FReeper Canteen ~ Military Memories ~ 29 Dec 08

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

Military Memories: Tell Us About Your First Christmas/Hanukkah Away From Home

PLAYBOY bunny logo flag-bearing contingent of men & women waiting for USO Christmas Tour show in Bahrain 1991. Photographer: Sgt Jeff Wright

Army Capt. Jennifer Faith, left, and Army 1st Lt. Arlene Pina decorate Christmas cookies at the Ironhorse Oasis Dining Facility at Camp Victory, Iraq, Dec. 21, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jody Metzger

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

Thanks to Conservative Vermont Vet for today's idea.

[SandRat]

1

[RushIsMyTeddyBear]

God bless them, one and all.

We love you! <3

[SandRat]

CELEBRATION OF FAITH -- Army soldiers from 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, celebrate their faith during a Christmas Eve candlelight service at their new chapel on Forward Operating Base War Eagle in the Adhamiyah district of Baghdad, Dec. 24, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Mike Humphreys

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[SandRat]

NEW CHAPEL CAROLS -- Army Spc. Dale Harris, an information systems specialist, 1st Lt. Ivan Lugo, an unmanned aerial vehicle platoon leader, and Spc. Jerrod Fox, a unmanned aerial vehicle operator, lead Christmas carols during a Christmas Eve candlelight service Dec. 24, 2008, on Forward Operating Base War Eagle. After nearly seven months of holding religious services in conference rooms, the Strikers of 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, Multi-National Division-Baghdad, christened their new chapel. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Mike Humphreys

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m trying to post the Ping....it always times out, but does post.....right now it is just sitting there.

[SandRat]

SANTA AT NORAD -- Santa Claus made a surprise visit to the NORAD TRACKS SANTA battle cab, Dec. 23, 2008, at Peterson Air Force Base, Colo. Santa received Federal Aviation Administration, weather and air mission briefings during the visit. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Desiree N. Palacios

[AZamericonnie]

Thanks for this evening’s thread Ma & great idea!

*Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

I can’t get the Ping to post....just stopped it and will try again. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Military Memories:

Tell Us About Your First Christmas/Hanukkah Away From Home

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREADS

CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[SandRat]

SANTA'S SALUTE -- Santa Claus salutes the national ensign aboard the Los-Angeles class attack submarine USS Boise 764 following the submarine's return after a six-month deployment to Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 23, 2008. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Todd A. Schaffer

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hurrah!!! Finally posted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

WooHoo!!!!!

Is FR giving you troubles or just you ISP?

[SandRat]

Chasing the FR computer bug ?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[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)
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)
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
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
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)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[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)