FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 21 May 10

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

FOSTER GRANTS?

A military working dog wears Doggles to protect his eyes as a Chinook helicopter takes off, kicking up dust and debris, during an air assault operation by U.S. soldiers assigned to Alpha Troop, 1st Squadron, 172nd Cavalry Regiment, 86th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Parwan province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2010. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jason Brace

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.

NIGHT FLIGHT OPS

An F/A-18C Hornet launches from the USS Enterprise during night-flight operations in the Atlantic Ocean, May 13, 2010. The Enterprise is conducting flight-deck certification in preparation for its 21st deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Blair

SHEEP HERDER

U.S. Army Sgt. Jason Stevens helps an Afghan boy and his father gather their sheep so they can receive treatment at the Veterinary Civil Action Program held at Barbur Village, Chowkay District, Konar Province, Afghanistan, May 2, 2010. Stevens is assigned to the 40th Infantry Division's Agricultural Development Team, California Army National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Corey Idleburg

SEQUALA SPRINT

An Afghan National Police officer and a U.S. Army soldier run up a terraced landscape while racing each other near the village of Sequala, Jalrez District, Wardak province, Afghanistan, May 11, 2010. The soldier is assigned to the 1st Platoon, 401st Military Police Company. U.S. Army photo by Sgt Russell Gilchrest

John Prine ~ New Train

Nat King Cole ~ This Can’t Be Love

Barbara Mandrell & David Houston ~ After Closing Time

Credeence Clearwater Revival ~ Have You Ever Seen The Rain

Jose Feliciano ~ Que Sara

CARAT FORMATION

U.S. Marine Corps amphibious assault vehicles return to the USS Tortuga in formation after splash operations and vehicle familiarization training during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training, CARAT, Brunei 2010, South China Sea, May 6, 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Michael Ard

CARAT RUN

U.S. Marines run to position with Brunei Air Force helicopter support overhead during an amphibious landing exercise with the Royal Brunei Landing Force, Binturan Beach, Brunei, May 7, 2010. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, and are participating in Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training 2010, also called CARAT. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kowshon Ye

HIGH SEAS

U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Jancauskas discusses with Royal Thai Navy sailors how search-and-rescue patterns are executed at sea, May 16, 2010, in Sattahip, Thailand. U.S. Coast Guardsmen taught tactics and procedures of small boat operations as part of Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Thailand 2010. CARAT is a series of bilateral exercises held annually in Southeast Asia to strengthen relationships and to enhance force readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David A. Brandenburg

George Jones ~ Wine Colored Roses

Gordon Macrae ~ My Funny Valentine

John Coltrane ~ Mr PC

Ray Stevens ~ Bridget The Midget

Tom Jones ~ She’s A Lady

KANEOHE JUMP

A U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer from Air Station Barbers Point, Hawaii, deploys during a boating safety event demonstration near Kaneohe Marine Corps Base Hawaii, May 16, 2010. The Day on the Docks event, which raised awareness about boating safety, included a 25-foot response boat from Coast Guard Station Honolulu. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anthony L. Soto

TEACHER FOR A DAY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Tiffany Summers helps students from Brain-Shapers Academy board the High Speed Vessel Swift for a tour, Port Antonio, Jamaica, May 13, 2010. Swift is supporting Southern Partnership Station, a deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in the Caribbean and Latin America. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rachael L. Leslie

THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE

A young spectator interacts with members of the Ranger Training Battalion during the 2010 Best Ranger Competition, Fort. Benning, Ga., May 08, 2010. Families and spectators were allowed to view specific portions of the competitions to cheer on their teams. DoD photo by Daren Reehl

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

This isn't IT, but I think the same kind.

[STARWISE]

U. S. Coast Guard Academy's 194 graduates throw their caps and shoulder boards in the air Wednesday at the end of commencement at the New London military academy May 19, 2010.

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God bless and protect them !

[HiJinx]

That’s gorgeous.

I Bet Old Sarge would just love her...

[Kathy in Alaska]

I bet he would....hey, Sarge, my brother just bought a boat, 41' Beneto....he found it online, maybe ebay, I'm not sure. Some sort of auction....it is in St Martin. He just got back from seeing it for the first time. He is really excited. This isn't the one, but it looks like it.

[HiJinx]

Okay, time to say godnight...we’re sitting here with eyes drooping!

See everyone tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and rest well, HJ. Thank you for your service to our country and for helping honor our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

LCol Thomas P Belkofer, USA

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

LCol Paul R Bartz, USA

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

These guys are really putting on a good show! Thanks, u...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Col John M McHugh, USA

Amazing Grace

[E.G.C.]

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.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

He was in touch with the owner by phone, and got all the inspection paperwork, and had all sorts of “ifs” in place. Then he went down to see it. But, yes, virtually sight unseen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...are things back to normal after the tornadoes? Have a nice Friday.

[E.G.C.]

Yep, things are back to normal. Save for storms around DFW yesterday. Took Bo out to the lake yesterday.

[NRA1995]

Good morning Canteeners, Cubies, Newbies & Troops! So President Calderon says, if they find illegal immigrants working in Mexico, “We send back them!”

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.

[beachn4fun]

(another unique design)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities

The DC Metroland weather report

~ Today... A mix of clouds and sun. Warm. High near 85F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight....Some clouds. Low 61F. Winds SSE at 5 to 10 mph.

Well, Dang! Looks like a rainy weekend around the homestead. Hum, but a good excuse for staying inside.

I know I'm running late. I have to catch up and get morning hellos posted. So, let me....

make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Don't touch that dial. Don't change that channel. Put down that remote. Don't leave the room. Keep your eyes on your monitor. Cause...............I'll be bock!

The Canteen is OPEN

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

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DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.