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

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[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)

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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

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[ConorMacNessa]

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[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

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[HiJinx]

Good evening, Kathy!
Ready for Friday? I sure am!!

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!

I Support Our U.S. Military!!

[oldteen]

Evenin' Kathy! *hugs*

Thanks for tonights TGIF!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

YAY!!!!!!!!!! Friday!!!!!!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

Sgt. Carlos A. Benitez, USA, 7th Squadron, 10th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division, KIA Afghanistan 14OCT2010

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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Nana Hope...((HUGS))...and thanks for today’s Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[luvie]

Ahhhhhhh....finally Friday!....and I have the day off! Yay!

[PROCON]

finally Friday!....and I have the day off! Yay!

WHAT???!

Wanna come up and help me log my back 40?!

[HiJinx]

MA, you put together a great post tonight...like that you highlighted 3/5 Marines. That ought to bring a smile to Conor’s evening!

I’m gonna rustle up some grub, now. Nana has an ‘interview’ with a friend for a new job, possibly. She truly despises her current situation because of her boss’s inadequacies and was invited by a friend to ‘come visit us’ this evening. Fingers crossed!

See you in a bit!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks for the photos from India Company of my old battalion! 3/5 has been sustaining casualties in the last week, but they are giving a damned good account of themselves - kicking ass and taking names, just like in the old days!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.