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FReeper Canteen~Merry Christmas Troops~25 Dec 08
Merry Christmas & May God Bless! | Canteen Crew

Posted on 12/24/2008 4:58:30 PM PST by AZamericonnie

Join us in sending Holiday wishes to our Troops, Veterans & thier families!



" Enjoy this holiday season, remember who keeps you safe at home.
Think of the Sailor, Marine or G.I. out there feeling quite alone.
They choose to be there, even on Christmas night.
Support your troops, what they do for this country, is indeed right."

"Thanks to veterans who have done military Christmas in the past.
The new troops continue the tradition, to make our freedom last.
Sleep well this Christmas Eve, at home in your warm bed.
To our military, defending the nation, full speed ahead."
Major Van Harl USAF Ret. 20 December 2003





I'm not quite sure how this is supposed to work....


A Military Family's Christmas Tree




Norad Tracks Santa


Take a visit to the North Pole & write Santa a letter!



Army Col. Roger Nell, command judge advocate with Task Force Warrior, stands in his office at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, beside an artificial Christmas tree that has served alongside father or son on three wartime missions and six Christmas deployments. U.S. Army photo



President Bush's speech to the Troops in Iraq- Christmas 2008



~Belleau Wood~

Oh, the snowflakes fell in silence Over Belleau Wood that night For a Christmas truce had been declared By both sides of the fight

As we lay there in our trenches The silence broke in two By a German soldier singing A song that we all knew

Though I did not know the language The song was "Silent Night" Then I heard my buddy whisper, "All is calm and all is bright"

Then the fear and doubt surrounded me "Cause I'd die if I was wrong But I stood up in my trench And I began to sing along

Then across the frozen battlefield Anothers voice joined in Until one by one each man became A singer of the hymn

Then I thought that I was dreaming For right there in my sight Stood the German soldier 'Neath the falling flakes of white

And he raised his hand and smiled at me As if he seemed to say Here's hoping we both live To see us find a better way

Then the devil's clock struck midnight And the skies lit up again And the battlefield where heaven stood Was blown to hell again

But for just one fleeting moment The answer seemed so clear Heaven's not beyond the clouds It's just beyond the fear

No, heaven's not beyond the clouds It's for us to find it here

~ from the Garth Brooks CD "Seven" -





Some really nice links!

~Military Christmas Poems~

~The Soldiers Night Before Christmas~

~Christmas In The Military~

~Military Christmas~

~America Supports You~

~Army Christmas~

~Santa's Jigsaw~

~The History Of Christmas~

~Send A Message To Our Troops~

~Military Christmas Around The World~



Handel's Messiah Part 1
Handel's Messiah Part 2



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KEYWORDS: canteen; christmas; merrychristmas; military; troopsupport
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To: mylife

LOL
I know..
It’s a fun tune, though!


761 posted on 12/25/2008 6:13:49 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: AZamericonnie

Yeah.Im on the phone. back in a bit


762 posted on 12/25/2008 6:21:04 PM PST by mylife (The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
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To: AZamericonnie

*HUG*
Hope you had a nice Christmas!


763 posted on 12/25/2008 6:58:51 PM PST by MS.BEHAVIN (Women who behave rarely make history)
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To: AZamericonnie
I'm beat!

And I'm stuffed! Company just left, so I'm checking in to see what's happening. Merry Christmas, Connie.

764 posted on 12/25/2008 8:56:32 PM PST by HiJinx (~ Support our Troops ~ www.americasupportsyou.mil ~)
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To: unique

Merry Christmas, unique and mrs unique...((HUGS))

Thank you for all the unique unique graphics honoring our troops. I love them, and they are enjoyed by lots of people.


765 posted on 12/25/2008 9:37:59 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: EsmeraldaA

I will thank you and Merry Christmas!


766 posted on 12/25/2008 9:50:27 PM PST by rbosque (10 year Freeper!)
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To: AZamericonnie

BTTT


767 posted on 12/26/2008 2:54:40 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: LUV W

BTTT


768 posted on 12/26/2008 2:55:02 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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Music bumps for all the songs in the Canteen.


769 posted on 12/26/2008 2:55:31 AM PST by E.G.C. (Click on a freeper's screename and then "In Forum" to read his/her posts)
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To: HiJinx

Sorry I missed you Jinx......I went out like a light last night.

I so hope you all had a lovely Christmas!

Something special from Santa for Miss Piper?


770 posted on 12/26/2008 1:33:39 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: patriot08
MERRY CHRISTMAS


771 posted on 12/26/2008 2:49:32 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: EsmeraldaA

Sounds like a delightful way to watch the Grinch.


772 posted on 12/26/2008 3:02:41 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)
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To: amom
MERRY CHRISTMAS

An upgraded ISP....woohoo, that's my kinda present!


773 posted on 12/26/2008 3:27:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: pandemoniumreigns
MERRY CHRISTMAS


774 posted on 12/26/2008 3:39:21 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: RockerMom2MyHero
MERRY CHRISTMAS


775 posted on 12/26/2008 3:41:43 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks, and to you


776 posted on 12/26/2008 7:17:42 PM PST by patriot08
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To: RockerMom2MyHero
MERRY CHRISTMAS


777 posted on 12/26/2008 10:21:31 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Awww how cute! :) Hope you had a wonderful Christmas!


778 posted on 12/27/2008 7:52:53 AM PST by RockerMom2MyHero (Fight the Good Fight - Keep the Spirit alive!)
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To: HiJinx

Thank ya Jinxie! *HUGS*

You are a special FRiend to me, to us all.


779 posted on 12/27/2008 5:08:30 PM PST by laurenmarlowe
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To: mylife
Nice train. Go Navy!

When my wife asked me to pick out a train set for Christmas, I told her that I wanted one with a diesel engine for the hauling power. When I saw the Navy set with the working submarine, I had to have it, just for the coolness factor.

The sub isn't in the picture. Unfortunately, the rubber band inside it broke (dried out, I guess) and so the front of the sub fell off.

780 posted on 12/29/2008 7:35:38 AM PST by Tanniker Smith (Teachers open the door. It's up to you to enter. Before the late bell. When I close the door.)
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