~ 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.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
