FReeper Canteen ~ Meet Some of Our Heroes ~ 12 October 07

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

Minnesota Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Chad Malmberg

Dizzy Gillespie ~ St Louis Blues

Blue Oyster Cult ~ Buck's Boogie

Freddy Fender ~ Before The Next Teardrop Falls

Barefoot Records ~ Smooth Reggae

Van Morrison ~ Domino

Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Paul T. Archie

Del McCoury ~ 1952 Vincent Black Lightning

Wanda Jackson ~ Right or Wrong

Leslie Gore ~ You Don't Own Me

Willie Nelson ~ The Wind Beneath My Wings

Henry Mancini ~ One Eyed Cat

Wisconsin Army National Guard Maj. Scott H. Southworth

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and their families,
and is family friendly.

[DieHard the Hunter]

About a year ago I was aboard the USS Missouri at Pearl Harbor — a magnificent vessel — completely overwhelmed by the sheer scale and might of this battlewagon.

How big would she be in comparison to, say, the lead carrier? (Our navy only has a couple frigates, about the size of a decent fishing boat).

[tongue-tied]

Good morning Ma, good morning all! Here as long as my connection allows.

[Kathy in Alaska]

...3 wines, and root beer for me.

3 cheers for the New Greatest Generation.

[Kathy in Alaska]

3d United States Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard)
Thanks, tx, for your service to our country.

[The Mayor]

Your welciome and Thank you for the thread!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, tt...((HUGS))...how are your working days going? Are you hands-on on flying things?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Your Dbacks best get going......bases loaded, 2 outs, and a caught fly ball. Rockies up 5-1.

[Old Sarge]

Reagan is MUCH bigger, Kiwi!

Reagan vs. Missouri

DISPLACEMENT: 104,000 tons vs. 45,000 tons
CREW: Ship’s company: 3,200, Air wing: 2,480 vs. 1,851
LENGTH: 1092 ft vs. 887 ft.
DRAFT: 37ft vs. 29 ft.
SPEED: 30+ knots vs. 33 knots

[AZamericonnie]

I know! The Rockies are a good team this year!

[DocRock]

Here is a picture of my Nephew holding his helmet that saved his life. Yep. He's my Hero!



I keep more pics of him on my homepage!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

TT!!!!
*HUG*
How ya doing?

[Old Sarge]

Hey, over there, you! Keeping your K-pot handy?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Narmy, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, DocRock...your nephew’s first name? Is he still in the sandbox? I’d love to add him to the Parade of Heroes.

[DieHard the Hunter]

> ...3 wines, and root beer for me.

Did someone say ROOT BEER???

Along with the White Spot hamburger I mentioned earlier in the week, Root Beer is something I have been dreaming about for fourteen years. Ice-Cold A&W Rootbeer, served in a Papa-sized glass mug. Either with an A&W Papaburger or optionally with a White Spot hamburger purchased next door...

...both small pleasures unattainable in New Zealand.

Crikey!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha TT!

Heard it's nice in Kabul this time of year.

[SandRat]

Thanks, back now and we did in fact “Hatch” a new Eagle tonight.

[SandRat]

Back now a new Eagle “Hatched.”

[Old Sarge]

Nicely done!

[DieHard the Hunter]

> Thanks, back now and we did in fact “Hatch” a new Eagle tonight.

An auspicious occasion — well done, to the Eagle.