FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 08 08 08

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

CAVALRY CALL

Kenneth O. Preston, Sergeant Major of the Army, rides alongside Larry Borth, a training instructor and stable master for the Horse Cavalry Detachment, 1st Cavalry Division, during a visit to Fort Hood, Texas, Aug 4, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jon Cupp

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.

Face of Defense: Father Follows Daughter Into National Guard

Army Pvt. Larry Gravius (right) was inspired to join the Ohio Army National Guard as a result of the February enlistment of his 18-year-old daughter, Army Pfc. Gwendolyn Gravius (left). U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Kevin Bemus, Ohio National Guard

USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72).

080731-N-7981E-116 NORTH ARABIAN SEA (July 31, 2008) Operations Specialist Seaman Apprentice Amy Caccamise, from Riverside Calif., a food service attendant temporarily assigned to Supply Department's S-11 Division, prepares pie servings in the Chiefs' Mess galley aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). Lincoln is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility supporting Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom as well as maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class James R. Evans/Released)

Carpenters ~ Jambalaya

Kenny Rogers ~ Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town

Linda Ronstadt ~ I Will Always Love You

Elvis Costello ~ Good Year For The Roses

Charlie Rich ~ Most Beautiful Girl

Smiles

080731-M-4937G-104 ANBAR, Iraq (July 31, 2007) Religious Program Specialist 1ST Class Brenda Dwiggins, a chaplain's assistant assigned to the 1st Marine Logistics Group, Iraqi Women's Engagement, smiles to an Iraqi boy in Anbar Province, Iraq. Marines and Navy personnel are conducting a cooperative medical engagement for Iraqi families that cannot afford medical attention. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Gabriela Garcia/Released)

'Spirit of the Navy' Helps Recruit at Seattle Seafair

080802-N-7656R-004 SEATTLE (Aug. 2, 2008) Spirit of the Navy hydroplane pilot Brian Perkins leaves to race against three other hydroplanes in the first qualifying heat of the 59th annual Seattle Seafair hydroplane races. Perkins took third place. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Eric J. Rowley/Released)

Roger Miller ~ King Of The Road

Frankie Laine ~ Rawhide

Charlie Daniels Band ~ The Devil Went Down To Georgia

Nancy Sinatra ~ These Boot Are Made For Walkin'

Tanya Tucker ~ The Best Of My Love

Coast Guard looks for missing gold miner

KODIAK, Alaska - The Coast Guard transported a dog search team to Adak to help locate a gold miner who has been reported missing for two weeks. Petty Officer 1st Class Thomas Schmalix, an aviation maintenance technician stationed on Kodiak Island, and his dog Kia (Kie - uh) started their search for the man soon after arriving on Adak. (USCG Photo by PA3 Richard Brahm)

Equipment Move

Marines move equipment, July 23, 2008, Helmand, Afghanistan. The Marines are assigned to Alpha Battery, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Randall A. Clinton

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank goodness, indeed, HJ...hooray!!!

[TASMANIANRED]

One of my nursing instructors was the daughter of Missionaries in the far east.

She spent part of her childhood in a Japanese internment camp.

Evening Russ, Thanks for todays inspiration.

[puppypusher]

Kathy!we’re having some serious thunderstorms right now as I’m typing this. They started around 4:00PM this afternoon and they’ve been running through here like a train. Some fantastic lightning bolts.

Otherwise everythibg is going well here in the state of Connecticut.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

Lint lady has called about string and hair today. 2 calls.

[PROCON]

Evening Taz, you got the weekend shift?!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Sandy, Hugs.

[smoothsailing]

Thanks, Taz! Mrs. Smooth has a big day planned!

[PROCON]

50?

[PROCON]

50?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Man...stay safe. I wish we would have some thunder.

[PROCON]

50?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Pro.

[PROCON]

Kathy #50!!

[PROCON]

Hiya Taz, how's the summer weather treating you?

Any vacations planned?!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sarge...an update on remodeling? Weather still a problem?

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Steph, Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

I have the week end off.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))...oh dear, poor Lint Lady. Thank goodness you are there for her.

[TASMANIANRED]

Great. Hope it is a fine day for you.

[PROCON]

Happy Birthday, Handsome!!