FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 08 08 08

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[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

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
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[SandRat]

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

Prayers going up.

[SandRat]

Quick Chat U.S. Army Cpl. Michael Tejada patrols down a street while talking with a boy in Istaqlal Qada, northeast of Baghdad, July 27, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. J.B. Jaso III.

[HiJinx]

Hooray for Friday!!

[Old Sarge]

HOWdy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
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our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[SandRat]

[ladyjane]

The boys in Iraq get to go out to school and walk on the street. You never see the girls in these pictures.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Brian USA (repubmom)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[SandRat]

I’ll be glad when Friday is done.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[puppypusher]

Good Evening Kathy and my fellow FReepers.I hope you all had a Great day today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[HiJinx]

I bet - I really really miss the dragon lady...

[SandRat]

au-contrare, I do sometimes find them of girls in school, playing in the gym, on the street.. and I put the up on the canteen thread.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Sand grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Nana Hope snags the silver!!

[Old Sarge]