FReeper Canteen ~ Military Short Speak ~ January 30, 2006

421 posted on 01/30/2006 5:12:08 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

060129-N-1464F-003 Puget Sound, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2006) – The guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to stops for a personnel transfer in Puget Sound, Washington. Media were transported to Ohio to see the new capabilities that the submarine now brings to the joint warfighter. Ohio is the first ballistic missile submarine to complete conversion to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). Three other submarines are undergoing the SSGN conversion process including USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Florida (SSGN 727) and Georgia (SSGN 729). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)

060129-N-1464F-004 Puget Sound, Wash. (Jan. 29, 2006) – The guided missile submarine USS Ohio (SSGN 726) prepares to stop for a personnel transfer in Puget Sound, Washington. Media were transported to Ohio to see the new capabilities that the submarine now brings to the joint warfighter. Ohio is the first ballistic missile submarine to complete conversion to the new class of guided missile submarines (SSGN). Three other submarines are undergoing the SSGN conversion process including USS Michigan (SSGN 727), Florida (SSGN 727) and Georgia (SSGN 729). U.S. Navy photo by Chief Journalist Dave Fliesen (RELEASED)

060125-N-1467K-059 Pacific Ocean (Jan. 25, 2006) – The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu (LHA 5) and the guided missile cruiser USS Port Royal (CG 73) sails towards the Military Sealift Command (MSC) underway replenishment oiler USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). Peleliu and Expeditionary Strike Group Three (ESG-3) are underway off the coast of Southern California conducting their Joint Task Force Exercise (JTFEX) in preparation for an upcoming scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Nathaniel J. Karl (RELEASED)

422 posted on 01/30/2006 5:13:16 PM PST by Excuse_My_Bellicosity ("Sharpei diem - Seize the wrinkled dog.")

Here is one of my favorites:

R.I.P Larry La Prise

With all the sadness and trauma going on in the world at the moment, it is worth reflecting on the death of a very important person, which almost went unnoticed last year.

On October 27, 2005, Larry La Prise, the man who wrote "The Hokey Pokey", died peacefully at age 93.

The most traumatic part for his family was getting him into the coffin. They put his left leg in. And then the trouble started.

423 posted on 01/30/2006 5:21:01 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier)

I've been praying today Jinxy...thank you for the update!

424 posted on 01/30/2006 5:33:32 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

425 posted on 01/30/2006 5:37:53 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

I spit a mouthful of coffee all over my computer when I got this the first time. I laughed so hard that I had tears running down my face.

As you can tell - I have a very warped sense of humor!

426 posted on 01/30/2006 5:53:11 PM PST by ninergold3 (aka GiantsPrincess - Proud Aunt of a Soldier)

To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Beautiful pictures...thank you.

427 posted on 01/30/2006 5:54:19 PM PST by luvie (Everyone that doesn't like what America and President Bush has done for Iraq can all go to HELL.-BD)

Hiya Niner! Which one was great? lol Hope you had a good day!

428 posted on 01/30/2006 5:54:44 PM PST by AZamericonnie (~www.ProudPatriots.org~Operation Valentine's Day~Serving those who serve us!~)

429 posted on 01/30/2006 6:00:19 PM PST by apackof2 (You can stand me up at the gates of hell, I'll stand my ground and I won’t back down)

I have a very warped sense of humor!

You are blessed.

430 posted on 01/30/2006 6:01:08 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

Found it...you have freepmail now! :)

431 posted on 01/30/2006 6:09:45 PM PST by trussell (Work for God...the retirement benefits are great!)

Awwwwwwwwwwwwww.......just what I need. The puppy and "kitty" are cool.

432 posted on 01/30/2006 6:12:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

"Land of the Free...Because of the Brave...."

Thanks, GB...a statement we must all remember.

433 posted on 01/30/2006 6:24:10 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Too funny, Lady J.....I couldn't get half the pictures to load last night. Your ducks are kinda short...LOL!

434 posted on 01/30/2006 6:26:46 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

435 posted on 01/30/2006 6:43:35 PM PST by 68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub (Have you said Thank You to a Service Man or Woman today?)

The Canteen

As a light house beacon warns
a ship away from dangerous shores...
We in the FReeper CANTEEN
offer a safe haven for our troops and their families.
May God Bless our ship FReeper CANTEEN.

bentfeather
9/05/03
Revised 01/05/04

436 posted on 01/30/2006 6:53:25 PM PST by Soaring Feather (~www.proudpatriots.org~Supporting Our TROOPS~)

TAPS

RIP Keepers of our freedom

437 posted on 01/30/2006 7:06:50 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening, Kathy! How are you this evening? After talking about the cold yesterday, I have renewed my vows to never take the Polar Bear Plunge.

438 posted on 01/30/2006 7:07:13 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)

To: Mrs.Nooseman

Mrs.N....((HUGS)) I can't wait til I can visit again. Work is keeping me busy 7 days a week, at least 10 hours a day. We are learning a new payroll system, and it sure isn't going very easily. I hope your work is going well.

439 posted on 01/30/2006 7:13:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

Your incoming pic is priceless. LOL!

440 posted on 01/30/2006 7:15:07 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ www.ProudPatriots.org ~ Operation Valentines Day~)

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