FReeper Canteen ~ USS George HW Bush (CVN 77) ~ 29 May 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ USS GEORGE HW BUSH (CVN 77) ~

PRE-COMMISSIONING

090108-N-7656T-023 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 8, 2009) Former President George H.W. Bush and his wife, Barbara Bush, walk across the hanger bay of the aircraft carrier Pre-commissioning Unit George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bush, the ship's namesake, is aboard to participate in the ribbon cutting ceremony for the official opening of the George H.W. Bush Tribute Room aboard the carrier. George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) will be commissioned Jan. 10 at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Tackitt/Released)

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.

PIPED ABOARD

090108-N-5658B-033 NORFOLK, Va. (Jan. 8, 2009) Former President George H.W. Bush salutes the side boys as he is piped aboard the aircraft carrier Pre-commissioning Unit George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) at Naval Station Norfolk. Bush, the ship's namesake, is aboard to participate in the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the official opening of the George H.W. Bush Tribute Room aboard the carrier. George H.W. Bush will be commissioned Jan. 10. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan A. Bailey/Released)

COMMISSIONING

090110-N-6125G-102 NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2009) President of the United States George W. Bush speaks at the commissioning ceremony for the aircraft carier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). Present at the ceremony are his parents, former first lady Barbara Bush and the ship's namesake, former President George H.W. Bush. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Eric S. Garst/Released)

Maynard Ferguson ~ Cherokee

Alan Jackson ~ Don’t Rock The Jukebox

Louis Armstrong ~ What A Wonderful World

Buck Owens ~ Above and Beyond

Eagles ~ Take It To The Limit

OUR PROUD NAVY

090110-N-8544C-070 NORFOLK (Jan. 10, 2009) Sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) man the rails during the ship's commissioning ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk, Va. The Navy's newest, and final, Nimitz-class aircraft carrier is named after World War II naval aviator and the 41st president of the United States George H.W. Bush. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Susan Caraballo/Released)

NAVY’S NEWEST CARRIER SUCCESSFULLY COMPLETES ACCEPTANCE SEA TRIALS

090213-N-5658B-014 ATLANTIC OCEAN (Feb. 13, 2009) Senior Chief Quartermaster Perry Everix plots the ship's course aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) as the ship makes her way out of port for Builder's Sea Trials. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nathan A. Bailey/Released)

Charley Pride ~ Mary Go Round

Bob Dylan ~ Like A Rolling Stone

Boxcar Willie ~ Papa’s Old Pocket Watch

Bay City Rollers ~ Saturday Night

Banjo Dan & The Mid-Nite Plowboys ~ Fire In The Sugarhouse

FIRST LANDING

090519-N-7656T-129 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 19, 2009) An F/A-18F Super Hornet assigned to Air Test and Evaluation Squadron (VX) 23 makes the first arrested landing aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77). George H.W. Bush is the tenth and final Nimitz-class aircraft carrier and is underway off the coast of Virginia conducting flight deck certification. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Michael Tackitt/Released)

FORMER PRESIDENT BUSH VISITS NAMESAKE AIRCRAFT CARRIER

090526-N-1981M-585 ATLANTIC OCEAN (May 26, 2009) Former U.S. President George H.W. Bush and Capt. Bob Roth, executive officer of the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush (CVN 77) speak with Sailors assigned to the "Red Rippers" of Fighter Attack Squadron (VFA) 11 aboard George H.W. Bush. The former President visited the Navy's newest aircraft carrier to observe flight operations during the ship's underway period in the Atlantic. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist 3rd Class Dominique J. Moore/Released)

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[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Russ, Profound words tonight.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Schatzi, Smooch.

Prayers for Robert’s recovery.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Taz...((HUGS))...hope things slow down a bit. See you when you are able.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*smooch*
Good evening Sis, and thank you for your prayers.
My Bro’ and I are very close.
He’s one of my Heroes!
;0)

[AZamericonnie]

Oh that is good news!

Now.....can you help me find Sonboy’s tax paperwork????

I have torn this room apart! *sigh* :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, TS...((HUGS))...getting close. Will you teach summer school?

[MS.BEHAVIN]

BTW, beautful thread and pics, Ma!
Thank you!
*HUG*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...the weekend is almost here. Sleep is on my agenda. Do you get to relax?

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Sure!
Where do we begin?

[HiJinx]

Present!!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

50

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*sigh*

[HiJinx]

Aw, gee....stick around, I’ll probably be at dinner when the 100 gets here.

Just read about Robert having surgery, hope all went well and he’s back up to speed soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mr Z...any cars going fast in your weekend?

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yo, al baby...thanks. Happy weekend almost.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...lots of firsts for all those sailors and aviators.

[PERKY2004]

Happy Thursday, everyone. Another day of 100 degrees and thunderclouds ... ick!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And accounted for....

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Thank you, Jinxy!