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.

[PROCON]

Nothing I can say but...BEAUTIFUL!!

Thank you for sharing!!

[SandRat]

That’s for sure!!!!

[MountainFlower]

I cant focus enough to think. choose something appropriate please. thanks!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Please stand by..
and a *HUG* for you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WooHoo...you get off early too! How’s the shoulder?

[luvie]

Sounds like a plan to me!

[luvie]

Well, I already posted it on the old thread, but pinged nearly everyone! LOL!

((((hugs)))) to you for all that you’ve done with PGR and working with our wonderful vets!

[BIGLOOK]

Chaò Ong Radix!

Ong mạnh khỏe không?

(Press 7 for translation, Press 888 if you feel lucky.)

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP Len, Pearl Harbor Survivor

Amazing Grace

[MountainFlower]

right now it just hurts. more than I ever expected it to. I thought that last fall when I held the hand of another friend and veteran, sang to him, prayed with him and recited whatever passages God brought to mind, escorting him to heaven's gate was heart breaking and hard. (a God -thing...he was not able to speak any more at that point, and the songs and scriptures ended up being exactly what he himself had picked out for his own funeral. I found this out as I attended it, and heard it all as if replayed for me from the moment I was at his bedside.)

These past few days have just as hard and equalled to it. I share these things here because most everyone here understands it.

[MountainFlower]

:;tears:: Thanks!!

[MountainFlower]

thanks, luv!

[MountainFlower]

thank you, kathy!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

It’s okay, but those stitches are driving me nutz!
Can’t have them out until the 29th.
*sigh*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Freepmail, Ma!

[SandRat]

Remember, he’s with his shipmates now. A bond deeper than that between family members. It’s OK, Tonk is there to show him around.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pong!

[luvie]

My honor and pleasure!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Laurita, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

My honor...