FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Bliss, Texas and New Mexico ~ 17 JAN 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

[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.

   

Learn More About Fort Bliss Here!

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

 

 

[Bigg Red]

We praise you, most glorious God, for your mercies.

[SoldierDad]

Robert is scheduled to go on leave May 10th. Of course, things could change before then. When he does come home to California I will request the PGR to be at the airport to welcome him home. I think I will also request the PGR in Florida greet him when he goes there to reunite with his family.

[amom]

Oh that will be great! I look forward to hearing from you as the CA plans jell. Ok? 8D

[SoldierDad]

I will give a FReep update on the Canteen for sure.

[David Isaac]

I know and share your feelings. Hawaii? Is Robert with 25th ID? I think every professional soldier should get to do a couple-three years stationed in Hawaii. It is such a unique and beautiful place. Evan has got six weeks to go. I pray they go quickly and safely.

[SoldierDad]

Yes. He’s with the 25th Inf. Div. - 2-35/3rd BCT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trying to catch up...

Thanks, beachy, for the birthday wishes. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still trying to catch up....

Thanks, MM, for the birthday tuneage. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still trying to catch up...

I read about Robert's travel when you posted. Said a prayer for his quick return to American soil.

Thanks, Robert, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still trying to catch up...

Thanks, Fawnn, for the veggie singers. Too cute, and always a favorite.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the ride.

beachy.....#100!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still trying to catch up....

Thanks, fatima, for the birthday wishes. ((HUGS))

That poor frog...he tried so hard. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still trying to catch up...

Thanks, Pro, for the birthday wishes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up....

Thanks, amom, for the birthday wishes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the hummer.

tom.....#150!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up...

Because it is such a Special cake, I shared it with the moose. They loved it!! Thank you. *hugs* d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up....

Thanks, STARWISE, for the birthday wishes. Love those penguins.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up....

Thanks, Es, for the cake.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A little late, but.....

Welcome home, Robert, son of FReeper SoldierDad...thank you for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Still catching up...

We thank Capt Evan for his service to our country. Our prayers for his safety and success of mission (and hopeful early return).