FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 10 February 2012

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

SAFETY FLARES

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter discharges flares during a routine flight operation in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Jan. 5, 2012. The CH-53D crew, assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363, uses flares to ensure the safety of the crew onboard and safeguarding the aircraft while in flight during poor visibility weather. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco

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.

MRAP CONVOY

A convoy of U.S. Army mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles prepare to move out in the Mangrah Troy district of Afghanistan's Paktika province, Jan. 4, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Spc. David Barnes

ICE CUTTER

The Russian-flagged tanker Renda follows the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy, foreground, as the Seattle-based cutter makes a path through the ice in the Bering Sea about 155 miles south of Nome, Alaska, Jan. 8, 2012. The Healy is escorting the tanker on its mission to deliver more than 1.3 million gallons of fuel to Nome. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Seaman Benjamin Nocerini

MORNING SUNRISE

The USS Spruance sits pier-side at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, Calif., Jan. 9, 2012, where it will conduct ordnance operations. DOD photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eli J. Medellin

SUPPORT FLIGHT

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Madison DeLoach observes the terrain during a routine flight operation in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 5, 2012. DeLoach is a crew chief assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 363. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Robert R. Carrasco

BERING SEA BREAKER

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Healy approaches the Russian-flagged tanker Renda while breaking ice around the vessel in the Bering Sea 97 miles south of Nome, Alaska, Jan. 10, 2012. The two vessels departed Dutch Harbor for Nome, Jan. 3, 2012. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Sara Francis

KNIGHT FLIGHT

A CH-46E Sea Knight prepares to take off from the USS Makin Island, Jan. 10, 2012. The helicopter is assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit's aviation combat element, Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 268. The unit, deployed aboard the amphibious assault ship as part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, is providing support in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, which includes the Gulf of Aden. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Gene A. Ainsworth III

SECURITY STANCE

U.S. Army Sgt. Joshua Oakley, left, pulls rear security while on patrol in the village of Shengazi, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2012. Oakley is a team leader assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Infantry Regiment, 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael Blalack

ENGINE VIEW

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Charles Follet, assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 134, cleans the engine bay of an EA-6B Prowler in the hangar bay aboard the USS Carl Vinson under way in the Indian Ocean, Jan. 7, 2012. Follet is an aviation electrician's mate. The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a western Pacific deployment. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Dean M. Cates

AIR ASSAULT

Rangers rappel out the back of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter while participating in a combined arms live-fire exercise near Fort Stewart, Ga., Jan. 10, 2012. The Rangers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment. The exercise is conducted to evaluate and train members on de-escalation of force, reactions to enemy contact, and other objectives that prepare them for forward operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Clay Lancaster

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

[E.G.C.]

Morning coffee bump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...the weekend is almost here.

You and Bo have a great Friday.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Love seeing all the things our military
and our allies do every day.

The DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Mostly sunny this morning...
Then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs around 50.
Northeast winds around 5 mph...
Becoming south around 5 mph this afternoon.

~ Tonight...Rain likely in the evening...
Then rain or snow likely after midnight.
Lows in the mid 30s.
East winds around 5 mph...
Becoming north after midnight.
Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Not again? remember, it's still winter...
still winter...still winter

Well heck, tomorrow is Saturday.

Time for me to make my rounds.
Lots of work still to do
so it'll be post and lurk

But, you stay right where you are.
Don't leave the room...I'll be bock!

Remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM - DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

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

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. It's a little warmer this morning with showers expected until noon.

[luvie]

Yipp-eeeeeee! Ir's Friday, Early Birds!
Hope each and every one of you
have a wonderful weekend!
Do something fun! :)
((((hugs))))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))).

[Arrowhead1952]

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[luvie]

Good morning, Arrow! (((hugs)))

Warmer here today, too. We had huge rain clouds yesterday evening and didn’t get one drop. *sniff*

Now they are saying snow on Sunday?? Yikes!

[Arrowhead1952]

It’s supposed to be in the mid - upper 30s here the next couple of mornings.

[E.G.C.]

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

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo, Happy Friday Beachie!!

My week just flew by, but the rain has returned just in time for the weekend :-(

Nothing big planned, lunch with daughter and relaxation.

Just a few more weeks until Spring, can't wait for the daffodils and crocuses to start popping up.

Have a wonderlicious weekend!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, EG ((HUGS))

Busy already, that’s how my Friday is going.

Whaz up out your way? Get rain?

[MEG33]

Happy Friday To The Canteen

Thank You
To Our Troops

Wishing you a wonderful weekend

[beachn4fun]

Wise guy...yuck...yuck...yuck...

[beachn4fun]

good morning, night owl ((HUGS))
T G I F

[beachn4fun]

(hey! stop trying to look up her dress) hehe

Good morning Pro ((HUGS))
My week flew by as well. Been busy.
Our weather is iffy this weekend
so I'll be staying inside
as much as possible.
Young son and his little girl are coming for the weekend.
I noticed the little birds are pecking at the buds
on the tree outside my window.
They're rushing it a bit.
The buds are there but not open.

Hope your weekend turns sunnytastic!

[beachn4fun]

Howdy Meg ((HUGS))