FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina ~ 17 DEC 2013

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

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina

Shaw Air Force Base is the home of the United States Air Force 20th Fighter Wing (20 FW). It is also home to Headquarters, Ninth Air Force (9 AF) and Headquarters, United States Central Command Air Forces (USCENTAF). The mission of the 20 FW is to provide, project, and sustain combat-ready air forces. It is the Air Force's largest combat F-16 wing.

Today's 20th Fighter Wing can trace its lineage to 28 July 1947, when the 20th Fighter Wing, began at Shaw Field, South Carolina, as a Ninth Air Force unit. Components of the new fighter wing included the 20th Maintenance and Supply Group, the 20th Airdrome Group, and the 20th Station Medical Group (later Tactical Hospital).

 The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a compact, multi-role fighter aircraft. It is highly maneuverable and has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. It provides a relatively low-cost, high-performance weapon system for the United States and allied nations.

The Fighting Falcon is a dogfighter with numerous innovations including a frameless, bubble canopy for better visibility, side-mounted control stick to ease control while under high g-forces, and reclined seat to reduce the effect of g-forces on the pilot.

It was also the first fighter aircraft deliberately built to sustain 9-g turns. It has a thrust-to-weight ratio greater than one, providing enough power to climb and accelerate vertically – if necessary.

Read More About Shaw Air Force Base And The History Of The 20th Fighter Wing HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Here in the Queen City of the Patuxent River Drainage Basin, we're basking in a balmy 32 F.

At nightfall, we had a beautiful view of the Full Moon Rising. Depending upon who you rely on, this Full Moon is referred to as the Cold Moon, the Oak Moon, the Yule Moon, and several other kennings.

By the time we got out to buy our Christmas Tree, it had clouded over and as we waited for the tree to be wrapped a gentle snow began to fall.

The boys were with us and it reminded me of the Christmases of my youth.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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]

Mac!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

For Every Morn' Brings Forth A Noble Chance,
And Every Chance Demands A Noble Knight!

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

Soldiers of the Greatest Generation
Stand The Watch Tonight!



Standing With Them
Old Iron Pants!



Gen. Curtis E. LeMay, USAF

TAPS
U.S. Marine Band
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"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!

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]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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.

[luvie]

Well, what a surprise that we have a road trip to S. Carolina at this particular time!

Howdy, (((Lauren))) Hope you and yours have a Merry Christmas!

[Jet Jaguar]

It’s a bit cold.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Just a bit! ((HUGS))

It’s -6 at my house right now. It’s supossed to warm up into the high teens later in the week and bring more snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s been a while since we’ve had really clear skies (they brought -6 with them) and the moon is beautiful!

Glad your evening went well and brought you pleasant memories.

[Jet Jaguar]

(HUGZ)

When it gets close to -56 I will ping you.

That’s the lowest when I was here last.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

BRRRRRRR!!! You could set a new personal best. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, JJ, for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Teotwawki...thanks for sharing your experiences at Shaw AFB.

We thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome, Leroy S Mort.....we thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS))...I think I finished my Christmas shopping.

Have a Terrific Tuesday!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Snacks?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art