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FReeper Canteen ~ God Bless America ~ Happy 4th of July ~ July 4 2004
Patriots and FRiends of the Canteen

Posted on 07/03/2004 8:02:37 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Happy Birthday America!


281 posted on 07/04/2004 4:20:44 PM PDT by jwalsh07
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To: Old Sarge; bentfeather; All

~Lenny Welch~Since I Fell For You~

282 posted on 07/04/2004 4:21:13 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: bentfeather
{{{{{ FEATHERS! }}}}}

Since you're in cheerleader's uniform, I thought I'd better do the same:

How's this?


283 posted on 07/04/2004 4:24:03 PM PDT by Old Sarge (2004: Win One More For The Gipper!)
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To: Old Sarge

Oh man, you look fabulous!! How you doing tonight Sarge??
Ready to tear up the turf?? WOO HOO!! *HUGS*


284 posted on 07/04/2004 4:25:58 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub; StarCMC; MoJo2001; Diva Betsy Ross; Jen; MistyCA

Iraqi children wave to soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, at their compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday.  M. Scott Mahaskey / Military Times staff

Iraqi children wave to soldiers from 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, at their compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday.

Taxi, hey Mister, can we ride in your taxi?

 

Sgt. 1st Class Steven Johnson, of Upland, Calif., a member of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, 1st Infantry Division, hands out lollipops to children in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday.  M. Scott Mahaskey / Military Times staff

Sgt. 1st Class Steven Johnson, of Upland, Calif., a member of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, 1st Infantry Division, hands out lollipops to children in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday.

Iraq government administration officials have expressed very minor concerns about the prevalence of Coke dealers in the suburban communities. 

 

An Iraqi policeman displays his AK-47, adapted with a makeshift laser targeting system, at the police compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday. The laser used is a common pointer, similar to those used at business meetings, and is secured to the weapon with ordinary duct tape.  M. Scott Mahaskey / Military Times staff

An Iraqi policeman displays his AK-47, adapted with a makeshift laser targeting system, at the police compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday. The laser used is a common pointer, similar to those used at business meetings, and is secured to the weapon with ordinary duct tape.

Duct tape, don't leave home without it.


Spc. James Dolph, 28, of Salisbury, N.C., a member of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, 1st Infantry Division, checks the blood pressure of an Iraqi police officer at their compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday. Even after the transfer of authority on Monday, soldiers continue to offer support to the Iraqi police.   M. Scott Mahaskey / Military Times staff

Spc. James Dolph, 28, of Salisbury, N.C., a member of 1st Platoon, Bravo Company, 2nd Battalion, 63rd Armor, 1st Infantry Division, checks the blood pressure of an Iraqi police officer at their compound in Khalis, Iraq, on Thursday. Even after the transfer of authority on Monday, soldiers continue to offer support to the Iraqi police.

Watch where you put your hand there Officer!

 

 

Soldiers at Camp Victory, one of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s palaces, located on the outskirts of Baghdad, watch as the fallen dictator appears on TV at a courtroom hearing on Thursday. Hussein Malla / AP photo

Soldiers at Camp Victory, one of former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein’s palaces, located on the outskirts of Baghdad, watch as the fallen dictator appears on TV at a courtroom hearing on Thursday.

It seems that everyone in Iraq  is complaining that the Armed Forces Network is constantly showing the same old reruns.


Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein rejected charges of war crimes and genocide brought against him in a courtroom at an undisclosed U.S. base on Thursday. This image is taken from video. APTN / AP photo

Former Iraqi President Saddam Hussein rejected charges of war crimes and genocide brought against him in a courtroom at an undisclosed U.S. base on Thursday. This image is taken from video.

Yes I know Dan Rather, we had lunch together, after which I had my neighbor executed and ate his heart served with some fava beans and a nice Chianti.

 

 

A soldier, who referred to himself only as Sgt. Garcia, watches deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein appear in court on TV in Baghdad on Thursday.  Hussein Malla / AP photo

A soldier, who referred to himself only as Sgt. Garcia, watches deposed Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein appear in court on TV in Baghdad on Thursday.

Most Wanted is a very popular television program in Baghdad, despite the fact that the program is in reruns at this time of the year.


Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division search a home in the Ghazeliya section of Baghdad on Wednesday during a raid to find a suspected insurgent financier. The suspect was not located.  Jim MacMillan / AP photo

Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division search a home in the Ghazeliya section of Baghdad on Wednesday during a raid to find a suspected insurgent financier. The suspect was not located.

The impromptu barracks inspections resulted in so many gigs that the Sarge was busted down to Private E-Zero, and his internet posting privileges were completely revoked.

 

 

 

Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division approach a home in the Ghazeliya section of Baghdad on Wednesday as they conduct a raid to find a suspected insurgent financier. Soldiers entered the home, but found it unoccupied. Jim MacMillan / AP photo

Soldiers from the 1st Cavalry Division approach a home in the Ghazeliya section of Baghdad on Wednesday as they conduct a raid to find a suspected insurgent financier. Soldiers entered the home, but found it unoccupied.

They say that in the Army the duty is mighty fine. We get to knock down doors, and then we are back in line.


Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez, left, Gen. John P. Abizaid, center, and Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. salute during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq, on Thursday to transfer command of Multi-National Force-Iraq from Sanchez to Casey.  Jim MacMillan / AP photo

Lt. Gen. Ricardo S. Sanchez, left, Gen. John P. Abizaid, center, and Gen. George W. Casey, Jr. salute during a ceremony at Camp Victory, Iraq, on Thursday to transfer command of Multi-National Force-Iraq from Sanchez to Casey.

The Army All Stars showed up with a bit of diversity in their holster apparel.


A soldier stands at attention during a ceremony raising the Iraqi flag over “Assassins’ Gate” in Baghdad’s Green Zone on Thursday.  Khalid Mohammed / AP photo

A soldier stands at attention during a ceremony raising the Iraqi flag over “Assassins’ Gate” in Baghdad’s Green Zone on Thursday.

What would your job be like if you could "no-show" 87 % of the time?


A soldier inspects damage done to the Sheraton Hotel in Baghdad after a rocket attack on the building on Friday. The hotel houses mostly international journalists. No injuries were reported. Hussein Malla / AP photo

A soldier inspects damage done to the Sheraton Hotel in Baghdad after a rocket attack on the building on Friday. The hotel houses mostly international journalists. No injuries were reported.

The problem with termite infestations in Iraq has reached epic proportions.

 

 

Iraqi Minister of Defense Hazim Al Shala, left, greets Army Brig. Gen. Michael Jones while visiting a traffic checkpoint in Baghdad on Thursday.   Jim MacMillan / AP photo

Iraqi Minister of Defense Hazim Al Shala, left, greets Army Brig. Gen. Michael Jones while visiting a traffic checkpoint in Baghdad on Thursday.

That tie looks a lot like what I just passed of that horrible breakfast this morning!

 

A soldier stands with residents of Sadr City, a predominately Shiite Muslim neighborhood of Baghdad, on Thursday.   Karim Kadim / AP photo

A soldier stands with residents of Sadr City, a predominately Shiite Muslim neighborhood of Baghdad, on Thursday.

Guess what you will not see on the CBS News this evening!


Upperclassmen, right, inspect a line of incoming freshmen and teach them how to stand at attention during in-processing at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday. The Class of 2008 arrived Thursday to begin their four-year quest to become commissioned officers.  Bryan Oller, The (Colorado Springs, Colo.) Gazette / AP photo

Upperclassmen, right, inspect a line of incoming freshmen and teach them how to stand at attention during in-processing at the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Thursday. The Class of 2008 arrived Thursday to begin their four-year quest to become commissioned officers.

Is that a "pledge pin" on your uniform?

 

 

Soldiers of Alpha Company’s 2nd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), and Iraqi National Guard (ING) soldiers line up to move into the objective house during a cordon-and-knock operation in Mosul, Iraq, on Tuesday.  Sgt. Jeremiah Johnson / U.S. Army

Soldiers of Alpha Company’s 2nd Platoon, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade, 2nd Infantry Division Stryker Brigade Combat Team (SBCT), and Iraqi National Guard (ING) soldiers line up to move into the objective house during a cordon-and-knock operation in Mosul, Iraq, on Tuesday.

Fans in line for tickets to the upcoming Toby Keith concert have been getting up very early in the morning.


Staff Sgt. Atkinson shows off his knife technique while chopping vegetables.

As Crockodile Dundee might have said, " That is not a knife."

 

Just another day at the office for our Troops.

285 posted on 07/04/2004 4:26:15 PM PDT by Radix (This Tag Line is for the purpose of mentioning that John Kerry served in Viet Nam!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MoJo2001; LaDivaLoca; bentfeather; beachn4fun; Fawnn; Ragtime Cowgirl; ...
From the men in the Military and the Canteen


286 posted on 07/04/2004 4:27:59 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: bentfeather
Or, just maybe, Madam, you'd like something even more formal?

(singing) "Women go crazy 'bout a sharp-dressed man!"


287 posted on 07/04/2004 4:28:03 PM PDT by Old Sarge (2004: Win One More For The Gipper!)
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To: Old Sarge; bentfeather; mylife; Kathy in Alaska; All

Chet Atkins-Jerry Reed~Cajun Stripp~
Hang on Sarge we are cutting loose tonight!

288 posted on 07/04/2004 4:30:06 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: Radix; 2LT Radix jr

Happy 4th of July to both of you!


289 posted on 07/04/2004 4:30:24 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: aliquis

Welcome to the Canteen!


290 posted on 07/04/2004 4:32:10 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub

Good evening, Mr Tonkin, thanks for the lovely graphic this evening. Our guys taking good care of our beloved flag.


291 posted on 07/04/2004 4:32:11 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: GOP_1900AD

Welcome to the Canteen!


292 posted on 07/04/2004 4:32:43 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: varon

Welcome to the Canteen!


293 posted on 07/04/2004 4:33:25 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: bentfeather; All

Wow! The unit's throwing a grill-out! The fire's all lit, and the bratwurts are doine - Woo-Hoo!

I'm gonna duck out for a little bit for chow - I'm dancin' tonight, and no doubt about it!


294 posted on 07/04/2004 4:36:10 PM PDT by Old Sarge (2004: Win One More For The Gipper!)
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To: Valin
1929 Al Davis Brocton Mass, NFL team owner (LA Raiders)

 

Hey, I used to live there! Brockton however  is spelled with a "k".

 

 

295 posted on 07/04/2004 4:36:37 PM PDT by Radix (This Tag Line is for the purpose of mentioning that John Kerry served in Viet Nam!)
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To: bentfeather
"Our guys taking good care of our beloved flag."

From sea to shining sea and in all parts of the world.
God Bless those men and women who now serve our country.
296 posted on 07/04/2004 4:38:32 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: Old Sarge; bentfeather; Spotsy; All

Okay Sarge, off the couch and on the floor!
~Etta James~A Sunday Kind of Love~

297 posted on 07/04/2004 4:40:30 PM PDT by Soaring Feather (~The Dragon Flies' Lair~ Poetry and Prose~)
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To: Old Sarge
"I'm gonna duck out for a little bit for chow "


298 posted on 07/04/2004 4:43:05 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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To: Radix

Please E-MAIL all enquiries and suggestion about this page to
Today@ScopeSys.com


299 posted on 07/04/2004 4:45:07 PM PDT by Valin (Everyone is entitled to their own opinion. It's just that yours is stupid.)
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To: bentfeather

300?


300 posted on 07/04/2004 4:45:10 PM PDT by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Happy 4th of July America!)
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