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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 09/14/2009 6:00:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska

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Fort Greely is a United States Army launch site for anti-ballistic missiles located approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. It is also the home of the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC), as Fort Greely is one of the coldest areas in Alaska, and can accommodate cold, extreme cold, or temperate weather tests depending on the season.

Fort Greely has a proud history. Because of its location and environment, it has been the site for cold-weather training and testing of operations and equipment through the past half century. Until the late 1990’s, its primary tenant units included the Cold Regions Test Center and the Northern Warfare Training Center.

In 2001, Fort Greely was partially removed from the BRAC list, in order to support the nation’s strategic objective of missile defense. Today, Fort Greely proudly serves as the primary support base
for a host of tenants that support the Ground-based
Midcourse Defense (GMD) initiative.

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The camp was established in 1942 as Big Delta Army Air Field. During World War II, The Alaska Highway was built to connect an existing road in Dawson Creek, British Columbia, Canada with the Richardson Highway in Alaska, a distance of 1423 miles. The Alaska Highway met the Richardson Highway at Delta Junction, 5 miles north on the Richardson Highway from what is now Fort Greely.

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The United States used the base to aid Russia against Germany and Japan by sending airplanes and supplies authorized by the Lend-lease act through Alaska and into the Russian Far East. The name was later changed to Allen Army Airfield. After World War II, Fort Greely was built south of the air field.

Learn More About The History Of Fort Greely HERE!

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In 1995, Fort Greely was selected for realignment (but not closure) as a cost-saving measure. Only the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC) and Public Works functions were to remain on the installation. Large portions of the post were to be closed and, at one point, the main post was to be turned over to the city of Delta Junction for use as a private prison. Ultimately, plans for the prison fell through.

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In 2001, headquarters for the Northern Warfare Training Center and Cold Regions Test Center were moved to nearby Fort Wainwright. Training ranges were also transferred to Fort Wainwright control and renamed Donnelly Training Area. Though its command moved, CRTC continued operating from Fort Greely. The Northern Warfare Training Center also continued operations at Black Rapids Training Facility.

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After the United states announced that it would withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, Fort Greely was selected as a site for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. Starting in the summer of 2002, the United States government began work on the missile defense installation at Fort Greely, planning to deploy a total of 25 to 30 anti-ballistic missiles by 2010. Concurrently, the Missile Defense Command took command of Fort Greely, relinquishing direct Army control, while the Army retained control of the nearby Donnelly Training Area.

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Testing efforts are centered at the Bolio Lake Range Complex, approximately 10 miles south of Fort Greely. Arkansas Range is the main test site for mines and small arms. Washington Range is a multi-purpose range used for air defense missile firings, artillery tests, such as Sense and Destroy Armor (SADARM), and smoke and obscurant tests requiring large areas and mobility testing. Texas Range is available for direct-fire tests, as well as sensor, small arms, and missile tests. Oklahoma Range, primarily used for indirect-fire work, is capable of observed fire to 30 km and unobserved fire to 50 km.

Learn More About Fort Greely HERE!

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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. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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161 posted on 09/15/2009 12:31:14 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


162 posted on 09/15/2009 12:43:11 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: JMJJR

Welcome to the Canteen, JMJJR. Were you in the Army for your summer visit?


163 posted on 09/15/2009 1:17:59 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: LUV W
That particular picture is at Ft Greely, but this is a yard in my neighborhood this May.


164 posted on 09/15/2009 1:59:45 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Good morning Kathy. (57)


165 posted on 09/15/2009 2:12:54 AM PDT by Pusterfuss (I will give your president the same respect you gave mine.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Looks like they're there for the pastries.

Great video @ 153 :)

166 posted on 09/15/2009 2:50:38 AM PDT by 4woodenboats
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To: Kathy in Alaska
((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

167 posted on 09/15/2009 2:59:22 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Brad's Gramma

BTTT


168 posted on 09/15/2009 2:59:39 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

BTTT


169 posted on 09/15/2009 3:00:04 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe

((HUGS))Good morning, Lauren. Thanks for this morning’s thread.


170 posted on 09/15/2009 3:01:20 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SandRat

OMG...I don’t know the whole story as to what is going on with SandRat (the link yesterday didn’t take me to anything), but seeing this, I will definitely keep him and his daughter in my prayers.


171 posted on 09/15/2009 3:33:13 AM PDT by Allegra (It doesn't matter what this tagline says...the liberals are going to call it "racist.")
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SandRat

We will be praying SandRat.(((((Hugs)))))


172 posted on 09/15/2009 4:17:25 AM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; MEG33; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; trussell; LUV W; ValerieTexas; ..














Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
It's a cool 71º here this morning.


173 posted on 09/15/2009 4:41:41 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO [the LIAR] has #1 spot in his sights.)
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To: Allegra

Thank you.


174 posted on 09/15/2009 6:27:53 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yes, had the pleasure of attending the NWTC.

Only trip to Alaska I remember.

I was born on Elmendorf, my father was at Ft Richardson. Came back to the lower 48 before I was a year old.


175 posted on 09/15/2009 6:28:51 AM PDT by JMJJR ( Newspeak is the official language of Oceania)
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To: SandRat

May the Lord be with you and give you strength and guidance
and may God comfort your daughter.
HUGS

176 posted on 09/15/2009 7:00:37 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; All

To Our Veterans
Our Servicemen and Women and Their Families


*We Are So Grateful*

~Good Morning Everyone~

177 posted on 09/15/2009 7:11:56 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: MEG33

Thank you Meg. The power of the Canteen Prayer Warriors is working.


178 posted on 09/15/2009 7:14:07 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: fatima

Thank You


179 posted on 09/15/2009 7:16:19 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)
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To: SandRat

Good news...Thank you for keeping us posted, dear Sandy.
I know how draining the days ahead may be..Take care of yourselves..
Meg


180 posted on 09/15/2009 7:20:27 AM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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