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FReeper Canteen ~ Memorial Day Weekend ~ 23 May 08
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 05/22/2008 6:00:04 PM PDT by 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.



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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Hee-hee! I’ll bet you won’t even miss ms!

Thanks for the pat on the back. :D


161 posted on 05/22/2008 8:23:52 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: MountainFlower

LOL
In Italian??!!
*breaking into a sweat*
;0)


162 posted on 05/22/2008 8:24:32 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Wink, wink yur a geek! LOL Love ya


163 posted on 05/22/2008 8:24:55 PM PDT by mainelydawn (laughter is the best medicine)
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To: mainelydawn

LOL
I am??
Naw...


164 posted on 05/22/2008 8:25:30 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: La Enchiladita

LOL! Cuddle away! I would love to see her. She’s just learning so much new stuff....daily!

She is “stepping out” like a big girl! :D


165 posted on 05/22/2008 8:25:51 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: mainelydawn

Where have you been?

I’ve missed you!


166 posted on 05/22/2008 8:27:06 PM PDT by Randy Larsen (Arrogance IS my virtue!)
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To: proudmilitarymrs
Good evening, proudmilitarymrs....so true, how thankful we are for our great military men and women. And we thank you, your hubby and family, for your service to our country.


167 posted on 05/22/2008 8:30:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: LUV W

I hope you can see her again real soon, LUV!!!


168 posted on 05/22/2008 8:32:19 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: La Enchiladita

Thank you, Dita! I do, too. My son said it’d probably be July before it’s even a good time for us to try to come see them. He’s just so busy...they are shorthanded.


169 posted on 05/22/2008 8:33:30 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: LUV W

The sacrifices of military life extend throughout the family, I see...


170 posted on 05/22/2008 8:35:31 PM PDT by La Enchiladita
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To: Randy Larsen

Hello and you? I sneak peek in but havent caught you on. How the hey are ya?


171 posted on 05/22/2008 8:37:38 PM PDT by mainelydawn (laughter is the best medicine)
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To: La Enchiladita

Yep, it’s kinda one of those “trickle-down” things!

He can’t even take any leave for a while because they need him there.

As long as he and his little family are healthy and happy, I am happy too! :D


172 posted on 05/22/2008 8:38:19 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: LUV W

I won’t even miss WHAT???
LOL
If you meant YOU, of course I will!
Silly goose!
*HUG*


173 posted on 05/22/2008 8:42:57 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MountainFlower

thought you might like this pic of our scoot!

174 posted on 05/22/2008 8:44:20 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Well, you are sweet, Sis! I will cross my fingers that either the aircard or my dial-up connection works, so I can at least say “hi” to everyone. :D


175 posted on 05/22/2008 8:50:20 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: mainelydawn

I’m still trying to recover from our whirlwind vacation in AZ Land!

Two weeks off has burnt all my body clocks to a crisp!

How You been?


176 posted on 05/22/2008 8:50:47 PM PDT by Randy Larsen (Arrogance IS my virtue!)
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To: LUV W

*HUG*
You KNOW I will miss you, don’t you?
I hope you can get on line too!


177 posted on 05/22/2008 8:51:52 PM PDT by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: Lady Jag
Good evening, Lady J....beautiful! Thank you.


178 posted on 05/22/2008 8:52:21 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: laurenmarlowe; The Mayor; Kathy in Alaska; Colonel_Flagg; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; GrandEagle; ...



IN MEMORY OF ALL OUR
FALLEN HEROES

~DOLLY PARTON~
I'M GONNA MISS YOU

[click]


179 posted on 05/22/2008 8:52:21 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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To: MS.BEHAVIN

Petey!!!!! I wannanother ride! :D


180 posted on 05/22/2008 8:53:18 PM PDT by luvie (The Republican Party is strongest when it is fearlessly conservative! RL \:D/)
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