FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 04 June 2015

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

EXPLOSIVE DETONATION

U.S. soldiers detonate a mine clearing line charge during a combined arms live-fire exercise at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, June 26, 2014. The soldiers, combat engineers, are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company B, 91st Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer

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.

ENGINE CHECK

Air Force Airman 1st Class Vincent Hale examines an A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft during RED FLAG-Alaska 14-2 on Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, June 20, 2014. Hale, an aircraft maintainer, is assigned to the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Osan Air Base, South Korea. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ashley Taylor

FOLLOW THE LEADER

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Timothy Knaggs, center, walks ahead of a legged support system at Marine Corps Training Area Bellows on Oahu, Hawaii, June 19, 2014. The legged system is designed to carry supplies, including water, food and ammunition, through rough terrain. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Callahan

DARWAZGAY SECURITY

U.S. Army Spc. Eric Leveault scans his sector while providing security and monitors movement near an observation point overlooking the Darwazgay pass in Afghanistan's Zabul province, June 24, 2014. Leveault, an infantryman, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment. The U.S. soldiers were participating in a joint air assault mission with Afghan soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Whitney Houston

WELL DECK APPROACH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brooks Graham, left, directs a landing craft air cushion into the well deck of the USS Peleliu following a training exercise in the Pacific Ocean, June 25, 2014. Graham is a boatswain's mate. The Peleliu is en route to Hawaii to participate in Rim of the Pacific 2014. Twenty-two nations, more than 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel are participating in the exercise U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Will Gaskill

1000-POUND CLUB

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Rebecca Seiler performs a dead lift at the 1000-Pound Club competition on Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, July 6, 2014. Seiler is a rail crew member assigned to the 1st Theater Sustainment Command. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. William White

ARRESTED LANDING

An F/A-18E Super Hornet makes an arrested landing on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington at sea, July 7, 2014. The ship and Carrier Air Wing 5, an embarked unit, provide a combat-ready force to protect and defend the maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Hornet is assigned to the Eagles of Strike Fighter Squadron 115. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Chris Cavagnaro

BOILER LIGHTER

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Siara Rodriguez lights off the boiler with assistance from Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Cockrum on the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Bataan in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility, July 10, 2014. The Bataan is operating in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to augment U.S. crisis response forces in the region. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael J. Lieberknecht

DOG DUTY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John Winjum, a military working dog handler, stands duty at the Port of Djibouti during an inspection of ships, tugboats and the pier on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, July 7, 2014. Winjum is assigned to Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti security forces. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Julia A. Casper

AIRBORNE OVER ESTONIA

U.S. paratroopers conduct an airborne operation in Nurmsi, Estonia, July 8, 2014. About 600 paratroopers from the brigade are in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland as part of Operation Atlantic Resolve to demonstrate commitment to NATO obligations and sustain interoperability with allied forces. The paratroopers are assigned to 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. John L. Carkeet IV

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

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire for the evening -

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
TONK!



GMG/3 Brian J. Marotta, USN
USS Corry DD-817 - Vietnam

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!

[left that other site]

I know I am late tonight...but I got into a political discussion.

You all know how THAT can happen!

[mylife]

Thanks for remembering Tonk.

[mylife]

The Night Watch

[luvie]

Wow! That picture makes an impact! :)

[mylife]

Rembrant was a Master, he saw all.

[luvie]

He was! There is so much detail it’s hard to take it all in.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[AZamericonnie]

And.....good morning Beach Babe!

[AZamericonnie]

And.....good morning Beach Babe!

[PROCON]

Hi Luvvy, don’t shoot your eye out...

[PROCON]

Hi Luvvy, don’t shoot your eye out...

[PROCON]

Dang it...

[luvie]

LOL! Busted! :)

[AZamericonnie]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lYBVi3ALWA

[Kathy in Alaska]

Late or not....good evening, ML...((HUGS))

Did you win the “dscusssion”? Was it friendly?

Have a Terrific Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie...*hugs*...we got your hair trimmed. Feeling better?

Thank you for the tributes to our troops.

Is your commute getting warmer by the day?

It’s looking like rain here. A nice steady rain all night would be really welcome.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We miss you, Mr Tonkin!

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]

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]

Woohoo....gathered with friends. Cool!! Dragging out my Texas map....that looks like a LONG drive. Gonna do it all in one day?

Have a safe journey. ((HUGS))