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.

[MeekMom]

...that would be me! LOL

[MeekMom]

oh dear! LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m taking a week off in June.

Good for you....how long has it been since you've had a week off? How is Peter doing?

[SandRat]

The baby can still probably do more push-ups that the SF/Lib crowd.

[luvie]

Thank you guys for asking! He is doing very well. He works 12-hour shifts, so it's hard for him to have much time with his family, but he still enjoys his job at the Command Post. He has had no repercussions from the emergency appendectomy he underwent last fall.

I would love to go up there, but he says right now he's just so busy, he wouldn't be able to visit. Piper and her mom are doing well, too. :D

[SandRat]

The baby can still probably do more push-ups than the SF/Lib crowd.

[MeekMom]

Wonderful Luvy!
Any new Precious Piper pics? (PPP) LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yo, Sand...is FR slooooooooooooooooooow, or is everyone in my neighborhood all getting online at the same time? I am getting nowhere fast. LOL!

[luvie]

Thank you! That is very sweet of you! He is one of the good guys! :D

[MeekMom]

re; 86
too true!

[SandRat]

Ye . . . . es. It . . . . ‘s . . . . be . . . en sl . . . . ow he . . . re too.

[PROCON]

The baby can still probably do more push-ups than the SF/Lib crowd.

Agreed!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

AMARAH NIGHT OPS - U.S. soldiers and Iraqi special operations forces take off in UH-60 helicopters from Balad Air Base, Iraq, May 14, 2008, to conduct operations in Amarah, Iraq. The goal of the ongoing operations is to disrupt weapons smuggling and decrease Iranian-backed insurgency. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Miguel A. Contreras

GUNNER REFLECTION - The reflection of an M2-50 calibre machine gun barrel can be seen in the visor of a U.S. Marine gunner aboard a CH-53E Super Stallion, Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, May 7, 2008. U.S. Naval photo by Seaman Kenneth W. Robinson

[luvie]

LOL! Too cute....
but I have a cuter one! :D



Piper Jane

[PROCON]

Piper and her mom are doing well, too. :D

Good News!

HOORAY!!

[CMS]

Morning MA! *HUGS* How are you?

[SandRat]

awwwwwwwwww.... I want a hug her.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks.....I’m not going crazy.

[stand watie]

HI, Kathy!!!

free dixie,sw

[SandRat]

The Banana Tree Test

There is a very, very tall coconut tree and there are four animals, a lion, a chimpanzee, a giraffe, and a squirrel, who pass by. They decide to compete to see who is the fastest to get a banana off the tree.

Who do you guess will win?

Your answer will reflect your personality.

So think carefully … Try and answer within 30 seconds

Got your answer?

If your answer is:

• Lion = you’re dull.

• Chimpanzee = you’re slow.

• Giraffe = you’re a complete nincompoop.

• Squirrel = you’re just hopelessly stupid.

Why? A coconut tree doesn’t have bananas!

Obviously you’re stressed and overworked.

You should take some time off and relax!