did rain that hard, but it sure was nice. My internet seems to be much better since Friday night. I guess it was something with my cable company. All my devices were having issues.

I hope you get yours sorted out soon. It’s very frustrating! I nearly gave up on tunes on Friday night. LOL!

Just hope things stay good for my thread tomorrow night! :)

[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.