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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 13 September 2012
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 09/12/2012 6:00:19 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~


102-YEAR-OLD VETERAN

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Ray Odierno shakes hands with Ret. Army Col. Bea Cohen, 102, California's oldest living woman veteran, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, June 12, 2012. Odierno was in Los Angeles participating in events to promote the Army's 237th birthday. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Teddy Wade




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.




MOUNTAIN FLIGHT

A formation of C-130 Hercules cargo aircraft fly in formation as the crews return from the Samurai Surge training mission near Mount Fuji, Japan, June 5, 2012. At 12,388 feet, Mount Fuji is the tallest mountain in Japan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer


LANDING ZONE

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters land to pick up U.S. Army soldiers outside of Loy Murghoz, in Afghanistan's Khowst province, June 8, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field, Artillery Regiment, Task Force 4-25, and were conducting a presence patrol to search for weapons and contraband. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull


EAGLE SUNSET

The Coast Guard Cutter Eagle is shown at the Lynnhaven anchorage off the coast of Virginia Beach, Va., June 8, 2012. The crew aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle participated in the Parade of Sail as part of Operation Sail 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class David Marin



LITTLE TROOPER

Lucia Abec, granddaughter of Vietnam War veteran Marine Sgt. Roland Briceno, looks up from a sea of Marine dress blue trousers following a ceremony for Marine Week in Cleveland, June 11, 2012. Briceno, who served four years active duty and two years reserve, brought his daughter and four granddaughters from Toledo, Ohio, to enjoy the opening day of Marine Week events. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Chelsea Flowers


COMPOUND SEARCH

U.S. Marines and members of the Afghan National Interdiction Unit, a specialized counternarcotics team, walk from one compound to another during a narcotics raid in Afghanistan's Helmand province, June 4, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Isaac Lamberth


TIGHT SQUEEZE

A U.S. paratrooper exits an Afghan building after searching it during a combat operation in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 2, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Outside, a fellow paratrooper and an Afghan soldier keep watch over the remainder of the compound. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod




SAND SCRAMBLE

U.S. Navy Seabees run up a sand dune during a physical training session in Tan Tan, Morocco, June 8, 2012. The Seabees are assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, an element assigned to U.S. 6th Fleet's commander, Task Force 68. Members provide construction, engineering and security services to support national strategy, naval power projection and humanitarian assistance. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rebecca Wydeen


COMBAT OPERATIONS

A U.S. paratrooper pulls security during a combat operation in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 2, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Helicopters delivered fellow paratroopers and Afghan soldiers into the rugged mountain terrain. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod


CAVE CLIMB

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Edgar Cerrillo climbs out of a cave his unit was inspecting near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan's Parwan province, June 6, 2012. Cerrillo, an advanced designated marksman, is assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. The cave was part of an old Russian fighting position. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar



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




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To: The Mayor

Good evening, Mayor, and thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

And....you are welcome.


61 posted on 09/12/2012 8:58:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

Nite, Conor! (((hugs)))

Hang in there! If you will, I will....


62 posted on 09/12/2012 8:59:24 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos)
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To: BIGLOOK

Aloha Biglook((((Hugs))))
Sea Shanties: Santy Anno
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nPIcwFKrTus&playnext=1&list=PLCFA1968F432530E0&feature=results_main


63 posted on 09/12/2012 9:00:22 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: HopeandGlory

Thanks HopeandGlory ((((hugs))))
Sarah Brightman & Andrea Bocelli - Time to Say Goodbye
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl9WMIPzd6w


64 posted on 09/12/2012 9:09:39 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: fatima

Chocolates? Flowers? Gonna be a happy homecoming!

Thank goodness there are good crews like his and they were on the job right away!!


65 posted on 09/12/2012 9:14:45 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

Hi Sandy (((( Hugs)))
Carly Rae Jepsen - Call Me Maybe
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_N_xGQ3QKlk


66 posted on 09/12/2012 9:18:49 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: LUV W

I’m in now and always! God bless the USA!!


67 posted on 09/12/2012 9:20:52 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: fatima

Hi fatima,...((HUGS))


68 posted on 09/12/2012 9:25:27 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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To: ConorMacNessa

(((Hugs))))
Tonights gonna be a good night
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qx5ud0y90iQ


69 posted on 09/12/2012 9:27:09 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: All

AT-SEA CHANGE

Rigid-hull inflatable boats carry guests and sailors assigned to Special Boat Team 12 through San Diego Bay to an at-sea change of command in San Diego, June 7, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Geneva G. Brier

70 posted on 09/12/2012 9:32:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

((((Hugs))) back
The Proclaimers - 500 miles

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84CPo4bVkMk


71 posted on 09/12/2012 9:32:22 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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To: ConorMacNessa
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.


72 posted on 09/12/2012 9:50:48 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: fatima
Aloha Fatima! ((HUGS))

Thanks for the Sea Shanty.....another favorite of mine that makes me wonder about a life time asea.
73 posted on 09/12/2012 10:00:44 PM PDT by BIGLOOK (54 days)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

74 posted on 09/13/2012 1:30:56 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: LUV W

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


75 posted on 09/13/2012 1:31:16 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; ...



76 posted on 09/13/2012 1:56:42 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?


77 posted on 09/13/2012 2:02:22 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; SevenofNine; StarCMC; MeekMom; MEG33; HiJinx; acad1228; Arrowhead1952; ...
 

 

 
 

 Good morning,

EVERYBODY!

GOOD

MORNING

TROOPS!

 

Cubs    56 WINS      87  LOSSES

 

 

Crime in multi-story parking structures. That is wrong on so many different levels.  
 

 



78 posted on 09/13/2012 3:56:00 AM PDT by tomkow6 (...................TOMKOW6 ! The ONLY voice of reason & sanity in a chaotic Canteen!...............)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thursday Morning Coffee Bump.


79 posted on 09/13/2012 3:56:14 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: tomkow6

Good morning, Tomkow6. How’s it going?


80 posted on 09/13/2012 3:56:50 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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