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.

[BIGLOOK]

Not yet.....I'm a about to head out to try my luck.

It's lovely here too....and I need a break from the news.

[oldteen]

Aloha BIG!! How the islands doin’?

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, Shipmate! How goes it in Paradise?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

You’ll be busy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Well you’re no help. LOLOL!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

SSgt. Richard J. Tieman, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Not a problem. I do that myself, at times (when my mind is clear...lol)

[ConorMacNessa]

Yes indeed!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today’s Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[SandRat]

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?’

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

Author Unknown~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good luck!! And I am heading for home.

[ConorMacNessa]

Drive safely, Kathy! See you soon!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

What I can make out is...an old man with a beard, right above him a child with a halo around it’s head, an arm with the fingers in sign language, not seeing a thumb, but would hope it is I Love You, rather than the sign of evil. All the other I just can figure out.

[oldteen]

OOPS..that should be ‘can’t’ figure out...lol.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

LCol. Thomas P. Belkofer, USA, KIA Afghanistan 18MAY2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[SandRat]

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek?
To My Church have you been true?’

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
‘No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can’t always be a saint.

I’ve had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn’t mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I’ve wept unmanly tears.

I know I don’t deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you’ve a place for me here, Lord,
It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don’t, I’ll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

‘Step forward now, you soldier,
You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets,
You’ve done your time in Hell.’

Author Unknown~

[luvie]

WooHoo! Finally Friday and I am actually off tomorrow. Sweeeeet!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

How are you doing tonite?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Howdy LUVVY!! How U B this fine Thursday evening? Off tomorrow?? WTG!! *hugs*

[PROCON]

Hiya Conor, a bit late tonight, I promise, no poets tonight, unless you insist!:=)