FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 19 November 2015

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RESCUE BASKET

A lifeguard prepares to receive a rescue basket from the crew of a Coast Guard MH-65D helicopter during a training exercise off the coast of Malibu, CA, Jan. 9, 2015.The Coast Guard crew is assigned to Air Station Los Angeles.

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.

REPLENISHMENT

U.S. sailors on the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt participate in a replenishment at sea with the fast combat support ship USNS Arctic in the Atlantic Ocean, Jan. 11, 2015.

FOOT FIRST

A Navy Seabee diver performs a front-step water entry during diver training on Naval Air Station Key West, FL, Jan. 13, 2015. The two-week training is an evolution between Underwater Construction Team One and Underwater Construction Team Two.

SECURING THE WATERWAY

Coast Guard crews partner with local and federal law enforcement teams in Boston Harbor to provide maritime security for the Boston Marathon bombing trial in Boston, Jan. 5, 2015.

WORKING DOG TRAINING

U.S. Marine Cpl. William Perkins, left, wrestles with Akim, a military working dog, during controlled aggression training in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Dec. 28, 2014. Perkins is assigned to Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response-Central Command, Command Element.

THUNDERBIRD KIDS

Air Force Maj. Joshua Boudreaux and Maj. Jason Curtis greet their children after performing their first delta formation on Nellis Air Force Base, NV, Jan. 13, 2015. Boudreaux and Curtis are pilots assigned to the Air Force Thunderbirds air demonstration team.

FALCON READY

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot readies his aircraft for an early morning training exercise on the Atlantic City Air National Guard Base, NJ, Jan. 9, 2015. The pilot is assigned to the 177th Fighter Wing. The exercise tests the wing's capabilities to deploy on sorties or missions. New Jersey National Guard photo by Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

WEAPONS TRAINING

U.S. Marine Cpl. Kaden Prickett fires a .50-caliber scoped rifle at a target 1,200 meters away in the U.S. Central Command area of operations, Jan. 6, 2015. Prickett is a machine gunner and team leader assigned to Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Special Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-Crisis Response.

WARRIORS' GAME

USA Warriors sled hockey team player Ralph DeQuebec flips a puck past a teammate while playing on the National Hockey League's Winter Classic 2015 outdoor ice at Nationals Park in Washington, DC, Jan 2, 2015.

SEAMAN'S SPRINT

U.S. Navy Seaman Thoren Pond removes chocks and chains from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during flight operations on the guided-missile destroyer USS Mitscher in the Persian Gulf, Jan. 7, 2015. Pond is a boatswain's mate assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26. The destroyer is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, which includes strike operations in Iraq and Syria as directed.

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

[ConorMacNessa]

I did indeed Sally Forth! Morning train ran a little slow - evening train was right on time.

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces guarding our country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are, indeed, on course as of today. LOL!

11/26, Thanksgiving night, will probably be a music night of “Thankful” songs.

I better get on it and find out.

[Publius]

You do that, Kathy!

(ducking)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...has your weather settled down?

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! I will, I will!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WINTER WALK

A tomb sentinel guards the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during the first snow of the year in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va., Jan. 6, 2015. The soldier is assigned to 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as "The Old Guard".

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

DROPPING FLARES

A U.S. Marine Corps EA-6B Prowler fires flares over Afghanistan, Dec. 30, 2014

[EXCH54FE]

Good evening Kathy

(((Hugs)))

Rain has stopped, I was looking into getting a Boat!!! :-)

Forecast is for a bit of warming and Sun, Will cool down into the low 30s mid 20s for a bit. Not a problem we could be north some others we know!!!!

Have a good one

[MEG33]

*Remembering Our Troops*
Good Evening To The Canteen

Land Of The Free Because Of The Brave ***
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

[luvie]

Always remembering, especially in these hard times for the troops!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, EX...((HUGS))...it’s 1 right now and they say it might be 38 Thursday or Friday. Then back to COLD.

Stupid weather. We’ve finally driven al the ice off the streets, but if it rains and/or melts, back to ice. *sigh*

I’m just about ready to head home.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Meg...((HUGS))...I love that picture.

Do I have interesting stories awaiting me later this evening?

Thank you for always remembering our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...how is MIL doing? Weather nice?

[Kathy in Alaska]

I am off for home, and Mom issues of the day. Back later.

[MEG33]

Safe drive home, (((Kathy))).
Who knows..I have certainly had my days and nights turned upside down by the Paris news all through last night.

;o)

[SkyDancer]

Hai, ya, things have calmed down. Nice partly sunny weather.

[The Mayor]

Sure have, it’s been a good week.
Starting tomorrow I have 5 visitors coming in to see a mixer.
I Pray one or more will sell, I need the work.

Thanks for the thread!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. Love this thread — so inspiring!

[luvie]

She is gaining strength and can stand for a few minutes, but can only take a few baby steps with help. I know she’s frustrated. She hates being inactive.

BTW....without wifi I won’t be able to post tunes this coming weekend. :(