FReeper Canteen~Thank You Troops~Sept.08.05~

Sept. .07.05 | bentfeather/Canteen Crew

[Soaring Feather]

For the freedom you enjoyed yesterday...
Thank the Veterans who served in The United States Armed Forces.

Looking forward to tomorrow's freedom?
Support The United States Armed Forces today!!

Thank You TROOPS!
Dedicated to our TROOPS, and their rescue efforts in the face of disaster.

A Navy sailor takes down information from a woman evacuee brought aboard the USS Tortuga (LSD 46) moored in New Orleans, La., on Sept. 5, 2005. The evacuees will be given hot meals, showers, and beds to sleep in aboard the dock landing ship. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael B. Watkins, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Navy Search and Rescue Swimmer Petty Officer 1st Class Scott Chun hangs on to an evacuee pulled from a rooftop in New Orleans, La., as his SH-60B Seahawk helicopter heads for the landing zone on Sept. 5, 2005. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster-relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jay C. Pugh, U.S. Navy. (Released)

Forklift operators move pallets of bottled water and Meals, Ready-To-Eat onto an aircraft elevator aboard the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75) on Sept. 6, 2005. The relief supplies will be moved to helicopters on the flight deck for airlift to those in need in the areas along the Gulf Coast affected by Hurricane Katrina. Department of Defense units are mobilized as part of Joint Task Force Katrina to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency's disaster relief efforts in the Gulf Coast areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina. DoD photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kristopher Wilson, U.S. Navy. (Released)

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Let's give our Troops a huge Thank You for serving our nation both at home and on foreign soil.
If you have favorite pictures of our Troops in action, please feel free to post them.
Favorite links are welcome, too.
Don't forget about having some fun along the way, music is great, post it if you wish.

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bentfeather

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast in keeping the Canteen doors open.
The FR Canteen is Free Republics longest running daily thread specifically designed
to provide entertainment and morale support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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and the family members of the above.
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[Soaring Feather]

Hello, ms. marlowe!

Thank You for Ray Charles, "America the Beautiful."

[laurenmarlowe]

World War II vets honored at 60th anniversary of war's end WASHINGTON -- August Offer and Roberta Mahan, both 88, dance to the music of the U.S. Navy Band at the World War II 60th Anniversary Commemoration on Sept. 2 at the World War II Memorial. Mr. Offer, a World War II veteran who served in the Army Air Corps for two years, and Ms. Mahan are engaged. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sara Wood)

POPE AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. -- Senior Airman Elizabeth Larson packs her bags with her desert camouflage uniform and other necessities prior to deploying to support the war on terrorism. She is a 43rd Comptroller Squadron financial technician here. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Stacia Zachary)

9/6/2005 - KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. (AFPN) -- The military’s highest-ranking officials leading post-Hurricane Katrina relief efforts toured here Sept. 4 and personally delivered reassuring words to the storm-battered base’s troops and family members. The visiting delegation, led by Secretary of Defense Donald H. Rumsfeld, included Gen. Richard B. Myers, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Navy Adm. Timothy Keating, U.S. Northern Command commander; U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, commander of the NORTHCOM’s recently established Joint Task Force-Katrina; and Army Maj. Gen. Harold Cross, Mississippi National Guard adjutant general.

[TASMANIANRED]

Nicely done.

Thank you.

[NYTexan]

Thanks for the ping Tonk!

Hey LUV, better dig in on the grub before I eat it all!

[Zacs Mom]

Crawford, Texas
August 27, 2005

[Howie66]

Without MEN like "68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub" this country would be in a world of hurt.

FACT!

Thank You, Brother!

Semper Fi!

Howie66

[luvie]

Wow! Love that beautiful black panther! And the food looks good tonight, too!

[Soaring Feather]

Hiya, TAS! Good to see you. Our TROOPS ROCK!!

[AZamericonnie]

WooHoo! Great thread Queenie! God bless our Troops!

[BykrBayb]

Nice globe. Here's one I saw earlier today.

[luvie]

No way! You had better not be selfish, Bro, or I'll get ya for it!

Wha's up besides your hungry enough to be selfish!?

[luvie]

Thanks for blessing the troops tonight--they certainly need it with all the load they're carrying! (((hugs)))

[luvie]

((((Connie))))) How are you?! Thanks for your awesome Tribute to the troops--they are more than worthy of it!

[AZamericonnie]

Thanks Lauren...this one is so sweet!

I wanna be like this couple someday! *Hugs*

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi there Ms. Feather! Thank you for the great thread to honor our awesome troops! **HUGS**

[Soaring Feather]

"August Offer and Roberta Mahan, both 88, are engaged.!!"
Is America a great place or what??

[TASMANIANRED]

Doing great work here and abroad.

Great pictures coming out of NO.

[SandRat]

1Sa 17:22 And David left his carriage in the hand of the keeper of the carriage, and ran into the army, and came and saluted his brethren.

2Sa 23:12 But he stood in the midst of the ground, and defended it, and slew the Philistines: and the LORD wrought a great victory.

Rom 16:4 Who have for my life laid down their own necks: unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles.

[shezza]

You're a dear. Actually, it's my darling hubby who is in Afghanistan. But my sons (10, 12, 14) are already talking about following in their father's footsteps. Honor-duty-country are big in this household. :o)