FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 16 May 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DIAMOND FORMATION

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, move from trail position into diamond formation during Aviation Nation 2012 over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2012. Aviation Nation celebrates 71 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes

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.

SHORELINE VIEW

An aerial view fly-over New York City reveals the damage to shoreline property caused by Hurricane Sandy, Nov. 9, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Vin Stevens

PAINT PAL

Navy Seaman Recruit Michael Torres, left, has his face painted to help camouflage him during a field training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012. The Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 provides logistical over-the-shore support for amphibious forces and maritime force operations, including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel and water, and tactical camp operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Votaw

ABRAMS OPERATOR

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joe Shilen operates an M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle to lift the engine into an M1A1 Abrams tank on Combat Outpost Shir Gazay in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Nov. 4, 2012. Shilen, a mechanic, is assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Martin

EAGLE FLARES

An F-15E Strike Eagle deploys flares during Aviation Nation on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman

AIR SUPPORT

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Travis M. Barnes provides close-air support over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Nov. 8, 2012. Barnes is assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

WATCHFUL EYE

U.S. Army Spc. Eric Saum maintains a watchful eye during a convoy in the Pusht-e Rod district in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 19, 2012. Saum is a gunner for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and on its security force. The team's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

WATER AT WORK

Army Spc. Solomon Abanda washes a pump on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012. Abanda, a water treatment specialist, is assigned to the 431st Quartermaster Detachment in Kinson, N.C. The unit returned to the base after using such pumps to remove thousands of gallons of water from areas flooded by Hurricane Sandy, paving the way for crews to restore electricity. U.S. Army photo by Maj. John Adams

MEMORIAL SMILE

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Marco Mirador talks with elementary school children at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012. Mirador is a religious programs specialist assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham LincolnAbraham. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia Sorenson

PLATOON LEADER

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Schulte returns to his vehicle after a key leader engagement in the Pusht-e Rod district in Afghanistan's Farah's province, Nov. 19, 2012. Schulte is a platoon leader for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah's security force. The team's mission is to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroupy

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[luvie]

Good morning to you! Hope your day is going well!

I was worried, too, and NYT checked in to relieve our fears for him and others.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Luv....just hearing this news now.

God Bless and watch over all those effected.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope you and Bo get to go to the lake.

It has started raining here, and possible snow on Saturday. ARGHHHHHH!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, beachy...((HUGS))...hope your Thursday is going well.

Rain has started and they say snow on Saturday (overnight will be below freezing).
Can't wait for the weekend. You have a great one.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I keep trying to get on in the mornings...then the phone rings, someone wants something, this needs to be done right away. Sheesh! Work gets in the way. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Arrowhead, for breakfast...((HUGS))

Did you get any of the tornado weather?

Man...90s already? It’s raining here now, and they say more tomorrow and snow on Saturday. Rain is nice, not so snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thursday, Pro...((HUGS))

Love the graphic....if only!!

Sent from my iPad so I can see the graphic

[ConorMacNessa]

View of the Ceremony at ANC yesterday - interment of the remains of thirteen servicemen who fell in the Mayaguez Rescue:





"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[Arrowhead1952]

There was a horrible tornado in Granbury, Texas that killed 6 people...God rest their souls.

Dittos to that LUV. Good afternoon and (((HUGS))). Just got in from yard chores. I have tomatoes that are almost ripe. My second batch of lettuce and turnips are coming up already.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Having problems with allergies today - the pollen count is not that high - 140 for trees - but it is affecting me nonetheless.

Hope you have a great Thursday!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[laplata]

Thank you, Conor.

A Marine from my little home town took part in that. He received the Purple Heart.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Luv!

*HUGS*

Monster tornadoes in North Texas! Prayers up for those affected!

I hope you're having a great Thursday!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Laplata! It looks as though they got a fitting send-off. There was a C-130 flyover during the Ceremony.





"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good afternoon, Kathy!

*HUGS*

How are you doing today?



This looks like it came from your neck of the woods.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[laplata]

Yes, God bless them all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique, for the troops.

beachy.....#100!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Mac...*HUGS*...highly likely. LOL!

A friend had twins born in her back yard.

Imagine making a play structure for your kids, and before they can even use it...

How is David feeling today?

[ConorMacNessa]

That's scary! Where's the mama bear?

David is doing quite well, thanks!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[laplata]

David is doing quite well, thanks!

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Very good!

[Kathy in Alaska]

That's scary! Where's the mama bear?

That is the $64,000 question!