FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 03 July 2014

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DETONATION DUTY

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Gaunt, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Halgren, center, work with an Afghan border policeman explosive ordnance disposal trainee to prepare explosives for a controlled detonation in the Spin Boldak district in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, July 28, 2013. Gaunt, an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, and Halgren, an explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, are assigned to the 466th Air Expeditionary Group. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jovi Prevot

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.

NIGHT LIGHT

Illumination rounds light the way for forward observers to adjust artillery and mortar fire during a night portion of a four-day, live-fire exercise following the end of Talisman Saber 2013 in Townshend Island, Australia, Aug. 2, 2013. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Australian army and several ships. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Oxton

HOSE HANDLERS

Firefighters maneuver a hose to attack fires to support Warrior and Global Medic exercises on Fort McCoy, WI, July 27, 2013. Warrior Exercise 86-13-01 enables units to rehearse military maneuvers and tactics. Global Medic 2013 is an annual field training exercise designed to replicate all aspects of theater combat medical support. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Becker

ROCKET READY

Marines fire a shoulder-launched rocket weapon during a training exercise on Camp Lejeune, NC, July 29, 2013. The Marines are assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The unit trained with the weapons with service members assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

HARRIER HAND

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tony Hernandez attaches a direct attack munition to an AV-8B Harrier II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 2, 2013. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is underway off the coast of Southern California completing an exercise to certify the readiness of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious group to conduct integrated missions. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Veronica Mammina

WING WORK

Air Force Master Sgt. Robin Wright, top left, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Flint Hamilton, top right, visually inspect the wing of a C-130 Hercules aircraft as airmen off-load to support exercise Global Medic 2013 at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station in Coraopolis, PA, July 29, 2013. Wright, a crew chief, is assigned to the 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Hamilton, a flight engineer, is assigned to the 95th Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez

COMPOUND KICK

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarrett Goff kicks a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washir village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. Goff, a team leader, is assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Geoffrey K. Scarborough

CLOSE CUT

A new recruit gets a hair cut at the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ, July 30, 2013. Procedures require recruits to have a shaved head to promote uniformity and cohesion among the newly formed company. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

ARTILLERY ACTION

U.S. Marines and Australian artillery forward observers coordinate artillery and mortar fire during a four-day, live-fire exercise following the end of Talisman Saber 2013 in Townshend Island, Australia, Aug. 3, 2013. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit; the Australian army and several ships. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr.

HOIST TRAINING

Army soldiers conduct rescue hoist training in New Castle County, DE, Aug. 4, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the Delaware Army National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie

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

[AZamericonnie]

I’ll get you a trim while I’m there.

You're such a doll & I DO appreciate it!

It's cooled down to 107 here....brrrr.

This week is kicking my rear!

Hope your week is going well! *Hugs*

[The Mayor]

Weather has been nice days and thunder showers at night and like you, skeeters all over from so much rain.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

"Where shall I hide my forehead and my eyes?
For now I see the true old times are dead,
When every morning brought a noble chance,
And every chance brought out 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:
Cpl. William Kyle Capenter, USMC!



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!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

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]

Yappeeee!
Friday eve!! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

All trimmed...do you feel better?

It is 79 at my desk....gotta turn my fan on.

Any closer to a new assistant?

Monday and Tuesday were awful because we had to do 3 days in 2, but today was very ;productive for me.

We had to do checks on Tuesday because of the holiday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Important to remember your mates....

Glad you are planning to stay in touch and visit.

[Kathy in Alaska]

2012 Subaru Outback.....not exactly what I was looking for, but I think God sent us the right car for my Mom at just the right time. The wheelchair fits like a glove in the back, and is easier for me to get in and out.

The look on her face when she can get in all by herself is priceless.

I went to a used car sale on a Sunday, drove 2 cars home that my Mom couldn't get in (there could be NO stepping...just backing up to the seat, sitting, and swinging in). Got a call that someone had traded this car, went and drove it home Monday night and signed the papers. Picked it up in time for her Friday appointment. A lot newer and more expensive than was my plan, but I think we had some divine intervention.

Just like this...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...any lessons today?

No more rain?

70s here today....clouds coming in the last half hour, but they say no rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Only 1 day left....and I will be off. Hurrah!!

My main job will be to get my Mom hooked up with a new printer.

She left a post it pad on the paper tray and it got sucked part way in. It’s never been the same since. Tonight she wanted a lesson on printing from email. The first thing I see is more stuff on the paper tray. She said, “It’s only my glasses”. Wrong...glasses and 3 paper clips. *sigh*

So, a new printer and NOTHING, NOT EVER on the paper tray.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

How have your commutes been lately with everything so hot?

Critters stay some place cooler?

I wish the clouds rolling in would bring rain. Got the temp here at my computer down to 70.

[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]

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.

[luvie]

Wowzer! Very nice! It was probably time and you’ll both enjoy it! Crank up that AC! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

The first thing she said was we won’t ever have to buy another one for her. LOL!

I had done no research on Subaru’s, but everyone says they are really reliable and last forever.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[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

[MEG33]

Kathy, for another great thread and always
Remembering Our Troops