FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 14 November 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

PROWLER APPROACH

An EA-6B Prowler prepares to land on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis under way in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, March 17, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Marco Villasana

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.

CONCRETE POUR

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Holly Ramirez prepares to pour concrete during a structural pile restoration at the Hotel Piers at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Pearl Harbor, March 20, 2013. Ramirez, is assigned to Construction Dive Detachment Alpha, part of Underwater Construction Team 2 out of Port Hueneme, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Sean Furey

INTERNATIONAL REPLENISHMENT

Military Sealift Command's USNS Bridge supplies fuel to the German FGS Hamburg with the USS Hue City astern during a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Sea, March 23, 2013. The Hamburg, along with the USS Eisenhower, are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan D. McLearnon e

RANGE FIRING

Coalition force members fire a Carl Gustav recoilless rifle system on a range during training in the Washer district or Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 23, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Benjamin Tuck

MAKING ADJUSTMENTS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Darek Kelsey, right, makes adjustments to an M40A5 sniper rifle at a live fire range on Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan, March 23, 2013. Kelsey calibrated his weapon before conducting combat operations in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Kelsey is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

GENERATOR TROUBLESHOOTER

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Shawn E. Morris, left, troubleshoots a generator at a checkpoint during a visit by International Security Assistance Forces in the Spin Boldak district of Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, March 19, 2013. Morris is assigned to Security Force Assistance Team 20. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann

KNIGHT TIME

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Scott Brown loads Knight, a dog trained to detect improvised explosive devices, into a kennel before a training session on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. Brown, a kennel supervisor, is assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tammy K. Hineline

CHAIN CONNECTION

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Nye, left, and Air Force Staff Sgt. Jim McGowan, right, secure a vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III during exercise Patriot Hook on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., March 14, 2013. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Gilliland

READINESS EXERCISE

U.S. Army Spc. Jake Ballinger uses the optic lens on his weapon to scan his sector from atop a small hill during a mission readiness exercise in Hohenfels, Germany, March 16, 2013. Ballinger is assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Joshua Edwards

REMOTE CONTROL

U.S. Army Sgt. Skyler Rose, right, and U.S. Army Spc. Joshua Phan, left, work together to control an unmanned aerial system during a mission readiness exercise in Hohenfels, Germany, March 16, 2013. Rose, a forward observer, and Phan, an armor crewman, are assigned to the 3rd Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Joshua Edwards

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

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Again, nice pics.

[Old Sarge]

(ahem) Sing... I meant to say Sing...

And I can’t even blame Autocorrect on it...

[luvie]

Great picture, Sarge! :) Looks like you had a wonderful time!

What kind of “sin” did you perform!? ~~~ducking~~~

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Sarge - I didn't know you were musical until I saw your post on FB yesterday or today. I share your love of music and I am a Celt.

In my late 30's, I started taking voice and sang in the Tenor section of a couple of excellent church choirs and with the Oratorio Society of Washington. Later cantored in my church for many years and still sing in the Chancel Choir.

Here's a tune that I remember from almost fifty years ago from Finbar and Eddie Furey:

"The Lonesome Boatman"

I hope you enjoy it!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Eagles Up! Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!

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)

[RegulatorCountry]

Given the circumstance I’d assume a pan flute was somehow involved, lol.

[Old Sarge]

I sang “The Valley of Strathmore”, with dulcimer accompaniment.

Earlier that afternoon, a fellow with a violin sat next to me, and I sang out with “The Fisherman’s Lament”. He began playing along with me as I sang and strummed, and a CROWD began forming around us, and I heard a few voices singing along. Generous applause followed.

I live for moments like that!

[Old Sarge]

You? A Celt!? NAWWWW... I never would guess...

It all depends on the audience and the venue. The SCAdians love the traditional period pieces. The Renfaires love the pub tunes and the sing-alongs. But BOTH love the rowdy tunes!

Anything by Gaelic Storm, Great Big Sea, the Dubliners, the Chieftains, and especially Silly Wizard!

“Lonesome Boatman” is beautiful!

[ConorMacNessa]

That is indeed a great moment!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

Eagles Up! Once more unto the breach, dear friends, once more!

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)

[luvie]

Remembering them...
...and the sacrifices they've made.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch....gotta love our troops at work and play.

Are you editing interesting stuff? Any snow?

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0445 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

My Uncle Joe Stands The Watch Tonight!



SSgt. Joseph T. Gavin, USA (PH)
WWII

"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

"Dia shábháil ar fad anseo!"
(God Save All Here!)

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Thanks, unique, for the woohoo!

ML.....#50!!

[SandRat]

She was with us today but will be in school Thur and Fri.

Spoon is funny when she has it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Uncle Joe, for standing the watch.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

HAND SIGNALS

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Becky Fitch gives the go ahead for Army vehicles to unload a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, on March Air Reserve Base, Calif., during exercise Patriot Hook, March 15, 2013. Fitch is assigned to the 89th Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Megan Gilliland

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Full Quartet....the Music Director must be doing a great job!

I guess I am just “One of the Guys”.

A high compliment.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Chesty X111...enjoy your retirement!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Sarge...((HUGS))...wonderful adventures.

I’ll dig around and play some Celtic tunes Friday and Saturday.

[Kathy in Alaska]