FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 8 August 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOWITZER HAUL

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

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.

POWER LIGHTS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Caleb Gilcrease supplies power to an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter before it launches aboard the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

FINAL TOUCH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alfredo Rosado adds finishing touches to the deployment mural for Patrol Squadron 10 in its hangar on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Jan. 3, 2013. The squadron recently began a six-month deployment on the naval facility to support in the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

NIGHT REFUELING

U.S. sailors man a refueling station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

ROOFTOP SECURITY

From the rooftop at the site of a meeting with provincial leaders, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Schulte uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for security threats in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2013. Schulte is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

TEAM TOUCH

U.S. soldiers and sailors assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah come together before leaving for a mission in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2013. The meeting, with the provincial director of commerce and industry, enabled team members to discuss ongoing initiatives in the province to spur economic growth and development. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

FOLLOW THE LEADER

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gary E. Lehman leads his squad through the thick jungle to begin a live-fire exercise on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors conducted the training to hone their combat skills in a jungle environment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Codey Underwood

TRACKER TIME

U.S. Navy Ensign Andrew Pfarner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Dintelmann track damage control efforts during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2013. The Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

BONDING THROUGH LAUGHTER

U.S. Army Pfc. Lorne Coleman, left, and Sgt. Jason Klawuhn, right, share a laugh while hanging out before a mission to visit the provincial director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 8, 2013. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah traveled to the area to evaluate progress on a demonstration greenhouse project to connect Farah farmers with government representatives. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

RUNNING LAPS

U.S. sailors run laps around the ship during physical training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2012. The sailors are assigned to the 1st Class Petty Officer Mess and the Chief’s Mess. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

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.]

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?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today... Isolated thunderstorms.

~ Tonight... Scattered thunderstorms.

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

In logging slang, a messy pile of logs
is called a "jackpot."

There are more than 450 species
of finches throughout the world.

An average of 51 cars a year overshoot
and drive into the canals of Amsterdam.

The Eiffel Tower is painted approximately once
every 7 years and requires nearly
50 tons of paint each time.
It is one of the most popular tourist
attractions in Paris,
visited by more than six million people per year.

Americans purchase an average
of 100 cans of Campbell's Soup every second
of every day in the month of January.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

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.

[MEG33]

Good Morning To The Canteen
*HUGS*

Hope Your Day Goes Well



*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[CMS]

Hi everyone!!

Texas to Virginia is a heck of a long drive, but I'm finally settled in the new place in Newport News.

[beachn4fun]

Whoa! It is a long drive.

Good morning CMS ((HUGS))

In Newport News? Hope you found a nice place. Now, hopefully, you’ll have time to see all the nice places on the east coast.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Meg ((HUGS))

How are ya?

[left that other site]

Our little vacuuming session has become a ritual.

We both enjoy it!

:-)

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 104º is the forecast high for today and tomorrow.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Ma ((HUGS))
Not long now, the weekend is almost here.
Now that the furloughs are ending,
I think I might stay on my current schedule
(4 - 9 hours days/4 hours leave a week)
so I can have Fridays off for a couple more months.

[E.G.C.]

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

[MEG33]

Doing fine, thank you..rested up from my trip to my daughter’s home and big family gathering...My Navy grandson was home on leave.
Loving my A/C..It’s a hot time here in Texas.

[CMS]

Yes, we found a nice place and all our furniture arrives tomorrow. After that our lives will get back to normal.

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

Just getting up to speed, right now.

Howz it out your way?

[beachn4fun]

Loving my A/C..It’s a hot time here in Texas.

LOL. So I've heard.

[beachn4fun]

Is the house in Newport News, or did you find something a little further out?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

please keep those hot temps away from Maryland! thank you very much. LOL

[E.G.C.]

Well, yesterday around the noon hour we had two momentary losses power for a couple of seconds here at the Calame house. Also, early this morning we lost power for a few seconds during a storm passing through the area.

There was some wind and rain with the storm but the thunder and lightning was rather loud.

More storms are in the forecast for later today. There is a slight risk of severe t-storms for much of Oklahoma today.

[CMS]

Our apartment is in Newport News about 12 miles from post

[luvie]

Yep...I know it's hot (maybe 100 today)
but this Night Owl still loves a tea party!
(or coffee if you wish! :) )
We have rain in the forecast...
...keep your fingers crossed that we get it!
It passed us by these last 2 days. *sigh*
Oh, well...it IS the desert...right?
All y'all have a Thrilling Thursday!!
(maybe not TOO thrilling! LOL)
(((hugs)))