FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ 23 May 08

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day Weekend

PRECISION FLYING

The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds fly in formation over California, May 2, 2008. The Thunderbirds are the Air Force's premier demonstration squadron and represent the Air Force throughout the nation and abroad. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Smith

Coming to Elmendorf AFB the end of June.

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.

SECNAV Names New Guided-Missile Destroyer USS Michael Murphy

080507-N-5549O-339 LAKE RONKONKOMA, NY (May 7, 2007) Maureen Murphy, the mother of Navy (SEAL) Lt. Michael Murphy, cuts the ribbon during a dedication ceremony for her son. Secretary of the Navy (SECNAV), the Honorable Dr. Donald C. Winter, announced the name of the next guided-missile destroyer as USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) during the ceremony. Maureen Murphy will be the ship's sponsor. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kevin S. O'Brien (Released)

Star Spangled Banner

My Country Tis Of Thee

This Land Is Your Land

God Bless The USA

Battle Hymn of The Republic

Ali Airmen keep creepy crawlies contained

A beetle runs away after being discovered hiding in cargo headed to the United States from Ali Base, Iraq. Military police Airmen inspect all cargo and equipment for soil, insects and other forms of life that could be a threat to ecosystems, agriculture and land in the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathan Gallahan)

United States Army

United States Navy

United States Marine Corps

United States Air Force

United States Coast Guard

24th MEU exploits success in Garmsir

2nd Lt. Peter L. Hackett, forward observer, Lance Cpl. Quentin J. Rhone, radio operator, and Cpl. Andrew S. Leroy, fire supportman, with Fire Support Team, Weapons Platoon, Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, NATO-International Security Assistance Force, scan the terrain to locate their next target using the new Target Location, Designation, and Hand-off System during a live-fire range in Kandahar Province, Afghanistan. The 24th MEU is the first unit to use the TLDHS in a combat environment while in Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alex C. Guerra)

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we thank our veterans for their service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

w h !!

Sand.....#100!!

Thanks, Sonora, for the WooHoo!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, sw. Nice spring weather?

[SandRat]

“World’s Easiest Quiz.” Do you think our recent graduates will know the answers? Raul states only four correct answers constitutes passing this test!

1) How long did the Hundred Years’ War last?

2) Which country makes Panama hats?

3) From which animal do we get cat gut?

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution?

5) What is a camel’s hair brush made of?

6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal?

7) What was King George VI’s first name?

8) What color is a purple finch?

9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from?

10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane?

Remember, you need four correct answers to pass.

Answers

1) How long did the Hundred Years War last? 116 years

2) Which country makes Panama hats? Ecuador

3) From which animal do we get cat gut? Sheep and horses

4) In which month do Russians celebrate the October Revolution? November

5) What is a camel’s hair brush made of? Squirrel fur

6) The Canary Islands in the Pacific are named after what animal? Dogs

7) What was King George VI’s first name? Albert

8) What color is a purple finch? Crimson

9) Where are Chinese gooseberries from? New Zealand

10) What is the color of the black box in a commercial airplane? Orange (of course)

What do you mean, you failed? Me, too.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

What a beautiful thread, Ma!
*HUG*
Good evening everyone!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Piper Jane....patrolling....the master of her ship.

[NYTexan]

BBH’s LS!

How’s yer day been?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

LBH!
Not too bad, thanks!
Kinda hectic!
How about you?
Thank God tomorrow is Friday!

[SandRat]

Interesting, information found in our local paper …
From Congressional Medal of Honor Society: The first award of the Medal of Honor was made March 25, 1863, to Pvt. Jacob Parrott, and five others.

Since then there have been 3,466 Medals of Honor awarded; for 3,461 separate acts of heroism; performed by 3,447 individuals (including nine “unknowns”).

Today, there are 105 living recipients of the Medal of Honor. Thirty served in World War II, 14 in Korea and 61 in Vietnam.

The most recent Medal of Honor given was for an action in Iraq. Navy SEAL Michael Monsoor posthumously received the award on April 8.

[luvie]

Yes, it is good news. Piper, of course, is learning new stuff every day, and I wish I could be closer to watch her grow!

[luvie]

Me, too, Sandy! I haven’t had a hug from her since February! :(

[SandRat]

Quote of the day: “The bravest are surely those who have the clearest vision of what is before them, glory and danger alike, and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.” — Thucydides, Greek historian, author (460-395 B.C.)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ms b...((HUGS))...thanks. How was your day? I took the last part of the day off, AND, the upstairs boss sent an email that we can all leave at 2p tomorrow. WooHoo!!

[MountainFlower]

Could one of you play a tribute for someone for me? // Sorry, I was on the old thread of yesterday. ignore that ping, there, please.

I have spent the last 8 months working in a nursing home. I got quite close to several of my residents and their families. One of these was a Pearl Harbor Survivor. I am also a Patriot Guard Rider. During the "Journey of Old Glory" early this year, a flag that had been flown over the Arizona was sent on a journey across the US, making stops at important military cemeteries and battle fields, and they sought to bring the Pearl Harbor Survivors from each state to the location and give them recognition and a THANK YOU, when the flag raising ceremony occurred in their state. My friend was not well enough to make the trip across the state. Upon hearing that, the local and State PGR captains made an extra effort and saw to it that a certificate was printed, framed and then some of our PGR-ers presented it to him a few months ago. They were hoping to get all the survivors in the state together for Memorial Day, however, he will not make it.

::tearfully:: He passed away last weekend. The family asked Patriot Guard to hold flag line for the funeral. We did. They also asked us to be pall bearers. We did. While it was an honor for me, it was also one of the hardest things I have done in my life!! He will be missed!!

He shared very little with his family, especially his kids, about his experience in Pearl Harbor. Last fall, he started to tell me things. He was there as a mere kid, and when he talked about it I could see he was reliving it all. He told me he was never free from it a day in his life. Thank you, Len, for your service to our country. May you rest in peace. You are missed! It was an honor being a part of your life. You are now free of the pain in your heart, mind and body. Save a dance for me, Len!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Good for you, Ma!
It’s about time that place cut you some slack!
One more day, and I have the weekend off..
I can leave at 9 instead of 11!
Woo Hoo x 2!
;0)

[Kathy in Alaska]

"...and yet notwithstanding, go out to meet it.”

That would be our military men and women.

[NYTexan]

I always have a good day!

Lately, better than ever...

YeeHaw fer Friday!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

I’m a PGR rider too!
What would you like to hear?

[SandRat]

Guess we'll just have to Hug each other.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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