FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 31 July 09

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

LITTLE CREEK FROGS

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Stephen D. Davis plays a song he wrote, June 17, 2009, at Camp Al Taqaddum, Iraq. Davis has been writing songs inspired by war veterans since he was 11. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. M. M. Bravo

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.

AIRBORNE STUDENTS CONDUCT PARACHUTE JUMP

U.S. Army Airborne School students wait for their final inspection before loading onto C-130 aircrafts for their third parachute jump on Fort Benning, Ga., July 21, 2009. The soldiers are assigned to 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment's Company B, 1st Battalion, Airborne. The students are in their final phase of parachute training, known as "jump week". The company began with 525 students July 6, but only 424 made it to the final week.

Click for the rest of the story

In a mass exit, 30 U.S. Army Airborne School students jump from both sides of a C-130 aircraft as it crosses 1,250 feet above Fryar Field Drop Zone on Fort Benning, Ga., July 21, 2009. The students are in their final phase of parachute training and assigned to 507th Parachute Infantry Regiment's Company B, 1st Battalion, Airborne. More than 400 students completed the combat jump. U.S. Army photo by Kristin Molinaro

Celtic ~78th Fraser Highlanders

Mark Knopler & Emmylou Harris ~ If This Is Goodbye

Cream ~ Sunshine of Your Love

Slim Whitman ~ Indian Love Call

Paul Mauriat ~ L’Amour Est Bleu

USS GEORGIA (SSGN 729)

090722-N-1255R-007 PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (July 22, 2009) Sailors aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) stand in formation after casting off lines after a brief port visit in Port Canaveral, Fla. Georgia is homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., and is preparing for its maiden deployment since converting from a ballistic missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Rebecca Rebarich/Released)

PORT CANAVERAL REPLENISHMENT

090722-N-1255R-003 PORT CANAVERAL, Fla. (July 22, 2009) The guided-missile submarine USS Georgia (SSGN 729) arrives in Port Canaveral, Fla. during a brief port visit for personnel and to replenish food and supplies. Georgia is homeported in Kings Bay, Ga., and is preparing for its maiden deployment since converting from a ballistic missile submarine to a guided-missile submarine. (U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Rebecca Rebarich/Released)

Roy Drusky ~ Three Hearts In A Tangle

Joey Dee & the Starlighters ~ Peppermint Twist

Sheb Wooley ~ That’s My Pa

Dan Fogelberg ~ High Country Snows

Red Foley ~ Birmingham Bounce

MARINE PUTS HER DREAMS ON HOLD

Marine Corps Sgt. Kristy Kayto carries a box in an Al Asad Air Base, Iraq, supply lot, May 25, 2009. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jo Jones

Click for the rest of the story

DEEP BREATH!

Senior Airman Michael Hagerman, a pararescueman attached to the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron jumps out o Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an exercise July 18 near Camp Lemonier, Djibouti. the 82nd ERQS is deployed to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. (Defense Department photo/Staff Sgt Trina Jeanjacques)

BROTHERS PROVIDE SUPPORT FROM ABOVE

Marine Corps Majs. William and Richard Bartolomea pose in front of an AH-1W Super Cobra, June 12, 2009. The brothers are deployed to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Samuel Nasso

Click for the rest of the story

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

[SandRat]

That sounds like something that OldSarge would be into doing, hmmmm....

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Cpl. Nicholas G. Xiarhos, USMC, KIA 23JUL2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

L.Cpl. Jeremy S. Lasher, USMC, KIA 23JUL2009

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Sand grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....Mac is in 2nd!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Greetings To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, Our Veterans, Their Families, FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....AZ bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

How goes work, Sand? Any emergencies lately?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ...a good commute? Wildlife?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
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
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
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 Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
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 Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL U S Army EOD)
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)

 

[SandRat]

No emergencies, all seems back to normal. Week will close out nicely if all holds true.

Any oddities for you?

[AZamericonnie]

Very nice to see you as well Conor! *hugs*

Did you get caught up on your rest?

[ConorMacNessa]

Actually, I'm a little under the weather tonite - felt really crummy today - not so bad now. :)

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

---

---

It is purchased with the blood of Patriots!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hiya, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sleep better last night? Hope you rested well.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks Kathy - slept better last night but am under the weather this evening - was sick at work but stuck it out - I think I'm getting over it.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Yep...glad it’s Friday!

I will be out of town this weekend, and where I am going...to my aunt’s house...there is very little internet connection to speak of. So....I might not get to post tunes this weekend if I can’t get my aircard to work.

I am going to enjoy being out in the country with the bunnies, though.:D

[luvie]

Awwwww...sorry you’re not feeling well. Hope you’re better soon!

[ConorMacNessa]

THE SOLDIER’S CODE

---

Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses troops of the 101st Airborne Division prior to D-Day Normandy, 5JUN1944

The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.