FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 13 March 2014

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

100 METER WINNER

Retired Army Spc. Luis Puertas wins the men's 100-meter above-the-knee single- and double-amputations event during the 2013 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, CO, May 14, 2014. DOD photo by EJ Hersom

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.

A LEG UP

A paratrooper weaves through a ladder obstacle while competing in a team assault obstacle course competition that is part of the 82nd Airborne Division's All-American week celebration on Fort Bragg, NC, May 21, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

DJIBOUTI JUMPERS

U.S. Marines exit the back of an MV-22B Osprey aircraft while conducting parachute operations over Djibouti, May 27, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Maritime Raid Force Marines, are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility aboard the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group. The aircraft is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadon 266. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher Q. Stone

SECURITY WATCH

U.S. Army Sgt. Christopher Ross, right, U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Olin Harrington, center, and U.S. Army Spc. Jared Malda provide security for their team in Zabul province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. Ross, Harrington and Malda are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment. Their unit participated in an Afghan-led search for weapon and explosive caches during a joint operation. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tim Morgan

ARRESTED RECOVERY

An F/A-18F Super Hornet performs an arrested recovery on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the North Arabian Sea, May 22, 2013. The Eisenhower is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility promoting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 103. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew Schneider

SHEEP DEEP

U.S. Army Spc. Kurt Anderson patrols outside a village in Zabul province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. Anderson, assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 1st Cavalry Regiment, was part of an Afghan-led search for weapon and explosive caches during a joint operation. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tim Morgan

GREETING GRINS

A U.S. sailor assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz greets students at Quality Schools International during a community service project in Phuket, Thailand, May 31, 2013. The Nimitz is deployed to the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Joshua D. Haiar

MIDWAY ANNIVERSARY

More than 200 sailors and Marines attend a wreath laying ceremony at the Navy Memorial to commemorate the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway in Washington, DC, June 4, 2013. The Battle of Midway was the turning point in the Pacific theater of World War II and set the stage for the United States' victory over Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gina K Morrissette

PRESENCE PATROL

U.S. Army Spc. Jeremiah Carter, right, takes a knee while conducting a dismounted presence patrol with his soldiers near Forward Operating Base Spin Boldak in Kandahar province, Afghanistan, June 2, 2013. Carter is assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann

BEYOND THE HORIZON

U.S. soldiers build a new school in support of Beyond the Horizon 2013 in Las Marias, El Salvador, May 31, 2013. Beyond the Horizon is an annual humanitarian and civic assistance exercise sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and led by Army South. The soldiers are assigned to Joint Task Force Jaguar. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Aaron Smith

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

[SandRat]

Good evening,...((HUGS))

Maddi & Gr-Parents had a grand day First she had to share Gr-Pa’s Honey-Nut with sliced Banana Cheerios, then she and Gr-Ma went shopping, then when she got home, she went for a 3 1/2 hr nap, and her Mom came & picked her up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion....you are so right. Military history, the only reason we are here and safe, seems to be being pushed out of our history. America just happened. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

CONSTITUTION'S CRUISE

A Massport Fire Rescue boat escorts the USS Constitution during her first turnaround cruise of 2013, Boston, Mass., June 4, 2013. The cruise commemorated the 71st anniversary of the Battle of Midway and recognized first responders of the Boston Marathon bombings. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Rooney

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, gorush...God Bless the Marines! d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for today’s military history.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....mountainlion bags the bronze!!

[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:
FAdm. Nimitz!

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Fleet Admiral Chester W. Nimitz, USN

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]

Off to get a hair cut....back later.

[luvie]

Always remembering them!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[HiJinx]

When we were sending Care Packages to troops in CENTCOM a few years back, my local Wal-Mart gave me over 400 DVDs to put in them. The collection included at least 20 copies of the Victory at Sea DVDs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. *HUGS* 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]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you had a good day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

You still must have power.....did you get all the predicted snow? Has it stopped?

Stay safe and warm!! ((HUGS))

[The Mayor]

snow has stopped after dumping a foot or more on us. Very cold now and tomorrow,have to plow again in the AM. We didn’t lose power thank God. Been cold, windy and snowing all day long. Travel very bad.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending prayers for your safety as you deal with the mess.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I remember watching Victory At Sea as a kid with my Dad.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thank you for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

Hump day is over, and checks are printed. WOOHOO!

I got your hair trimmed while I got mine cut. Hope you like it.