FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 03 February 2012

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

TODDLER'S TOY

A Marine gives a football to a baby during the Fiesta Bowl Parade in Phoenix, Dec. 31, 2011. Marines walked in the parade, handing out footballs and information about the Semper Fidelis All American Bowl, which features the nation’s top 100 senior football players. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Chelsea Flowers

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.

NIGHT FLIGHT

U.S. sailors conduct a hot refueling of a AH-1 Cobra attack helicopter during night flight operations aboard the USS Makin Island in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 30, 2011. The sailors are aviation boatswain’s mates, and the Cobra crew is assigned to the Red Dragons of Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268 Reinforced. Makin Island is on its maiden deployment and conducting operations in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Gragg

FACE TO FACE

U.S. Army Pfc. Sierra Streacker interacts with Afghan children in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Dec. 31, 2011. Streacker is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company F, 2nd Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Joseph McDaniel

AIR STRIKE

A coalition Special Operations Forces soldier provides security while an airstrike takes out an enemy fighting position during a firefight in the Gelan district in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Dec. 27, 2011. The airstrike occurred during a clearing operation aimed at disrupting insurgent supply lines and safe havens. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael S. Creech

OSPREY OVERHEAD

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. William Cox provides security as an MV-22 Osprey aircraft lands in Zaranj in Afghanistan's Nimroz province, Dec. 30, 2011. Cox is a armorer assigned to the Joint Sustainment Academy Southwest. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard

SNOW TEAM

U.S. Air Force airmen remove snow from an F-15E Strike Eagle on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Jan 5, 2012. The airmen are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

SNOW REMOVAL

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joseph Rice operates a snowblower next to an F-16C Fighting Falcon on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. Rice is a crew chief assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and is deployed from the New Jersey Air National Guard's 177th Fighter Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

ROAD WARRIORS

U.S. Marines use metal detectors to sweep a hill during a route reconnaissance mission of Route Red, which extends from Highway 1 to Shir Ghazay, Afghanistan, Jan. 1, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 2nd Platoon, Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The purpose of the mission was to document inclines and declines in the route, sharpness of curves, the shortest width during the route, and where culverts were located or needed to be placed. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Meredith Brown

EVACUATION EXERCISE

As seen through a night-vision device, the U.S. Coast Guard Maritime Safety and Security Team San Diego and the U.S. Marine Corps Security Forces Company simulate the egress of injured people onto a Coast Guard fast boat during an evacuation exercise in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, Dec. 30, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kilho Park

RESTFUL MOMENT

U.S. Marine Corps Cmdr. Christopher Fronk takes time to rest and read while deployed in the Upper Sangin Valley, Afghanistan, Jan. 2, 2012. Fronk is a chaplain assigned to the 2nd Marine Division. U.S. Marines Corps photo by Maj. Bradley Gordon

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute.

A smooth day? Or first of the month craziness?

Hope your commute was easy. *HUGS*

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Hawaii snags the silver!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Sorry - #23 was meant for everyone.



Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[TASMANIANRED]

Swinging by to say hello.

Sending hugs.

Too busy to even lurk tonight, but only a few more hours to go.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Nana Hope bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello back, Taz...((HUGS))

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Tattoo

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!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[SandRat]

Just got back fro District Scout Meeting. How are you doing up in the fridged North?

[luvie]

Nite, Conor! (((hugs))) Sweet dreams. See ya manana! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))

How were lessons today? Linda enjoying life?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))...you are so right.

We will NOT forget, EVER!

[luvie]

Howdy, Kathy!

No we sure won’t! How was your weather today? Was it still very stormy?

[BIGLOOK]

Rest well, Doc. I might even try to go on line again early in the morning.......but don't forget about the time change.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no.....I've been so busy today I forgot it was Groundhog Day.

[Diver Dave]

Great pictures bringing honor to our troops.

Salute and Prayers offered up for Our Armed Forces.

Salute to my fellow Vets.

I have a “hobby” - whenever I see someone wearing a hat or jacket or pin which identifies them as a fellow Vet, I approach and tell them “Thank You for serving this great country.” All seem to appreciate the gesture and some ask if I’m a Vet. I’ve had some pretty interesting conversations in the grocery store, from current Vets to WWII Veterans. It’s the least I can do to honor each Veteran. There are no plans to cease my operations.

Care to join me fellow Vets?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no.....I've been so busy today I forgot it was Groundhog Day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Dave...((HUGS))...pretty rewarding hobby.

I can understand your vets being surprised. More power to you. God Bless you for your efforts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A girlfriend for Lonesome Plover....how cool is that!