FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Drum, New York ~ 22 MAY 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Drum, New York

Fort Drum, New York consists of 107,265 acres. Its mission includes command of active component units assigned to the installation, provide administrative and logistical support to tenant units, support to tenant units, support to active and reserve units from all services in training at Fort Drum, and planning and support for the mobilization and training of almost 80,000 troops annually.  Fort Drum is home to the 10th Mountain Division.

The division headquarters, 3rd Brigade Combat Team and two Battalion Task Forces from the 4th Brigade Combat Team deployed to Afghanistan in 2006, staying in the country until 2007. The division and brigade served in the eastern region of the country, along the border with Pakistan, fulfilling a similar role as it did during its previous deployment.

During this time, the deployment of the brigade was extended along with that of the 4th Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, however, it was eventually replaced by the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team which was rerouted from Iraq.

After a one-year rest, the headquarters of the 10th Mountain Division was deployed to Iraq for the first time in April 2008. The division headquarters served as the command element for southern Baghdad, while the 4th BCT operated in Northeast Baghdad under the 4th Infantry Division headquarters from November 2007 until January 2009. The 10th Mountain participated in larger scale operations such as Operation Phantom Phoenix.

The 3rd Brigade Combat Team was slated to deploy to Iraq in 2009, but that deployment was rerouted. In January 2009, the 3rd BCT instead deployed to Logar and Wardak, eastern Afghanistan to relieve the 101st Airborne Division, as part of a new buildup of US forces in that country.

The brigade was responsible for expanding Forward Operating Bases in the region, as well as strengthening US military presence in the region in preparation for additional US forces to arrive.

The 2nd Brigade Combat Team is scheduled to deploy to Iraq in the fall of 2009, as a part of the 2009-2010 rotation to Iraq. The 1st Brigade Combat Team is scheduled to deploy to Afghanistan in early spring 2010. The Army is currently expanding housing at Fort Drum, hoping to relocate the home base of the 4th Brigade Combat Team from Fort Polk to Fort Drum before 2013.

Learn More About Fort Drum 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

 

 

[MeekMom]

Evenin’ Luvy!
How’s things in your neck of the woods?

I’ve been havin’ pain in my shoulder and when I let my arm swing when I walk. I had an x-ray done awhile back and it didn’t show anything. Then I had the bright idea of getting some physical therapy to hopefully strengthen the surrounding muscles so I could get more range of movement, well I just irritated the heck out of it I guess. My family Dr. told me to quit that, then told me to get an MRI done of the shoulder. So, I did that today and this afternoon her secretary called me and let me know that they found I have arthritis. So I go to see a specialist soon. Yay rah! I’m “old and busted” like my son calls me! Officially “over-the-hill”. :(

xoxoxo,
Meeky

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS!

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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!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

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)

[MeekMom]

(((CONNIE!!!)))

I was hopin’ to find you here!

What’s been goin’ on with you my FRiend?

xoxoxox,
Meeky

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Doc!

Keep going, but know your limits. ( I'm not really the one to give advice....a friend of mine once said I was crazy because I'd work till it hurts.)

It was a surprise meeting up today; just stopping by a small store after checking my mail and up runs a cute young wahine in print bikini and tackles me. She had just come from an afternoon at the beach with her daddy so this chance meeting turned into a late lunch.

I'd like to be tackled by girls in bikinis......just wish they weren't my grandaughters.

[MoochPooch]

Weather was rainy — suits my mood. We’re all depressed at work; someone got laid off. Looks like it’s the tip of the iceberg.

[AZamericonnie]

Rest In Peace our Heroes

Il Silenzio

Let Them In St. Peter

[castlebrew]

Thanks, KathyInAlaska!
I was the Project Engineer on the 1st group of 700 housing units (with the Corps of Engineers), and also helped on contract administration for the Main Post project...way back when...

[MeekMom]

Evenin’ Ma!
What’s your weather like today?
We were in the high 80’s over the weekend but toda in the mid 60’s Strange weather.
Any big furry friends in your backyard lately?
And how has it been at work?

xoxo,
Meeky

[AZamericonnie]

{{{MeekieMom}}}}

So wonderful to see you sweetheart! *Hugs*

Iffin I tried to tell you all it would be a novella & you'd most likely need a nap! Ha! LOL

How is your health dear? Sleeping well? I do miss you! *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ...more computer issues. Can’t get the desktop to reboot. GRRRR!!! I’m beginning to think it is possessed. I really don’t want to get a new one, but this is driving me crazy.

Hope you had a nice, leisurely, commute...and no critters to dodge. *HUGS*

Hope you had a good day.

[AZamericonnie]

Happy Belated Birthday Megs & many happy returns of the day! *Hugs*

[MeekMom]

Hey, doin’ alright. Been havin’ pain in my shoulder. Dr. told me today I have arthritis. So now I’ll go see a specialist. Yay -rah! /NOT!

My sleepin’ ain’t worth a plug nickel. Seeing the Dr. in the mornin’ going to beg him to prescribe somethin’ that I can take on a nightly basis that isn’t additive. That’s what he told me last time. He doesn’t like to prescribe anything that’s addictive. And I agree with him, but when you’ve only taken 3 catnaps in 3 days, you need some serious medical help!
I’ve been dealing with insomnia since I was in college. Many noons ago.

[AZamericonnie]

Oh no...do we need to get an old priest and a young priest?:)

Computer malfunctions are the worst!

A wunnerful commute today & actually a quiet, calm day...and it was Monday??!! LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

SSgt Israel P Nuanes, USA
741st Ordnance Company,
84th Ordnance Battalion, 71st Ordnance Group

Amazing Grace

[The Mayor]

Thank you, I enjoy posting The Daily Bread and I know many read it. Glad you enjoyed it!

[luvie]

Well, that stinks that you have arthritis...but maybe it’s easier to treat than some other conditions that might have caused your pain. I hope you get some relief soon!

((((hugs))))....SO good to see you! :)

[SoldierDad]

HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY, Meg33. I hope you had a wonderful day.

SD

[SoldierDad]

A HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY TO YOU WakeYUpAndVote. I hope you had a great birthday.

[luvie]

Happiest Birthday
MEGS!! (((hugs)))