FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 21 October 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

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

HOME AT LAST

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Andrew Vanburen embraces his spouse during a homecoming on Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 19, 2011. Vanburen is assigned to 2D Marine Division, which recently returned from a deployment to Afghanistan. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Desiree Mora

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.

RIDGELINE SCOUTS

U.S. Army Spcs. Ryan Roach, left, and Jared Price scout a ridgeline for enemies during Operation Lionheart in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Sept. 12, 2011. Roach and Price are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. Zackary Root

EARLY MORNING EXERCISE

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Theodore McCormick prepares to load an amphibious assault vehicle to begin Clear, Hold, Build Exercise 2 on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011. McCormick is a machine gunner assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, Kilo Company. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder

INCHING FORWARD

Army Pfc. Emerson Vindel inches his way forward during warm up drills during training on Camp Swift, Texas. The soldiers are members of the Texas National Guard's Company C. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Malcolm McClendon

DIG DUTY

Marine Corps Cpl. Richard Mikesell digs in a machine gun position during an exercise on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center in Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Sept. 16, 2011. Mikesell is a squad leader assigned to Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder

GOLDEN DRAGON

U.S. sailors prepare an F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Golden Dragons of Strike Fighter Squadron 192 for flight operations aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 20, 2011. John C. Stennis is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and support missions as part of Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter M. Wayman

SECTOR OF FIRE

U.S. Army Spc. Christopher Fox secures his sector of fire during a key leader engagement in Qalat city, Afghanistan, Sept. 21, 2011. Fox is an automatic rifleman assigned to the Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul, and deployed from the Massachusetts National Guard. Team members visited a local village and the Qalat prison to conduct key leader engagements. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

OPERATION TOFAN 2

U.S. Army soldiers fire at an enemy hiding position during Operation Tofan 2 in Suri Khel, Afghanistan, Sept. 16, 2011. The objective was to clear insurgents from the town of Suri Khel and prevent them from returning. The soldiers are assigned to 6th Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Joseph Watson

LIFT UP

A helicopter hoists U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Aaron Albright after a successful jump during swimmer qualification in Norfolk, Va., Sept. 21, 2011. Albright, an aviation warfare systems operator, is a search and rescue swimmer assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Seven 7. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Brandon Keck

GREEN FLAG LANCER

Air Force Senior Airman Jonathon Hartman marshals in a B-1B Lancer aircraft during Green Flag-West 11-10 on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 20, 2011. Hartman is a crew chief assigned to the 7th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Green Flag-West is a joint Air Force-Army unscripted battle exercise designed to train participants for complex air defense scenarios while supporting high-intensity ground operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brett Clashman

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

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
55º here this morning. Sure feels good.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, dear ((HUGS))

Breakfast looks good. Think I’ll get another cup of coffee to go with it.

Chilly...perfect “snuggle under the blanket” weather.

You home today? Or is that Monday. I forget.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning beachy and (((HUGS))). I’m at work today and off on Mondays. I only have around 31 more work days until I retire, but who’s counting.

[beachn4fun]

31 more work days until I retire,

argggggg...I'm jealous!

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS)Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[left that other site]

It’s not so bad, if one loves one’s work! };-)

[Arrowhead1952]

I’ve been here over 38 years, so I guess it’s time.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

T G I F is how it’s going. LOL

Howz it out your way?

[beachn4fun]

I’ve been here over 38 years, so I guess it’s time.

Yeah, I'd say so.

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo, it's Friday Beachie!!

Whew, my week just flew by, hope the weekend goes slooooow and is looooong!

We have about the same weather as you, rain seems to holding off.

Probably a lazy weekend on my end, plenty of college football to watch.

Have a mendocious day and see ya on M*nd@y!

[E.G.C.]

Going OK. Getting ready to take Bo out to the lake later today.

[Arrowhead1952]

That and I turn 60 next year.

[luvie]

Happy Red, White and Blue Friday from your favorite Night Owl!
Running and playing in Dallas/Ft. Worth
and having great fun with FRiends!
Hope all of YOU have a great weekend, too!
((((hugs))))

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Luv!

*HUGS*

TGIF!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[beachn4fun]

Yo Pro

Happy Friday morning. ((HUGS))

Glad your weather is working out for you.

I’m hoping for a relaxing weekend too (fingers crossed). Have to figure out what to make for Sunday dinner & football.

Have a grandiocious Friday and weekend.

[luvie]

Howdy, Conor! ((((hugs))))

Hope you and the family have a wonderful weekend! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Luv! My weekend starts in about 20 minutes.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV W and (((HUGS))) to you.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV W and (((HUGS))) to you.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning LUV W and (((HUGS))) to you.