FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~29 July 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOMECOMING HUG

U.S. Navy Lt. Lief Walroth greets his son during a homecoming celebration for members of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11 during a port visit by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise to Mayport, Fla., July 13, 2011. The Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are returning to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr.

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.

RIVER CROSSING

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Russell crosses the Tarnek River in Qalat City, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011. Russell, a platoon sergeant, is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force. Team members work with Afghan officials to improve governance, stability and development throughout the province. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

PARACHUTE PLUNGE

Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Tom Travis exits from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over St. Mere Eglise at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 13, 2011. Travis jumped with U.S. Army Civil Affairs Operations Command, Airborne troops, who hosted the U.K.'s 4th Parachute Regiment in a joint training mission. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres

INTRO TO WEAPONS

Navy midshipmen teach freshmen from the class of 2015 how to operate weapons on a gun range during Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 6, 2011. The six-week training period serves as a transition from civilian to military life for the students. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorre

LEAP FROGGING

Navy Chief Petty Officer Larry Summerfield, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, jumps from a C-130 cargo aircraft during a training jump above Turner Field at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, July 2, 2011. The Leap Frogs perform aerial parachute demonstrations across the United States to support Naval Special Warfare and Navy Recruiting. Summerfield is a special warfare operator (SEAL). U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle TurnerJ. Bego

NEW BASE VISIT

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran uses a hand signal to direct his security force while Army officials visit Bala Hesar, a fortress in Gardez, Afghanistan, that serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area, June 27, 2011. Duran is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adam L. Mathis

IDENTICAL ACHIEVEMENT

U.S. Army Capts. Nathan Dyer, left, and Jonathan Dyer, identical twins, take the oath of office at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, July 2, 2011. Nathan, an AH-64D Apache pilot and platoon leader assigned the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, and Jonathan, the logistics and supply officer for the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, were both promoted to captain before taking the oath. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Bart Lomont

CONVOY CONTACT

Afghan children approach a U.S Forces convoy to ask for spent brass, pens and water in the Alingar district of Laghman province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2011. The convoy includes members of the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction team, en route to check on a school construction site and talk with Alingar leaders. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane

GREYHOUND LAUNCH

U.S. Navy Lt. Jerrod Washburn signals the launch of a C-2A Greyhound from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Arabian Sea, June 30, 2011. Washburn is a flight deck shooter. The Greyhound is assigned to Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron 30. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Feddersen< P>

MORTAR MUSCLE

U.S. Marine Cpl. Samuel G. Potenti drops a mortar round into an M252 81mm mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 14, 2011. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Polenti is a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan O'Lowney

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
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[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((Hugs))

Fishing has been poor lately, in more ways than just no fish running. The state has come up with new rules which no one likes. But that's what gov't's for, ain't it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

So looking forward to the weekend.

Hope you get some clean rain. *HUGS*

One of the IT guys took my hard drive apart and is transferring the mostly tunes I have on it to a new drive. He wasn’t there this morning, and left for the afternoon, so I’m hoping to find out the final disposition in the morning.

AND I got to talking to the other IT guy and he is willing to get me a list to get all the computer stuff here at the house upgraded, and me wireless and protected from the outside world.....and he will come to the house and hook everything up. I am not handy in that department, but would love to be wireless, especially now with my iPad. And my Dad is becoming less and less mobile, so he could use my laptop from his chair.

The IT guy has a side business as a computer guru/geek squad guy. I am really excited about having someone close at hand. He showed me what he can do from his own computer.

[MEG33]

LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Really good to see you....hope you don’t have to move too far.

Zac Brown Band - Knee Deep

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UJbG7256ZLY

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Thanks, unique, for the WooHoo!!

Taz.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[E.G.C.]

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

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...hope your heat is letting up some. Is Bo enjoying his new pool?

[E.G.C.]

He sure is. Went out to the lake yesterday. Had a great walk out there.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Yeah, well...here we go again!

The DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Sunny...Hot with highs around 100.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.

~ Tonight...Mostly clear in the evening...
Then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph...
Becoming northwest after midnight.

Not going to the gym this morning.
Still have so much to do since I was off on Tuesday.
And, I have a meeting scheduled at 1300,
which will take away another 30-60 minutes.
Plus, I needed to get my Canteen fix.
After all it's Friday

Time for me to make my rounds.
But, you stay right where you are.
Don't leave the room...I'll be bock!

Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

Come 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.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and Good night Ma ((HUGS))
We made it! T G I F
Things still hectic?
Things are getting extremely busy at work
and it's taking away my FReeping time. SAD!
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[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning Kathy! *HUGS* on the 6:49 local into Washington - on time and cruising! Had a great night out with Mrs. MacNessa - didn' get home until after 11:00. Hope all is well with you! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy! *HUGS* TGIF!!! Hope you're having a greaty Friday! 
 
Lamh Foistenach Abu!

Posting from my BlackBerry mobile HQ.

[beachn4fun]

100?

[beachn4fun]

100?

[beachn4fun]

100?

[beachn4fun]

100?