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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 03 July 2014
Serving The Best Troops & Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 07/02/2014 6:01:03 PM PDT by 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.




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To: All; Kathy in Alaska; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; LUV W; txradioguy; CMS; Jet Jaguar; The Mayor; ...

*Good Morning To The Canteen*
Hope You Have A Good Day
*HUGS*

***
Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave



*May God Bless And Protect Our Troops*

61 posted on 07/03/2014 4:21:59 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 97º is the forecast high for today. Guess we will have a HOT 4th of July.





62 posted on 07/03/2014 5:20:50 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: MEG33; LUV W

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))).


63 posted on 07/03/2014 5:21:34 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Hoping for rain later...40% chance.
How’s your rotator cuff feeling?


64 posted on 07/03/2014 5:35:39 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: MEG33

We also have a chance for rain today and tomorrow.

My rotator cuff still hurts when I have to put products on the hooks above my head.


65 posted on 07/03/2014 5:44:58 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Hope pain decreases .
May we all see rainfall!


66 posted on 07/03/2014 5:47:23 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Oh man...did I get caught in the rain yesterday!

But today is beautiful, and everything has been washed clean.


67 posted on 07/03/2014 5:49:39 AM PDT by left that other site (You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
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To: MEG33

I wouldn’t mind if our BBQ was washed out by rain.


68 posted on 07/03/2014 5:52:54 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Now that’s really needing rain!
;o)


69 posted on 07/03/2014 5:56:35 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

My 4th of July selection for our Men and Women who served America and Freedom

The Star Spangled Banner
yr ma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAYPN-1Yjt0

Martina McBride - God Bless America (LIVE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJNqep77vBw

America why I love Her
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yQM1oLnMLNU&feature=related

Your a Grand Old Flag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toX5cEKg5I8&feature=related

Aaron Tippin - Where The Stars And Stripes And Eagle Fly
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xzHQjZJJQ0

GOD Bless the USA by Lee Greenwood
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_ruJBtX_FQ

Battley Hymn of the Republic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0dc1WxbWyek&feature=related

Ragged Old Flag
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6vwXbQZvJo&feature=related

America, They Beautiful
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E0bs9ZvM8gQ

Battle Cry of Freedom
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zhCheCryopA&feature=related

John Wayne and the Pledge of Allegiance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Jf3MQpffBc&feature=related

Old Army Hat

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqHprJJlusg

Nineteen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=N1QThsfyAqw

Have You Forgotten?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpLyZLV4t_I&feature=related

Trace Adkins - Arlington, A tribute to our fallen warriors.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i146T1bjqWg

Military Taps
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wn_iz8z2AGw

AMAZING GRACE (Bag Pipes)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhGuhfBk5xk


70 posted on 07/03/2014 5:59:04 AM PDT by GailA (IF you fail to keep your promises to the Military, you won't keep them to Citizens!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

They are good cars! I have a FRiend who has had a Suburu Forester for years....still going strong as far as I know.

She shouldn’t talk like that though. :\


71 posted on 07/03/2014 6:22:24 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

Beeeauutiful Thursday, Early Birds!
Guess whoooose birthday is on Sunday!
Pssst...a hint...
....he's looking over my shoulder...right? :)
Anyhoooooo, y'all all have a Thankful Thursday...
...and get ready for the long weekend to begin!
It's gonna be hot here...big surprise. NOT!
(((hugs)))

72 posted on 07/03/2014 6:57:59 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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To: LUV W

Have a great day Luv. I have to work from noon until 7 PM, but off tomorrow. At least I get to work in AC.


73 posted on 07/03/2014 7:09:19 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (The Second Amendment is NOT about the right to hunt. It IS a right to shoot tyrants.)
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To: LUV W

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?


74 posted on 07/03/2014 7:30:51 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Arrowhead1952

Howdy, John! (((hugs)))

Great you’re off tomorrow! I have to work. Bah! Only till 2, though. Still time for some BBQ! :)


75 posted on 07/03/2014 7:37:15 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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To: E.G.C.

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

Things are going well around here...how ‘bout you and Bo?

Hope y’all have a happy 4th! Will you have company or go
watch fireworks?


76 posted on 07/03/2014 7:51:22 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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Live Streaming for Hurricane Arthur

Everyone stay safe!
Lauren, all ok where you and your family are?

77 posted on 07/03/2014 7:55:32 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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To: LUV W; All

*Prayers Up For All In Harm's Way*


CAPE HATTERAS, NC

78 posted on 07/03/2014 8:12:52 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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To: MEG33

Looks like the tropical storm turned hurricane is going to be celebrating the 4th with a lot of folks! We know a lot of FReepers on the East Coast, and I hope they all stay safe and dry!


79 posted on 07/03/2014 8:32:18 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!l go)
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To: LUV W

Amen


80 posted on 07/03/2014 8:34:50 AM PDT by MEG33 (Pray For Our Nation)
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