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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 10 January 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 01/09/2013 6:00:36 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~


IWO JIMA ASHES

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Andrew Thomasson is splashed by water as he fulfills his promise and lays his grandfather's ashes to rest on Iwo Jima's Invasion Beach in Iwo Jima, Japan, Aug. 28, 2012. His grandfather, Petty Officer 2nd Class Oscar Thomasson, survived the battle even though his landing craft was destroyed en route to the island. Thomasson, 80, died Dec. 22, 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Petty Officer Daniel Sanford




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.




COMBAT OPERATIONS

U.S. Army Pfc. Sean Serritelli provides security during a combat operation outside Combat Outpost Charkh in Afghanistan's Logar province, Aug. 23, 2012. Serritelli is assigned to Company L, 1st Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo


EMERGENCY AIRLIFT

Coast Guard crew members and emergency medical personnel transfer a patient to an ambulance from a Coast Guard Air Station Sitka MH-60 Jayhawk helicopter at the Alaska Air National Guard hangar in Juneau, Alaska, Aug. 28, 2012. The patient was medevaced from Skagway, Alaska, after suffering from cardiac and respiratory failure. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Grant DeVuyst


NIGHT FLIGHT

U.S. Navy flight deck personnel taxi an AV-8B Harrier jet aircraft assigned to Marine Attack Squadron 542 across the flight deck during night flight operations aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bonhomme Richard under way in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 29, 2012. The Bonhomme Richard is the lead ship of the only forward-deployed amphibious assault group. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Russell



BASKETBALL WARM UP

Members of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic basketball team warm up before a scrimmage with Britain's Paralympic team at the University of East London's SportsDock complex in London, Aug. 29, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.


SPORTSMANSHIP

The 2012 U.S. and British Paralympic basketball teams show sportsmanship following their final opportunity to scrimmage at the University of East London before the start of Paralympic gameplay in London, Aug. 29, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.


MISSION BUDDIES

U.S. Army Spc. Nicholas Cerreto, right, helps a fellow soldier prepare on Forward Operating Base Farah before departing for a mission in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, Aug. 29, 2012. Cerreto is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison




TAKING AIM

Dugie Denton, a U.S. Army veteran and member of the 2012 U.S. Paralympic archery team, aims his bow during the Men's Individual Open Compound Quarterfinals match at the Royal Artillery Barracks in London, Sept. 2, 2012. Denton lost the match to teammate, Matthew Stutzman. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.


QUALIFYING ROUND

U.S. Navy Lt. Bradley Snyder, fifth lane from the top, swims as he competes in the qualifying round of the 100-meter freestyle swim event during the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 30, 2012. Snyder won the event with a Paralympic record time of 57.18 seconds. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.


VOLLEYBALL SCORE

Kari Miller, far left, a former Army sergeant, and other members of the U.S. women's sitting volleyball team celebrate after scoring a point during match play against China during the 2012 Paralympic Games in London, Aug. 31, 2012. DOD photo by U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Tyrone C. Marshall Jr.



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: Kathy in Alaska
Good deal about Mom's computer and new printer.

Did get some sprinkles here in Comanche OK. Looking at the radar there is some rain nearby. May get some more this afternoon.

81 posted on 01/10/2013 11:55:04 AM PST by E.G.C.
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82 posted on 01/10/2013 11:55:14 AM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thursday Afternoon Coffee Bump.


83 posted on 01/10/2013 11:56:23 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: beachn4fun

Thanks, unique, for the Cheshire guys.

beachy.....#50!!


84 posted on 01/10/2013 12:02:54 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: left that other site

Good morning/afternoon, ML...((HUGS))

Hope your lessons are going wonderfully well.

A tad of snow last night. supposed to be more coming, and then RAIN on Monday. UGH!!


85 posted on 01/10/2013 2:23:16 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good afternoon, Arrowhead...((HUGS)).

What was your final count for official rainfall? Hopefully you get even more with good run-off.


86 posted on 01/10/2013 2:52:17 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for that and yes he has a similar cap. All the best.
87 posted on 01/10/2013 3:25:01 PM PST by ConservativeStatement (Obama is the "Disco Duck" president. A no-substance novelty that reached number one.)
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To: beachn4fun

Leather money...hmmmm. Thanks for the Z Zoup.


88 posted on 01/10/2013 3:36:14 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...




Good Evening To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!



Evening Colors
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May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!








Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem 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)

89 posted on 01/10/2013 5:04:22 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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Good Evening To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!



Evening Colors
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May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!








Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem 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)

90 posted on 01/10/2013 5:04:47 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: AZamericonnie
Happy Birthday, Connie!!


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91 posted on 01/10/2013 5:45:51 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

Good evening, Mac, and thanks for Evening Colors.


92 posted on 01/10/2013 5:56:08 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: AZamericonnie
Happy birthday, Connie! (I'd type more but my pupils are still dilated and I'm already afraid of the typos...)

Hope it's a good one!

93 posted on 01/10/2013 5:58:18 PM PST by Tanniker Smith (Rome didn't fall in a day, either.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Good evening, Kathy!

*HUGS*

All secure here. I'll see you shortly!



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem 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)

94 posted on 01/10/2013 6:00:43 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; MeekMom; left that other site; LUV W

Thank you all so very much for your thoughtful wishes! *Hugs*

Another year older & deeper in debt! LOL

95 posted on 01/10/2013 6:04:18 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Ha!!! My favorite! I could founder on the stuff...*smooches*


96 posted on 01/10/2013 6:09:13 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: AZamericonnie




GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!



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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem 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)

97 posted on 01/10/2013 6:24:09 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Tanniker Smith
Aww....thanks Tann! *Hugs*

but my pupils are still dilated

Did you have a glaucoma test today or are your students full blown?;-}

98 posted on 01/10/2013 6:24:31 PM PST by AZamericonnie
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Back to playing and practicing after two weeks vacation.

Everyone is a little wee bit RUSTY!


99 posted on 01/10/2013 6:59:03 PM PST by left that other site (Worry is the Darkroom that Develops Negatives.)
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To: AZamericonnie

100 posted on 01/10/2013 7:25:18 PM PST by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
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