FReeper Canteen ~ Happy Flag Day ~ Happy Birthday United States Army ~ 14 JUNE 2011

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Happy Flag Day!

Happy Birthday United States Army!

The Fourth of July is traditionally celebrated as America's birthday, but the idea of an annual day specifically celebrating the Flag is believed to have first originated in 1885. BJ Cigrand, a schoolteacher, arranged for the pupils in the Fredonia, Wisconsin Public School, District 6, to observe June 14 (the 108th anniversary of the official adoption of The Stars and Stripes) as 'Flag Birthday'.

 In numerous magazines and newspaper articles and public addresses over the following years, Cigrand continued to enthusiastically advocate the observance of June 14 as 'Flag Birthday', or 'Flag Day'.

In 1894, the governor of New York directed that on June 14 the Flag be displayed on all public buildings. With BJ Cigrand and Leroy Van Horn as the moving spirits, the Illinois organization, known as the American Flag Day Association, was organized for the purpose of promoting the holding of Flag Day exercises.

On June 14th, 1894, under the auspices of this association, the first general public school children's celebration of Flag Day in Chicago was held in Douglas, Garfield, Humboldt, Lincoln, and Washington Parks, with more than 300,000 children participating.

Adults, too, participated in patriotic programs. Franklin K. Lane, Secretary of the Interior, delivered a 1914 Flag Day address in which he repeated words he said the flag had spoken to him that morning: "I am what you make me; nothing more. I swing before your eyes as a bright gleam of color, a symbol of yourself."

Inspired by these three decades of state and local celebrations, Flag Day - the anniversary of the Flag Resolution of 1777 - was officially established by the Proclamation of President Woodrow Wilson on May 30th, 1916. While Flag Day was celebrated in various communities for years after Wilson's proclamation, it was not until August 3rd, 1949, that President Truman signed an Act of Congress designating June 14th of each year as National Flag Day.

Two hundred and thirty-six years ago, the United States Army was established to defend our Nation. From the Revolutionary War to the current operations taking place around the world, our Soldiers remain Army Strong with a deep commitment to our core values and beliefs.

This 236th birthday commemorates America’s Army – Soldiers, Families and Civilians – who are achieving a level of excellence that is truly Army Strong. Being Army Strong goes beyond physical endurance and mental preparedness. It encompasses an indomitable spirit, and high ethical and moral values.

 These are not only desirable traits in a person, but in a Nation that wishes to live up to the ideals and vision of its founders. We are “America’s Army: The Strength of the Nation." Army Senior Leaders Birthday Message

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

 

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, Army!!

[SandRat]

Almost like the 1974 Mountain fire on post that cooked off the the WWII practice artillery cause the mountains were used as impact areas.

[HiJinx]

If anything cooks off in this fire, it’s going to be garbage left by illegals.

[luvie]

I hope they put that fire out before it gets any closer to y’all!

.....and also the ones in east Arizona. I understand...I’ve seen it here...there was another one today, not as big as yours...it’s scary and depressing to see the aftermath.

Praying for rain for AZ and TX!

[luvie]

PS....how did your first day back at work go? I thought about you. :)

[luvie]

Just found my new “status” on Facebook! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthdayh!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

3) If your sister hits you, don’t hit her back. They always catch the second person.

Too true!!

Good evening, Idaho...((HUGS))...thanks for these truths.

[SandRat]

A little tired when I got home but other wise good.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Kathy! On the morning train into Washington - on time and rolling! (((HUGS))) hope all is well with you! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning to our valiant Troops, our Vets, to our Families, FRiends, Allies and to all Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Of course, the Commie bastards at Google are not observing Flag Day! Sadly, I am not even slightly surprised.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Arrowhead1952]

Happy Flag Day to everyone at the Canteen.
77º before 0630 today and headed for 102 this afternoon.

[MEG33]

Happy Flag Day...Long May She Wave

Happy Birthday U S Army!
Good Morning To The Canteen

[MEG33]

My handiman has stopped working on my house repairs..The heat made him sick..

I have no gutters around the back..but sadly no need for them either.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ARMY

~ Today... Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.

~ Tonight...Mostly cloudy with isolated showers in the evening...
Then partly cloudy after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s.
North winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.

Almost caught up on stuff.
Gonna make my rounds, take a walk and then get back to it.
But, you stay right where you are.
Don't touch that dial. And, remember – I’ll be watching!

The FR Canteen is

So, come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee,
pancakes,
conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM

DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above Honoring those who have served before.

[ConorMacNessa]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY U.S. ARMY!!!

Blood on the Risers

Lamh Foistenach Abu!