FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Greely, 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

To: AZamericonnie

Trying to do so on the Canteen a little.

221 posted on 09/15/2009 12:48:34 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)

To: AZamericonnie

Yes, we are having some decent temps again. (((HUGS))) to you too.

The computer is somewhat better, but I lost some files I thought I had backed up.

222 posted on 09/15/2009 12:50:53 PM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Jimmy Carter - now the second worst POTUS ever. BHO [the LIAR] has #1 spot in his sights.)

Looking forward to the pictures.

Are their legs like stilts?

Solly went through a stage where she was long legged, gangly and a bit clumsy.. She got caught up though.

223 posted on 09/15/2009 1:43:54 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)

Thanks, unique, for the roadies!

hj.....#200!!

224 posted on 09/15/2009 1:51:14 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

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Testing something in Friendly Territory...

225 posted on 09/15/2009 2:14:11 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))

To: Kathy in Alaska

And. Failing miserably.

*sigh*

226 posted on 09/15/2009 2:14:52 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))

To: ConorMacNessa

Happy Birthday, Mac!!

Click

227 posted on 09/15/2009 2:24:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Brad's Gramma

Too cool...I saw that somewhere on some thread, but didn’t have time to check it out.

If you make it work well, and easily, please post the link so we can play too.

228 posted on 09/15/2009 2:29:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Brad's Gramma

I can read the letters and see the doggie.....

229 posted on 09/15/2009 2:29:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: TASMANIANRED

Yes, their legs are like stilts, and they at times are quite clumsy. We took them camping with us during Labor day weekend. First time they have been out for a trip like that. There were lots of dogs there at the lake. They did quite well, though some of the older dogs were not too interested in their wanting to play.

230 posted on 09/15/2009 2:52:47 PM PDT by SoldierDad (Proud Dad of a U.S. Army Infantry Soldier whose wife is expecting twins.)

To: Brad's Gramma

No you didn’t!
I see him!
Her?

Nice conformation....

231 posted on 09/15/2009 2:56:37 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support Our Troops ~ www.proudpatriots.org~)

To: HiJinx; Kathy in Alaska

You can SEE IT?????????

Well doggone *cough* it all! :)

It shows REALLY WELL on the preview on their website, but not on my end here.

Well. Go figure!

Don’t remember, Jinxie if it’s a male or female....it’s some distant relative of my girls...

http://text-image.com/convert/

232 posted on 09/15/2009 3:23:41 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))

To: Berlin_Freeper

Can YOU see this? It’s my first attempt...before your hints...others can see it, plainly...for some reason I can BARELY make it out, and that’s because I know what the pic is.......

233 posted on 09/15/2009 3:25:27 PM PDT by Brad’s Gramma (BG x 2 (and a heartbeat was heard today....))

To: AZamericonnie

*Conor MacNessa*

234 posted on 09/15/2009 3:29:15 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)

To: ConorMacNessa

235 posted on 09/15/2009 3:31:39 PM PDT by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)

They are quite cute.. They grow like kids.. Up for a while and they get tall and skinny then they fill out.

They grow like a weed until they are about 12-15 months.

I’ve been pondering the places where they were furless.. Could have been a hot spot.

I’ve only had it once with a dog.. used a cortisone powder on it.

236 posted on 09/15/2009 4:02:27 PM PDT by TASMANIANRED (TAZ:Untamed, Unpredictable, Uninhibited.)

To: Brad's Gramma

I can barely see it, but I have a sub-standard monitor here...

237 posted on 09/15/2009 4:20:44 PM PDT by HiJinx (~ Support Our Troops ~ www.proudpatriots.org~)

238 posted on 09/15/2009 4:45:37 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Not anywhere here; that is something to look forward to and dream about.

239 posted on 09/15/2009 6:00:49 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country! What else needs said?)

Click the pic…..
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for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

240 posted on 09/15/2009 7:23:00 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)

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