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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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21 posted on 02/28/2011 6:19:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!


22 posted on 02/28/2011 6:20:34 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: PROCON
Doing great today, thanks! Actually I had an absolutely wasted day - took off from work because we had a repairman coming. He was scheduled from 0800 to 1200 hrs. Never showed. Called them up and they kept stringing us along. A guy finally arrived at 1800 hrs. Luckily he was able to fix the dishwasher. We've been hand washing for the last two weeks. I've had enough of that BS!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
23 posted on 02/28/2011 6:20:51 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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Permission Granted!


24 posted on 02/28/2011 6:21:57 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; PROCON; HopeandGlory; 2111USMC; BIGLOOK; All
Will have to absent myself for a while - my son is kicking me off the computer to do homework. GRRRRR!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!
25 posted on 02/28/2011 6:23:20 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines, RVN '69 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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And it is a 3-way tie for first!! Mac, Nana Hope, and Pro!!


26 posted on 02/28/2011 6:24:43 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: BIGLOOK

27 posted on 02/28/2011 6:32:53 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: 2111USMC

28 posted on 02/28/2011 6:34:22 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: SandRat

29 posted on 02/28/2011 6:35:12 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe






Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~


30 posted on 02/28/2011 6:39:11 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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Just in case....

Good night and rest well, Mac. Thanks for helping honor our military. And thank you for your service to our country.


31 posted on 02/28/2011 6:41:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: HopeandGlory

Good evening, Nana Hope...have your grapes survived the weird weather?


32 posted on 02/28/2011 6:46:40 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

I need a drum roll....

It is complete.


33 posted on 02/28/2011 6:51:16 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Evening Mac, Hugs.


34 posted on 02/28/2011 6:51:57 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: PROCON

Evening Peaches, Hugs.


35 posted on 02/28/2011 6:52:48 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: BIGLOOK

Evening BigLook, Hugs


36 posted on 02/28/2011 6:54:22 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: 2111USMC

Evening USMC


37 posted on 02/28/2011 6:55:19 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: SandRat

Evening Sandy, Hugs.


38 posted on 02/28/2011 6:56:12 PM PST by TASMANIANRED (We kneel to no prince but the Prince of Peace)
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To: PROCON

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...how was work? Any snow? Rain?


39 posted on 02/28/2011 6:56:44 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska (~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Hello Kathy . . . those that are left have buds on them . . . miracle of miracles . . . Smile!


40 posted on 02/28/2011 6:56:52 PM PST by HopeandGlory (Hey, Liberals . . . PC died on 9/11 . . . GET USED TO IT!!!)
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