FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: U.S. Coast Guard R & D Center, Connecticut ~ 08 SEPT 2015

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: U. S. Coast Guard Research and Development Center, Connecticut

The United States Coast Guard Research & Development Center (CG RDC) located in New London, Connecticut is the Coast Guard's center for operational analysis and mission execution solutions.

The Research & Development Center is dedicated to maximizing its contribution by maintaining a balanced portfolio of projects that support the Coast Guard's short, medium, and long range requirements across all major missions.

CG RDC is the Coast Guard's sole facility performing research, development, test and evaluation (RDT&E) in support of the Coast Guard's major mission areas of; Environmental Protection, Maritime Law Enforcement, Protection of Life and Property at Sea and National Defense Preparedness.

The R& D Center's technology research includes: detection, interdiction and prosecution of drug smugglers; cleaning up oil spills; maritime navigation safety; alertness and performance of commercial and CG crews; eliminating invasive species for ship ballast water.

The RDT&E program enhances acquisition and mission execution by helping transition new technologies into the service’s operational forces. The program also provides Coast Guard leadership with knowledge necessary for making strategic decisions.

Learn More About the U.S. Coast Guard Research & Development Center HERE!!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

21 posted on 09/07/2015 6:57:30 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: ConorMacNessa

Permission Granted!

22 posted on 09/07/2015 6:58:50 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

Good evening, Kathy!

***HUGS***

Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

23 posted on 09/07/2015 7:00:55 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

Hi Kathy, I did absolutely nothing today other than do a little shopping and FReep.

I'll get together with college-boy in a couple of days to hang out.

I still have tomorrow off so more relaxation on the way.

Did your Mom enjoy the visitors?

24 posted on 09/07/2015 7:01:39 PM PDT by PROCON (GOD will NOT be mocked!)

To: laurenmarlowe

Howdy, lauren! (((hugs)))

Great thread, as usual!

Glad you got moved in! It’s a pain, and really hope you enjoy the new digs! :)

25 posted on 09/07/2015 7:18:18 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

She did! Wasn’t sure how 2 would work out because her hearing is not good. But, the friend who regularly visits recognized her getting tired, so the visit broke up after a couple hours, and she got her afternoon nap.

And she felt like she was entertaining...she got out plates and glasses and cookies for dessert (I stopped at McDonalds on the way home after picking one up...her regular guest doesn’t drive) and I think it went well. She needs someone besides me to talk to...and plan something on her own.

26 posted on 09/07/2015 7:19:57 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

What a nice day for your mom to visit with friends!

27 posted on 09/07/2015 7:34:08 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

To: ConorMacNessa

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you get to rest on Labor Day? Ready to take on the new short week?

I hate Monday holidays for payroll. Checks still have to be cut on Wednesday, so Monday and Tuesday have to be crammed into Tuesday.

28 posted on 09/07/2015 7:41:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Luv...you made it home from laboring. ((HUGS))

Very many people out shopping?

29 posted on 09/07/2015 7:44:59 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

It went well, but one-on-one is probably the best. The two visitors knew each other from years ago, but all had lots to talk about. Even if Mom only got 50%, this is good.

30 posted on 09/07/2015 7:54:17 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: Kathy in Alaska

No, it was very quiet. Kinda thought that would be the case, but ya never know! :)

I didn’t labor TOO hard, in other words! LOL!

31 posted on 09/07/2015 7:57:48 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

To: Kathy in Alaska

I labored a full day today in honor of many generations of my ancestors who labored under merciless taskmasters and fought their way to this Nation in coffin ships for a chance to have new life and Freedom.

By virtue of their having hazarded all, I enjoy the benefits of living in Freedom.

Having worked, I now go to my rest.

32 posted on 09/07/2015 7:59:45 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)

To: ConorMacNessa

There is something to be said for tradition. Rest well!

33 posted on 09/07/2015 8:06:52 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

Hi Ya LUV.

Did you know that the 13th of this month is
‘Speak Like a Pirate Day’?

There may well be a lot of FR-PIRATE Speak that day an various threads.

34 posted on 09/07/2015 8:14:17 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)

Arrrrgh.. LOL! (thought I’d start practicing early!)

35 posted on 09/07/2015 8:16:33 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

36 posted on 09/07/2015 8:25:59 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)

Thanks! I’m going to see my little grandgirls in a couple of weeks. I’ll bookmark this so they can see it! :)

37 posted on 09/07/2015 8:33:05 PM PDT by luvie (Cruz or Lose!)

38 posted on 09/07/2015 8:36:41 PM PDT by SandRat (Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)

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

39 posted on 09/07/2015 11:57:04 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

To: E.G.C.; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; MEG33; LUV W; PROCON; SandRat; Mrs.Nooseman; ...

40 posted on 09/08/2015 12:24:03 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))

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