FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 09 September 2011

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

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

TWO MONTHS AWAY

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Marc De St. Aubin hugs his daughters after the U.S. 7th Fleet command ship USS Blue Ridge arrives at Commander, Fleet Activities Yokosuka, Japan, Aug. 29, 2011. The Blue Ridge returned to Yokosuka after a two-month patrol throughout the Pacific region. De St. Aubin is an intelligence specialist. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Melvin F. Orr III

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.

WALL OF HISTORY

Retired Flight Officer Donald Jackson looks at photos from his former unit, the 477th Bombardment Group, during the Tuskegee Airmen's 40th national convention at Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Md., Aug. 4, 2011. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

RETIREE’S VIEW

Retired U.S. Air Force Col. Charles E. McGee Jr. smiles for a portrait shot before an interview with Robert Wynn of Lucasfilm at the Tuskegee Airmen's 40th national convention at the Gaylord National Hotel in National Harbor, Md., Aug. 4, 2011. The Tuskegee Airmen meet annually to mark their service to the nation. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Vernon Young Jr.

BATTLEFIELD VIEW

A U.S. Marine MV-22 Osprey aircrew member scans the terrain during a mission supporting U.S. Marine Corps Gen. John R. Allen, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 4, 2011. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Michael O'Connor

TWO PILOTS

U.S. Navy Lt. C.J. Simonsen, the opposing solo pilot, performs a maneuver alongside the lead solo pilot during the 62nd annual Seattle Seafair Fleet Week in Seattle, Wash., Aug. 5, 2011. Seafair activities allow U.S. and Canadian sailors and Coast Guard personnel to promote awareness of the maritime forces. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Johnson

QALAT PATROL

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Steven Armenta patrols through Qalat City, Afghanistan, Aug. 9, 2011. Armenta is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

TENT DESIGN

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Perez cuts a board for the construction of three Alaska tents that will be used to house incoming troops at Camp Nathan Smith in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Aug. 3. 2011. Members of the Kandahar Provincial Reconstruction Team assisted Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 1. U.S. Army photo by Senior Airman Sean Martin

HAWKS IN A ROW

U.S. Navy sailors perform maintenance on MH-60S Seahawk helicopters aboard the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the South China Sea, Aug. 9, 2011. The Ronald Reagan is under way in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. The sailors are assigned to Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 4. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Nolan Kahn

CITY FLOOD

A Coast Guard C-130 Hercules fixed-winged aircraft provides an aerial view of areas affected by Hurricane Irene near Oregon Inlet in Elizabeth City, N.C., Aug. 29, 2011. The C-130 crew is assigned to Coast Guard Air Station Elizabeth City. The Coast Guard is providing overflights to assist state and local agencies as part of the joint response to the hurricane. U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class Stephen Lehmann

IRENE WINDS

Soldiers prepare tactical vehicles for a mission as Hurricane Irene blows in North Carolina, Aug. 27, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 230th Brigade Support Battalion, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, North Carolina Army National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Capt. Richard Scoggins

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening! Sorry I have been absent lately.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a close second....Nana Hope snags the second!!

[luvie]

It is! It takes my breath away when I see it! The question is.....how on EARTH did he get up there!

God bless all our troops, past, present and future!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Hope your commute was easy and no critters to hinder your way. Any piggies lately? *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three...Sand bags the bronze!!

Off to home so I can see the picture. d:o)

[SandRat]

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Gut Shabbos!

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

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It is purchased with the blood of Patriots!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

And a very good evening to you Conor...you have been missed!

I know you have had way more than your fair share of health issues as of late so NO need to apologize.

I do hope your knee issue is getting better AND your getting a much better nights sleep now! *hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks, Connie! Still struggling with the knee - started PT last night - will probably be there for a while. Had a sleep study a couple of nights ago - will probably go on a CPAP machine to aid sleep.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank YOU Kathy for this evening’s thread of our finest at work!

Commute was good. The big hawk came by for a visit today & he was magnificent as always other than that & the daily cotton tail, the critters are at bay.

This has been the first ‘year without a duck’! LOL

A good day for you? The circle was clear & no meeses? *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Scoutmaster...is that Senor Potato?:) *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Great Pic Luvie...feeling a little vertigo coming on! :) *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch, and Gut Shabbes to you.

Are you back in the work groove after Labor Day?

[Kathy in Alaska]

NO ducks??? Not one? Were you mean to them? LOL!!

Hawks are magnificent birds, and you have a bunny, too!

Every now and then we have hawks in our trees looking for a duck dinner.

[oldteen]

Evenin' everyone! *hugs*

Hope all are doing well! TGIF!

[SandRat]

Es Senior Chi..wow..wah. lol

[luvie]

Nite, patriot! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey...that’s a happy frog!