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.

[luvie]

Heehee!

[luvie]

It is a long drive. Will no doubt take most of the day. But we’ll see some cool stuff, eat some good food and hang with the BEST people! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Have a great trip!!

Y’all drive careful and have lots of fun.

[Kathy in Alaska]

RIMPAC FORMATION

The guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance, foreground, pulls away as the amphibious dock landing ship USS Rushmore approaches the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier, center, in the Pacific Ocean, June 24, 2014. The amphibious assault ship USS Peleliu is conducting a replenishment-at-sea with the Rainier. The ships are en route to participate in the Rim of the Pacific 2014 exercise. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dustin Knight

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! No air conditioners. Little fans.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique!

Connie.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Did you win the “dscusssion”?

Who wrote that mess? LOL!

Discussion, discussion, discussion, discussion!

[Kathy in Alaska]

MISSION SPRINT

U.S. Marines sprint across a field to load onto a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during a mission in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 4, 2014. The Marines, assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, operated in Gereshk for three days and were involved in numerous engagements with Taliban insurgents. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

[Kathy in Alaska]

SILENT SPIN

Members of the Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon perform during the evening parade to honor Navy Adm. James A. Winnefeld Jr., vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, at Marine Barracks Washington, D.C., July 11, 2014. The parade also included the U.S. Marine Band, known as "The President's Own," The U.S. Marine Drum and Bugle Corps, the Marine Corps Color Guard, and Lance Cpl. Chesty XIII, the official mascot of the Marine post. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Hinton

[Kathy in Alaska]

PIT PAIR

U.S. Army Pvt. Antonio Hall leaps over an obstacle pit during training in Adazi, Latvia, July 2, 2014. About 600 paratroopers from the brigade are in Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Poland to support Operation Atlantic Resolve to demonstrate commitment to NATO obligations and sustain interoperability with allied forces. Hall is a cavalry scout with 1st Squadron, 91st Cavalry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael T. Crawford

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[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?

Sandwich?

[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 Thursday 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

[beachn4fun]

***sniff***so, you only say hello when you know you can snag a 50?
waaaaaa ***sniff***

LOL. Good morning, Connie Girl ((HUGS))
Hope that bucket list is getting smaller.

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies
and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities
Like, WOW, when I saw that 3rd photo.
I work at a Laboratory where they create
and invent many wonders, but
I ain't seen nothing like THAT!

Today is my FRiday!

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

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

[luvie]

Well, WE're off to the beach area today!
No...it's not the ocean, but the Gulf is pretty big!
It's a beautiful morning to be traveling with FRiends!
Kinda early, but it's a looooong drive! LOL!
Hope all you Early Birds have a GREAT day...
...'cause that weekend is right around the corner!
(((hugs)))