FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 22 October 10

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

3/5 MARINES INDIA COMPANY SECURITY

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jose Maldonado (left) and Cpl. Rocco Urso (right), both with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2, provide over watch security during an operation in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The Marines conducted a two-day operation to clear insurgents from the Wishtan area. DoD photo by Cpl. David Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

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.

PARACHUTE PACKERS

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Roger Walters (right) and Senior Airman James Perry pack parachutes at Camp Lemonier, Djibouti, on Oct. 12, 2010. Walters and Perry are both aircrew flight equipment journeymen with the 82nd Expeditionary Rescue Squadron and support pararescuemen by maintaining and issuing flight equipment, night-vision goggles, oxygen systems and parachutes. The squadron is deployed in support of Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa. DoD photo by Senior Airman Christine Clark, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

THE WINNER

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jamie Turner, a reservist and C-17 Globemaster III aircraft pilot, waves an Air Force flag as she crosses the finish line during the Ford Iron Man World Championship in Kona-Kailua, Hawaii, on Oct. 9, 2010. The championship triathlon consisted of a consecutive 2.4 mile swim, 112-mile bike race and 26-mile marathon. Turner finished first in the military female division with a time of 10:48:31. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Cohen A. Young, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

SNIPER STUDIES

A U.S. Army soldier reads over the shooting scenario for the night target competition during the International Sniper Competition on Selby Hill, Fort Benning, Ga., Oct. 13, 2010. Forces from around the world participated in the competition. U.S. Army photo by John D. Helms

101 Strings ~ Blue Coast

Alex Chilton ~ Can’t Seem To Make You Mine

Blackhawk ~ Every Once In A While

Jan & Arnie ~ Bonnie Lou

Country Ham ~ The Baptism of Jesse Taylor

BAGPIPE BLAST

U.S. Marine Corps Gunnery Sgt. Joel Daniel gives Paul Stamas, 8, a lesson on his bagpipes before a 1st Marine Division Band concert in San Francisco, Oct. 9, 2010. The public concert was part of San Francisco Fleet Week, a celebration of the naval services hosted by the city of San Francisco. Daniel is the band's enlisted conductor. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Scott Dunn

SCHOOL SUPPLIES

Canadian Lt. Jen Martin gives school supplies to one of the girls in Kabul, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2010. The Afghan National Civil Order Police delivered $3,000 worth of school supplies to the village. U.S. Army photo by G. A. Volb

3/5 MARINES INDIA COMPANY SECURITY II

U.S. Marines with India Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 2 provide security during a compound search in Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, on Oct. 7, 2010. The battalion conducted counterinsurgency operations with International Security Assistance Forces in Afghanistan. DoD photo by Cpl. David Hernandez, U.S. Marine Corps. (Released)

Bobby Bare ~ Don’t It Make You Want To Go Home

Herb Ellis ~ Pickley Wickley

Jim Reevs ~ Distant Drums

Terry Jacks ~ Seasons In The Sun

Ray Stevens ~ The Streak

FIRE TRUCK PULL

U.S. Air Force Col. Chad Franks, left, and Col. Neal Robinson lead their team in a P-19 fire truck pull during Fire Prevention Week on Moody Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 4, 2010. The team completed the pull with a time of 7:38, edging out the 23rd Logistics Readiness Squadron's fuels management flight team. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jamal D. Sutter

WELCOMING VETERANS

Veterans who were displaced five years ago by Hurricane Katrina arrive to a hero's welcome at Gulfport-Biloxi International Airport en route to the Armed Forces Retirement Home in Gulfport, Miss., Oct. 4, 2010. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III

THREAT WATCH

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kevin Murphy looks for potential threats as Afghan forces board a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter in Jahazi, Afghanistan, Oct. 17, 2010. Murphy, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Deanne Hurla

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

[beachn4fun]

REMEMBER THEM.......DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

Sgt. Carlos A. Benitez, USA, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, KIA Afghanistan 14OCT2010	Sgt. Ian M. Tawney, USMC, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division, I Marine Expeditionary Force, KIA Afghanistan 16OCT2010
Kenneth Wallin, Swedish Army, KIA Afghanistan 16OCT2010	SSgt. Joshua J. Cullins, USMC, 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force, KIA Afghanistan 19OCT2010
Acting Corporal David Barnsdale, British Army, 33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), KIA Afghanistan 19OCT2010

[luvie]

Sorry Chuck's had some difficulties, but.......



Happy Birthday to....
YOU!!!
And many more, Chuck!

[luvie]

It's Friday!!!
I'm sooooo excited!
All of you have the BEST weekend!
(((hugs)))

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Thanks, LUV W.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV W. Thanks and (((HUGS))) to you.

[beachn4fun]

Whoa Pro... I know I am hearing-impaired but don't yell so loud!

hehe...((HUGS))

Hope you have a real lazylicious weekend.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho.. Happy Friday to you all!~~~~~~

Now time for a joke.....

A $5 note walks into a bar.
The bartender says ‘Get outta here! We don’t serve your type.
This is a singles bar.’

Support our Military and Family memebers Always, God Bless each and everyone of them!

Hello Kathy in Alaska & oldteen. The weekend is near, for us maybe a small bit of snow, heck maybe a large bit of snow.***((((HUGS)))***

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Beachy!

*HUGS*

TGIF!!!

I was out and about all morning and not on the computer.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[SevenofNine]

Hey TOmkow that good ad for upcoming TLC special I going watch it LOL!

[oldteen]

Good afternoon beachie! *hugs*

Gee, I get a woohoo and had to back up to see why! 'Twas a surprise! Thank you!

Have a most wonderful weekend!

[oldteen]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

CHUCK

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

SSgt Joshua J Cullins, USMC
1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company,
1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

[E.G.C.]

Thanks Oldteen((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Last Post

RIP

Acting Corporal David Barnsdale, British Army
33 Engineer Regiment (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

Flowers of the Forest

[tomkow6]

  CHUCK!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy weekend, beachy...((HUGS))...less than 30 days til I wing off to California. I can't wait.

[SevenofNine]

Breaking news French has raised the retirement age from 60 to 62 and Laker fan riot broke out

iDeskCNN iDeskCNN
breaking: The French Senate has passed the pension reform plan.
59 minutes ago Favorite Retweet Reply

[E.G.C.]

((LOL))Thanks Tomkow6.:-D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, E...((HUGS))...sorry to hear that Chuck is having a rough time. Prayers that he will be feeling better soon.