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.

[Soaring Feather]

Eva Cassidy~Blue Skies

[Soaring Feather]

Lambert Hendricks & Ross ~ Cloudburst

[NRA1995]

[[[[[[[[[[Hugs]]]]]]]]]]]]]] hon! Any beach time in your future?

[Soaring Feather]

Louisiana Spice ~ Give Him Corn Bread

[jackv]

Thanks, Kathy!!
Have a wonderful Memorial Day Celebration!!

Thanks to all of our wonderful troops!!

[Soaring Feather]

Patty Labelle~You Are My Friend

[Soaring Feather]

Fats Domino~Going To The River

[alarm rider]

Greetings Troops, Veterans and Canteeners!

Just checkin’ in and to say thank you for all you do.

Regards,
AR

[NRA1995]

Good morning, Canteeners, Cubies, Newbies & Troops! Hope you all have a terrific Memorial Day weekend! Gotta put nose back to grindstone here.

[NRA1995]

Good morning, Canteeners, Cubies, Newbies & Troops! Hope you all have a terrific Memorial Day weekend! Gotta put nose back to grindstone here.

[stand watie]

and here i thought you had escaped to the beach????

free dixie SMOOCH,sw

[Arrowhead1952]

He has turned into another BS media slut / whore. With their type of reporting, they should not have to wonder why their viewership is in the sewer.

[Lady Jag]

[MeekMom]

Thank you dear Kathy!

xoxoxo
me

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[HiJinx]

It rained all night down here, and is still cloudy, cool, and damp.

This is great, I’ll be able to pull all the weeds out of the my side yard rocks this evening.

Connie, I was planning to come up this weekend, but our plans have been postponed. I have stuff (DVDs, etc.) for you for the 4th of July.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, AR. Hope your family is doing well, as well as all your critters, including house kitty. Any new babies? And thank you for your service to our country.

[StarCMC]

Flyby hello to everyone
and a big thank you to our troops
for keeping us safe and free!! You guys and gals ROCK!!

[alarm rider]

Hi Kathy,

Everyone is doing well. The weather has been a bit cool for this time of year.

We (I think) are due a few new barn cats here real soon. Our neighbor down the road has two new colts. Fine looking babies they are, and will someday make fine saddle horses.

Girl Cat is still inside, getting fat and still stealing hearts. We are “owned” I think. Who knew.

I wanted to thank you again for posting “Last Post” for our English friends that visited us recently. They were much impressed with the Canteen and were touched that any of us knew what “Last Post” meant to them.

My best regards to all on this Memorial day. We remember all who gave for our freedom, always.

Best,
AR

[STARWISE]

Saluting and thanking the American military: the MOST heroic, decent and incredible troops in the world ~~ defending freedom 24/7.

God bless and protect you!

We support our troops, and we will never forget that these brave men and women have given their lives for our country and our freedom.

MEMORIAL CEREMONY - 5-23-08 - A patriotic ceremony honoring the service and sacrifice of America's military members is scheduled in the Amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery for Memorial Day, May 26, 2008. The 140th observance of Memorial Day will be hosted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Richard J. Rowe Jr., commanding general, U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region. U.S. Army photo

This week - Paying tribute - Airmen at a base in Southwest Asia held a "final guardmount" ceremony May 15 to honor those who have fallen in combat. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Domonique Simmons)

This week - Bombers on parade - A B-2 Spirit and B-52 Stratofortress fly in formation over Shreveport, La., May 10 during the open house and air show at Barksdale Air Force Base, La. The air show featured modern day bombers, and commemorated the 75th anniversary of the base. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Samuel Rogers)

New York City (May 21, 2008) - Guided-missile cruiser USS Leyte Gulf (CG 55) steams up the Hudson River during the parade of ships for the 21st Fleet Week New York 2008. More than 4,000 Sailors, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen will participate in various community relations projects and see the sights in New York City. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder.

SAN DIEGO (May 19, 2008) - Sailors man the rails aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) as the Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group departs on a scheduled deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Benjamin Brossard

This week - The 82nd Airborne Division Commander, Maj. Gen. David Rodriguez and Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneth O. Preston lead the 82nd up and down Longstreet Road on Fort Bragg, N.C., during a Division run, which kicks off All-American Week, Monday. This marks the Division’s first All-American week since 2006 because all but one brigade combat team was deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom last year. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Micah E. Clare)

5/23/2008 - ACADEMY FLYOVER - Graduates at the U.S. Naval Academy cheer as the Navy's Blue Angels fly over Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium in Annapolis, Md., during their commencement ceremony, May 23, 2008. U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, was the ceremony's guest speaker. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

5/22/2008 - WYNONNA AND WARRIORS - Country music artist Wynonna Judd performs with the U.S. Army Band at the Wagner Sports Center, Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Washington, D.C., May 22, 2008. The concert for staff and patients was held in conjunction with a Morale, Welfare and Recreation picnic that featured a local blues band, barbecue and steaks. Defense Dept. photo by Fred W. Baker III

Story: Wynonna Rocks Inspirational Performance at Walter Reed

Chaka Khan ~~ Ain't Nobody

Lionel Ritchie ~~ Love Will Find A Way

S.O.S. Band ~~ Just Be Good To Me

The O'Jays ~~ I Love Music

Rascall Flats ~~ Life Is A Highway

Brian Simpson ~~ Here With You

((Running out for the afternoon .. catch y'all later .. ;). God bless and protect our heroes!))