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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico ~ 01 MARCH 2011
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 02/28/2011 6:05:11 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico

Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas. With an area of approximately 1,700 square miles, it is the second largest such installation in the Army behind the adjacent White Sands Missile Range, and the largest TRADOC installation.

Nestled at the base of the rugged Franklin Mountains, Fort Bliss was established in 1848 to support settlers and act as a liaison to the Native American population and the Mexican government, making it one of the oldest Army posts.

In 1878, Fort Bliss was established as a permanent post; the Buffalo Soldiers of the Ninth Cavalry were sent to Fort Bliss to prevent further trouble over the salt beds and the usage of Rio Grande water for irrigation purposes.

In January 1914, John J. Pershing arrived in El Paso to take command of the Army 8th Brigade that was stationed at Fort Bliss. At the time, the Mexican Revolution was in underway in Mexico, and the 8th Brigade had been assigned the task of securing the U.S.-Mexico border.

In March 1915, under the command of General Frederick Funston, Pershing led the 8th Brigade on the failed 1916–1917 Punitive Expedition into Mexico in search of the outlaw Pancho Villa.

Learn More About The History Of Fort Bliss Here!

Fort Bliss is the home of seven Forces Command warfighting units - the 32d Army Air and Missile Defense Command, 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 31st Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 108th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade, the 204th MI Battalion, and the 978th Military Police Company.

 Over its distinguished history, Fort Bliss has served as an infantry post, a cavalry post, and the premier Air Defense Center of Excellence. With 1.1 million acres, this post is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and can accommodate every weapon system in the Army.

 Excellent ranges and training area, coupled with the third longest runway in the nation, make Fort Bliss a premiere facility for training, mobilization and deploying combat forces. The Mission at Fort Bliss is to train, sustain, mobilize, and deploy members of the joint team to conduct global, full spectrum operations in support of the national military strategy, while providing for the well-being of the regional military community.

   

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: ConorMacNessa

Ye hae 100


101 posted on 02/28/2011 7:54:03 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: AZamericonnie

Thanks, AZ, for the “white” tribute.

A safe and sane commute today? No distractions? *HUGS*


102 posted on 02/28/2011 7:54:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: SandRat
Two for two and I wasn't trying for either of them! :)

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
103 posted on 02/28/2011 7:55:28 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: BIGLOOK
Never snitch on a brother....

Apparently you didn't get the satire....:=)

104 posted on 02/28/2011 7:56:03 PM PST by PROCON (Republicans: we elected you, DON'T let us down; 2011: the year of REPEAL!)
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To: AZamericonnie
Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
105 posted on 02/28/2011 7:56:50 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: LUV W

I’m happy to share.


106 posted on 02/28/2011 8:01:57 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; PROCON; LUV W; ...


THE TORCH IS PASSED.

“Let the word go forth from this time and place, to friend and foe alike, that the torch has been passed to a new generation of Americans - born in this century, tempered by war, disciplined by a hard and bitter peace, proud of our ancient heritage - and unwilling to witness or permit the slow undoing of those human rights to which this nation has always been committed, and to which we are committed today at home and around the world. Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”

President John F. Kennedy





Lamh Foistenach Abu!
107 posted on 02/28/2011 8:02:12 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Win Or Lose
March 1, 2011

During the 2009 college football season, University of Texas quarterback Colt McCoy began every post-game interview by thanking God for the opportunity to play. When he was injured early in the national championship game, he was forced to watch from the sidelines as his team lost.

The apostle Paul experienced God’s deliverance many times, but he didn’t insist on things going his way. From prison in Rome he wrote to Timothy: “I am already being poured out as a drink offering, and the time of my departure is at hand” (2 Tim. 4:6). Some might say that Paul had failed to accomplish his goals and that his life was ending in defeat. But he saw it differently: “I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith” (v.7). He looked forward to an eternal crown (v.8).

As we walk with God, we can praise Him for His faithfulness—win or lose.

I can always count on God, my heavenly Father,
For He changes not; He always is the same.
Yesterday, today, forever, He is faithful,
And I know He loves me, praise His holy name! —Felten

In every change He faithful will remain. —Katharina von Schlegel

Read: 2 Timothy 4:1-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. —2 Timothy 4:7
Bible in a year:
Numbers 23-25; Mark 7:14-37


108 posted on 02/28/2011 8:03:09 PM PST by The Mayor (Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is Liberty!)
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To: TASMANIANRED

109 posted on 02/28/2011 8:03:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: AZamericonnie

We closed today.

They said it would take 30 minutes...it took 3 hours.

There was a glitch that had to be cleared up.

We have a ton of work to do after we get the electricity and water turned on.


110 posted on 02/28/2011 8:04:22 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: TASMANIANRED

We had wildfires all over our area over the weekend along with
high winds and blowing sand. We NEED it. There were people
killed in a highway accident caused by the dense smoke from one
of the fires. :(


111 posted on 02/28/2011 8:05:29 PM PST by luvie (I'd rather be a Tea Bagger than a FLEEbagger! :))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

The commute was safe & sane...not so sure about the day! LOL

Got gas on the reservaion today for $3.54.

Hope Dad had a good day! *hugs*


112 posted on 02/28/2011 8:05:48 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: PROCON; ConorMacNessa
I got it....I was the first guilty party.

All politics is satire lately...and life is a war zone once again.

Now let's concentrate on the more important things. With an NFL strike or shut out coming, the Army/Navy game may well be the game of the year.

Think I'll go with Navy.
113 posted on 02/28/2011 8:06:07 PM PST by BIGLOOK (Keelhaul Congress!)
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To: PROCON

It’s been 10 months since we first started looking.

We put an offer in writing in early November.. It has taken 4 months.


114 posted on 02/28/2011 8:06:10 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: HopeandGlory

We are too....sandstorms, wildfires, cracked lips....

Gotta love Texas when there’s a drought! Hope you get rain
soon....and us, too!


115 posted on 02/28/2011 8:09:25 PM PST by luvie (I'd rather be a Tea Bagger than a FLEEbagger! :))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SandRat; PROCON; AZamericonnie; BIGLOOK; 2111USMC; TASMANIANRED; HopeandGlory
Must retire. The bugler just sauntered into the barracks and the 0500 reveille is not far off. Will talk to you all on the morrow. Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
116 posted on 02/28/2011 8:10:02 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I think if I actually go to sleep a tsunami wouldn’t wake me.

I think the storm front is going to be quiet for the next several days.

I hate spring warming up too quick...Spawns those buggers every time.


117 posted on 02/28/2011 8:10:38 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: SandRat

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...how was the start of another week? Pretty much settled in? You have another road trip coming up...this week?


118 posted on 02/28/2011 8:12:14 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: LUV W

Yup, we finally got the keys. Now we can really start working.


119 posted on 02/28/2011 8:13:43 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: LUV W

Yup, we finally got the keys. Now we can really start working.


120 posted on 02/28/2011 8:18:44 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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