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FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 16 May 08
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/15/2008 6:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska




REPLENISHMENT AT SEA

U.S. Navy Boatswain's Mate Seaman Apprentice Jacelyn Whitespeare mans a sound-powered telephone aboard USS Ronald Reagan March 26, 2008, during a replenishment at sea with USNS Yukon while under way in the Pacific Ocean with the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Christopher D. Blachly






Canteen Mission Statement

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.




Soldiers, Airmen Help Afghan Police Hone Skills

Army Sgt. Justin Koers, New York National Guardsman and deployed police mentoring team member, plays with local Afghan children in Dandar village, Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 8, 2008. The PMT instructs ANP officers on hand-to-hand combat, community policing, coordination-cell training and criminal investigation. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jessica R. Dahlberg, 382nd Public Affairs Detachment


Ray Charles ~ I Can't Stop Loving You

Dee Dee Sharp ~ Mashed Potato Time

Bobby Vinton ~ Roses Are Red

David Rose ~ The Stripper

Shelley Fabares ~ Johnny Angel


USS North Carolina (SSN 777) Joins the Fleet

080503-N-7441H-007 WILMINGTON, N.C. (May 3, 2008) Crew members on board USS North Carolina (SSN 777), break the commissioning pennant aboard the newest Virginia-class nuclear attack submarine USS North Carolina (SSN 777). North Carolina is the fourth Virginia-class submarine to be commissioned and the first major U.S. Navy combatant vessel class designed with the post-Cold War security environment in mind. North Carolina will be homeported in Groton, Conn., as a member of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2ND Class Roadell Hickman (Released)

Little Eva ~ The Loco Motion

Sensations ~ Let Me In

Chubby Checker ~ The Twist

Shirelles ~ Soldier Boy

Bruce Channel ~ Hey Baby


Guard Answers Calls in Weather-Battered States

Arkansas Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Lucas Jennings discusses tornado response missions May 12, 2008, with other citizen-soldiers and local law enforcement representatives in a central Arkansas area affected by a May 10 tornado. Arkansas National Guard photo


Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
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To: 50mm

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101 posted on 05/15/2008 6:58:30 PM PDT by 50mm (Inside every cynical person, there is a disappointed idealist.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

THere’s only one young Master Smith, and that’s the one. He’s stuck this weekend, but he’s insisting that he’s not going for the week in July.


102 posted on 05/15/2008 6:58:34 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Tony Stark makes you feel he's a cool exec with a heart of steel . . .)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Kids still paying attention?

As much as they ever were.

sigh.

103 posted on 05/15/2008 6:59:17 PM PDT by Tanniker Smith (Tony Stark makes you feel he's a cool exec with a heart of steel . . .)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I Usually get Fridays off... being Friday is equivalent to your Sunday... we had someone take emergency leave... I got to be the western Guy on Duty.. if any Brass stop in..

Watching my Flyers give up 2 Goals in 3rd..but still winning!


104 posted on 05/15/2008 6:59:52 PM PDT by philly-d-kidder (From Kuwait where the Weather is always Partly Sandy!)
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To: TASMANIANRED

*smooch*
Thank you, Sis.
It had to be done, and I’m glad it’s over with!
Onward and upward!


105 posted on 05/15/2008 7:01:16 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yep, Red Rider for Christmas coming I think.


106 posted on 05/15/2008 7:01:35 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs to said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Saturday will be Scouts in Tucson. I should be back at the house about 4.

Sunday will be grocery day and whatever Mrs.SR tells me; otherwise FReeping.

107 posted on 05/15/2008 7:03:58 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs to said?)
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To: All; MountainDad; SoldierDad; 1COUNTER-MORTER-68

CHECKING IN - U.S. Army Staff Sgt. David Snow speaks to an Iraqi National Police shift leader at a traffic checkpoint near Forward Operating Base Loyalty in Southern Baghdad, May 11, 2008, while his unit patrols around the base. Snow is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Military Police Platoon, Headquarters Company, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brian D. Lehnhardt

AMARIYAH WOMAN - A local Iraqi woman passes U.S. and Iraqi soldiers at a checkpoint in Amariyah, Iraq, May 11, 2008. The soldiers are assigned to 4th Infantry Division's 4th Squadron, 10th Cavalry.U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Manuel J. Martinez

108 posted on 05/15/2008 7:05:09 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Tamar1973

Evening Tamar.. Hugs

Going far from home?


109 posted on 05/15/2008 7:05:36 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: mylife

Evening my....Hugs


110 posted on 05/15/2008 7:06:00 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: mylife

Aw..
Bummer!
Those church mothers just keep puttin stuff in front of you..
It’s awesome!
Their Moussaka is to die for!


111 posted on 05/15/2008 7:06:45 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: mylife

Orzo is mighty tasty...if you like anise flavor..


112 posted on 05/15/2008 7:06:54 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: mylife
Orzo Uzo.. Duh.... is mighty tasty...if you like anise flavor..
113 posted on 05/15/2008 7:07:28 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: All

Good evening my “extended family”
I just got done watching CSI-Vegas Season Finale so that is why I am late


114 posted on 05/15/2008 7:07:52 PM PDT by Poetgal26 (God bless the US Military and our vets! (RIP Sgt Matthew Maupin))
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To: TASMANIANRED

Hey there Tas.

Is Barack in Pennsyltucky yet? or did he throw up his hands? L0L


115 posted on 05/15/2008 7:08:29 PM PDT by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: Tanniker Smith

Evening QT Pi...Where you headed to camp?


116 posted on 05/15/2008 7:08:59 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Flyers WIN!!!!

Top of the Mornin’ to you!!


117 posted on 05/15/2008 7:09:12 PM PDT by philly-d-kidder (From Kuwait where the Weather is always Partly Sandy!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you!


118 posted on 05/15/2008 7:09:34 PM PDT by The Mayor ("A man's heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his steps" (Prov. 16:9))
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To: TASMANIANRED

LOL
Ya had me wondering for a minute!
Is it spelled Ouzo?
I forget!


119 posted on 05/15/2008 7:09:34 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

I’m glad it’s over too...What a way to waste a weekend though.


120 posted on 05/15/2008 7:09:45 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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