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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico ~ 17 JAN 2012
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 01/16/2012 6:11:05 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico

Fort Bliss is a United States Army post in the U.S. states of New Mexico and Texas. With an area of approximately 1,700 square miles, it is the second largest such installation in the Army behind the adjacent White Sands Missile Range, and the largest TRADOC installation.

Fort Bliss is home to the 1st Armored Division, which returned to US soil in 2011, after 40 years in Germany. The division is supported by the 15th Sustainment Brigade. In addition to 1st AD, the installation is also home to the 32nd Army Air & Missile Defense Command, along with its subordinate 11th Air Defense Artillery Brigade.

The headquarters for the El Paso Intelligence Center, a federal tactical operational intelligence center, is hosted at Fort Bliss, located at Biggs Army Airfield; its DoD counterpart, Joint Task Force North is also at Biggs Field. Biggs Field is designated a military power projection platform.

 Over its distinguished history, Fort Bliss has served as an infantry post, a cavalry post, and the premier Air Defense Center of Excellence. With 1.1 million acres, this post is bigger than the state of Rhode Island and can accommodate every weapon system in the Army.

 Excellent ranges and training area, coupled with the third longest runway in the nation, make Fort Bliss a premiere facility for training, mobilization and deploying combat forces. The Mission at Fort Bliss is to train, sustain, mobilize, and deploy members of the joint team to conduct global, full spectrum operations in support of the national military strategy, while providing for the well-being of the regional military community.

   

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

 

 



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To: SoldierDad

Thanks for the heads up on Fort Bliss. I took AIT there in ‘68 for Nike Herc missiles.

Was an MTR operator ‘til ‘71.


141 posted on 01/17/2012 9:14:13 AM PST by wizr (If God isn't on your side, who is?)
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To: SoldierDad

Hope you guys have a great time together when he’s back!


142 posted on 01/17/2012 9:54:57 AM PST by tanuki (Left-wing Revolution: show biz for boring people.)
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To: SoldierDad

On his way!! Prayers for a safe journey home for Robert..


143 posted on 01/17/2012 9:56:56 AM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: beachn4fun

Hi, early bird! I wouldn’t mind rain...but on a day off so I can snooze with it in the background. :)


144 posted on 01/17/2012 10:28:30 AM PST by luvie (This tagline reserved for a hero.......and his name is Chris Healy(tongue-tied))
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To: PROCON

Good morning, Pro ((HUGS))

I was wondering where you were.

It is nice sitting inside watching the snow fall, isn’t it?
3” isn’t too bad. I think Ma has snow up to her, ah, chin. (hehe)

We had a rainy morning but it’s only dark and windy now. At least it was warmer this morning. Hate temps below 32.

Hope your Tuesday is terrific.


145 posted on 01/17/2012 10:30:03 AM PST by beachn4fun (I have a book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
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To: LUV W
I wouldn’t mind rain...but on a day off so I can snooze with it in the background. :)

That's the best time!!!

146 posted on 01/17/2012 11:00:15 AM PST by beachn4fun (I have a book on Amazon and Barnes & Noble)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}


147 posted on 01/17/2012 11:28:16 AM PST by blackie (Be Well~Be Armed~Be Safe~Molon Labe!)
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To: SoldierDad

Thanks for keeping us posted. Good news of Robert’s departure. I wait with you. Remember to breathe. 8D


148 posted on 01/17/2012 11:59:45 AM PST by amom
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Happy Birthday !


149 posted on 01/17/2012 12:10:48 PM PST by amom
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To: tomkow6

MINE???


150 posted on 01/17/2012 12:17:29 PM PST by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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To: SoldierDad

Wonderful news! God bless him and your family.


151 posted on 01/17/2012 12:43:33 PM PST by Bigg Red (Pray for our republic.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Look Ma....I baked you a cake with alllll your favs on it!:)

A very Happy Birthday & many happy returns of the day! *Hugs*

152 posted on 01/17/2012 12:48:56 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: E.G.C.

Good afternoon, E...((HUGS))...hope you and Bo are having a wonderful day.

Thanks.


153 posted on 01/17/2012 2:08:56 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: MEG33

Beautiful flowers, Meg...thank you.

From my iPad so I can see the pictures.


154 posted on 01/17/2012 2:12:41 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: tomkow6

Thanks, Tom.

From my iPad so I can see the graphics


155 posted on 01/17/2012 2:14:37 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: Kathy in Alaska

;o)

Happy happy day to you!


156 posted on 01/17/2012 2:15:52 PM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: AZamericonnie

ROFLOL


157 posted on 01/17/2012 2:17:43 PM PST by MEG33 (God Bless Our Military Men And Women)
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To: beachn4fun

I know you are gone, but don’t forget your umbrella! ((HUGS))


158 posted on 01/17/2012 2:17:47 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
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To: MEG33
;-}
159 posted on 01/17/2012 3:10:01 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: MEG33
;-}
160 posted on 01/17/2012 3:10:21 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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