FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 12 September 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FINAL FRAME

A paratrooper descends to a drop zone using the Army’s new T-11 parachute system on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 29, 2013. The paratrooper is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. The square canopy has nearly a third more surface area than that of the T-10D parachute that it replaces. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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.

IRON MAN

U.S. Navy Seaman Joseph Caruso plays with children in Barangay Tagburos in Puerto Princesa City, Philippines, Jan. 25, 2013. The Seabees assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 5 make up the construction civic action detail Philippines. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Quennie May Bumatay

SEAHAWK STRETCH

U.S. Petty Officer 2nd Class Dina Chicas inspects an SH-60B Seahawk helicopter aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 26, 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

FINAL PROBLEM

Navy Seabees work together to assemble a tent while training to prepare for their final evaluation problem before deployment in Gulfport, Miss., Jan. 26, 2013. The evaluation problem is used to train and evaluate Seabees on various scenarios they may face. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Garas

HAWKEYE OPERATIONS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin Williams directs an E-2C Hawkeye on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 30, 2013. The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The Hawkeye is assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron 112. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

SECURITY PATROL

U.S. Army Spc. Michael Jones, left, and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Roderick Cooper, prepare for a dismounted patrol outside the Directorate of Information and Culture building in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2013. Jones and Cooper are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

EQUIPMENT MONITOR

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Kaung Han logs meter readings while standing equipment monitor watch aboard the USS Tortuga in the East China Sea, Jan. 30, 2013. The Tortuga is part of the Bonhomme Richard Amphibious Ready Group and is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Gregory A. Harden II

TOUR OF DUTY

“Maj. Butch”, a therapy dog, concludes her tour interacting with service members in Afghanistan at Bagram Air Field, Feb. 1, 2013. The 85th Medical Detachment is taking over the 219th medical Detachment, Combat Operational Stress Control's missions at the transfer of authority ceremony held at Bagram Air Field. Major Butch is assigned to the 219th Medical Detachment, Combat Operational Stress Control. DOD photo by Maj. Charles Patterson

MAXIMUM IMPACT

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan Hortizuela strikes his sparring partner during security force baton training on Naval Base Kitsap Bangor in Silverdale, Wash., Jan. 30, 2013. Sailors are handpicked by their commands to participate in the three-week training that provides extra security to aid the base in the event of an increased force protection requirement. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman William J. Blees

GALAXY OFFLOAD

U.S. soldiers and airmen offload a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter from a C-5 Galaxy aircraft on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 2, 2013. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Henry Chan

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

[Colonel_Flagg]

My soldier graduated BCT this morning at Fort Leonard Wood. There’s no happier dad in the world today than me.

Best to all the Canteeners and thanks to all our troops around the world for keeping us strong and free!

[txradioguy]

Good afternoon/evening y’all

[HiJinx]

I remember graduation day from Ft. Leonard Wood well, 4/18/76.
It snowed!
Congrats to you and your son, Colonel.

[AZamericonnie]

Wow....MIT?

Very impressive Tann!

Did you attend any of the summer series concerts this year?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Woohoo!! Congratulations, son of Colonel_Flagg, US Army soldier!!

We thank you for your service to our country!

[AZamericonnie]

Hiya Tx! *Hugs*

How are you & the family?

Your kids must be almost grown by now!

[AZamericonnie]

Congratulations to you both Colonel!

That’s one fine son you raised & many thanks to him for his service! *Hugs*

[Tanniker Smith]

Did you attend any of the summer series concerts this year?

I saw Bret Michaels perform stuff from his newest album, and I stopped by for some Australian teen heartthrob just long enough to have the free breakfast before going for a walk. Good thing about NYC, with all the tourists, I didn't look out of place for that last one (with all the younger fans). Just another "Dad" in the crowd.

There are videos on youtube.

[Colonel_Flagg]

Thanks, everyone. Already had to see him off for AIT and 18 more weeks away, but that is the lot of an Army dad.

Nine weeks away in exchange for 36 hours together. Such is the soldier’s life.

[AZamericonnie]

Nine weeks away in exchange for 36 hours together

Bet that was some quality 36 hours!

Is he doing well? Standing a bit taller? You as well? ;-}

[Colonel_Flagg]

He is doing quite well. Basic took about 25 pounds off him, and he was kind enough to give his old Dad a few Army PT standards to help me do the same in the coming weeks. We had a weight loss contest while he was gone and he won 25-18.

I just didn’t have a Drill Sergeant to help me.

His level of confidence is very good, and he has changed to the point where I’m fully confident he can handle his MOS without difficulty. It’s just hard having him gone already.

His graduation ceremony was such an inspiring thing. Can’t wait for his Christmas leave.

I’m ok, dear lady. Sad, but that’s to be expected.

[AZamericonnie]

Basic took about 25 pounds off him

I need me some basic training! LOL

I can't even imagine going through all they do at basics.

Good on you supporting him with the weight loss. Bet it feels VERY good.

Yeah, it is early to have him gone & I know that must leave a hole in the soul.

He is, I can well imagine, going to be enriched so much by his achievements that his life should be very successful. That is my prayer & hope.