~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
LIGHTNING II
The Defense Department's first U.S. Air Force F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft soars over Destin, Fla., before landing at its new home at Eglin Air Force Base, July 14, 2011. Its pilot, Lt. Col. Eric Smith, assigned to the 58th Fighter Squadron, is the first Air Force qualified pilot for the aircraft. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joely Santiago
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.
EQUIPMENT CHECK
U.S. Marines check their equipment while firing multiple 81mm mortar rounds during Talisman Sabre 2011, a training exercise 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. The Marines are assigned to 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
PACIFIC SUNRISE
U.S. service members and civilian personnel prepare to exit the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland at sunrise during Pacific Partnership 2011 in Pohnpei, Federated States of Micronesia, July 12, 2011. The five-month humanitarian assistance initiative is also making port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea and Timor-Leste. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Russell
COMBINED FORCES
U.S. and Afghan forces march toward Gerekheyl village during an early morning patrol in Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, July 14, 2011. The U.S. soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Bravo Troop, 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tia Sokimson
LEADING THE WAY
U.S. Army Maj. Dan Browne, World Class Athlete Program distance runner, leads the way in the second semifinal heat of the men's 10,000-meter run at the 5th CISM Military World Games at Olympic Stadium in Rio de Janeiro, July 20, 2011. Browne finished ninth with a time of 31 minutes, 7.16 seconds, and advanced to the final. U.S. Army photo by Tim Hipps
ASSAULT REHEARSAL
Amphibious assault vehicles land during a mock amphibious assault rehearsal as part of Talisman Sabre 2011, an exercise on Freshwater Beach, Australia, July 18, 2011. About 14,000 U.S. personnel and 9,000 Australian personnel will participate in the exercise, designed in part to enhance stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. The vehicles are assigned to Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Capt. Caleb Eames
NIGHT LIGHT
U.S. Army soldiers light up the night by firing illumination from their M777A2, 155 mm howitzer at suspected enemy movements from Forward Operating Base Pasab in Zharay district in Afghanistan's Zabul province, July 20, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to Bravo Battery of the Automatic Battalion, 2nd Battalion, 8th Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Christopher McCann
FAMILY FRIENDS
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Jose Hernandez interacts with a local elder and his family during a security patrol in the Garmsir District in Afghanistan's Helmand province, July 8, 2011. Hernandez is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Combined Anti-Armor Team 1. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colby W. Brown
MISSION EVIDENCE
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jess McKinney looks at evidence during a mission in Bowri Tana, Khowst province, Afghanistan, July 17, 2011. McKinney is assigned to the 1st Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 6th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Watson
EXTREME HOME
Volunteers race to finish a new home for Navy veteran Barbara Marshall in Fayetteville, N.C., July 20, 2011. The new home and Marshall, who houses and aids homeless female veterans, will be featured in an upcoming episode of "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition." DOD photo by Elaine Sanchez
Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.
Lamh Foistenach Abu!
