FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 06 November 09

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

POLLUTION RESPONSE

U.S. Coast Guard pollution response teams respond to an explosion at the Caribbean Petroleum Corp. tank farm in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, Oct. 23, 2009. U.S. Coast Guard photo

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.

HELICOPTER HUSTLE

U.S. Army paratroopers prepare to load into a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during an air-assault mission to detain a known militant in the Bermel district of Paktika province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009. The paratroopers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company B, 3rd Battalion, 509th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Andrya Hill

HEALING TOUCH

U.S. and Italian medical personnel apply lotion to an Afghan child’s face during a cooperative medical engagement near Camp Stone, Afghanistan, Oct. 7, 2009. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Marc I. Lane

Charlie Parker ~ Bebop & Bird

Bette Midler ~ Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy

Little Anthony & The Imperials ~ Wishful Thinking

Tommy Overstreet ~ Heaven Is My Woman’s Love

Michael Flatley ~ Lord of The Dance

LANCER POWER

A B1-B Lancer takes off from an air base in Southwest Asia, Oct 21, 2009, on a combat mission. The B1-B is deployed from Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., in support of operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt Robert Barney)

CLINIC CAT ON ORDERS TO LUKE

Max, a 21-pound gray tabby cat, is on official Army orders to the Luke Air Force Base Veterinary Clinic in Glendale, Ariz. Not only does he increase the morale of the staff and visitors to the clinic, he also officially provides "Fat Cat Security and Pest Control" as stated in his orders. (Photo by Deborah Silliman Wolfe)

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John Tesh ~ Amazing Grace

The Impacts ~ Canadian Sunset

Ronnie Milsap ~ Silent Night (After The Fight)

The Chariots ~ Gloria

Reba McEntire ~ The Night The Lights Went Out In Georgia

NY JETS CHEERLEADERS

091103-N-2147L-002 NEW YORK, (Nov. 03, 2009) A Marine speaks with New York Jets cheerleaders aboard the amphibious transport dock ship Pre-commissioning Unit (PCU) New York (LPD 21). New York is New York is pierside in New York and will be commissioned Nov. 7. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st class Corey Lewis/Released)

ROBOT REPAIR SHOP HELPS KEEP TROOPS SAFE

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[SandRat]

In.

[SandRat]

Baby Buddy

U.S. Army Sgt. Amy Emde, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, holds a little girl as the girl's mother
receives clothing from Iraq's 5-2 National Police Brigade and the 5-2 Federal Police Training Team,
in one of the poorest areas of Baghdad, Nov. 1.

Photo by Senior Airman Michael Wykes, Joint Combat Camera Center-Iraq.

[MrEdd]

evening.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

Prayers going up

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!

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.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good grief.....is everyone's internet as insufferably slow as mine?????

[SandRat]

How a legacy of duty ties service members throughout time

http://www.svherald.com/content/news/2009/11/05/how-legacy-duty-ties-service-members-throughout-time


Pvt. Brett Reidt, 17, of Company A, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion, right, and World War II Army veteran John Roach, 100, of Sierra Vista cut a cake at Wednesday’s annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee. The pair were the youngest and oldest soldiers at the event. (Bill Hess • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess
Herald/Review

FORT HUACHUCA — Every veteran has a legacy link that connects soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines back to the days when the United States was fighting for its independence, Sierra Vista Councilman Tom Reardon said.

“I think veterans are a special breed,” the retired Army chief warrant officer said.

Speaking at the annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee, Reardon said every veteran “has a legacy link that goes all the way back to Lexington in 1775.”

He was referring to the first battle streamer of nearly 200 that adorns the Army flag and is always the one that is front and center when the banner is displayed. Reardon told a number of vignettes to show the special linkage to legacy.

One was about a noncommissioned officer he knew while serving in Belgium.

That soldier had to go to Germany to appear before an NCO board and when driving back to Belgium, he stopped in a small town named Bastogne.

The soldier was overwhelmed by the people who patted his shoulder patch — which showed he had served in combat, in Vietnam, with the 101st Airborne.

The NCO did not recognize he was appreciated because he belonged to the unit that protected that town from Nazi attack in the Battle of the Bulge, he said.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of 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 Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
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
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[SandRat]

Mine was when I first got on but it’s back to the good now.

[AZamericonnie]

Yes!

I still can’t even view most graphics.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Rememberings our soldiers at Fort Hood.....

And Never Forget our troops who have given their all for our freedom.

Some Gave All

[PERKY2004]

In. It’s a sad day for the U.S. Military. Prayers up for all those touched by the Fort Hood tragedy.

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Ma for this evenings thread. *Hugs*

[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. 

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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. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

My news guy just said the shooter is not dead!

Anybody have a Fort Hood link??

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

I just saw the same...not dead & only one shooter.

News is often fluid & it may change over the next few days even.

I’ll look for a link

[Kathy in Alaska]

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