FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 19 January 2017

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MEDEVAC TRAINING

A soldier helps hoist a member of the South Carolina Helicopter Aquatic Rescue Team into a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a medevac training and certification mission in Eastover, SC, March 9, 2016. South Carolina Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Roberto Di Giovine

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.

PUMP PRESSURE

Navy Seaman Apprentice Jaren Solt throttles the pressure of a JP-5 fuel pump on the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, March 22, 2016. The Eisenhower is conducting a Composite Training Unit Exercise to prepare for a future deployment. Solt is an airman apprentice. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch

NIGHT LIGHTS

An E-2C Hawkeye performs preflight checks on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, March 20, 2016. The Hawkeye is assigned to Airborne Early Warning Squadron 123. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class J. Alexander Delgado

TUG MUG

Marines participate in tug-of-war competition during a field meet at Ellis Field at Camp Lejeune, NC, March 17, 2016. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Corps Engineer School, which holds a field meet annually to promote competition. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tyler W. Stewart

TEAR-DOWN OPERATION

U.S. and South Korean sailors help tear down a forward operating base during exercise Foal Eagle 2016 in Busan, South Korea, March 16, 2016. Foal Eagle is an annual, bilateral training exercise designed to enhance the readiness of U.S. and South Korean forces and their ability to work together during a crisis. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Doug Harvey

MURKY MATTERS

A Marine Corps officer candidate breaks the surface of the Quigley, a murky water obstacle used for training, at the Officer Candidates School on Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, March 15, 2016. The candidate is assigned to Delta Company, Officer Candidates Class 221. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Patrick H. Owens

NIGHT TORCH

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Thomas Dwyer uses a torch to repair a bent bolt on the USS Blue Ridge in the Straits of Malacca, March 22, 2015. The Blue Ridge, the U.S. 7th Fleet's flagship, is patrolling in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Dwyer is a hull maintenance technician. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Don Patton

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

[radu]

It sure DID seem right at home. “Yo, Mom, don’cha recognize me?”

I haven’t even checked the DNN nest yet this year. You’re right about that eagle having a sweet expression. Doesn’t happen often, does it?

[luvie]

No it doesn’t. It was hanging out on its favorite branch, just taking it all in. They had been doing some nestorations earlier. :)

[radu]

I’ll have to remember to check the nest Friday. Will be gone most of the day tomorrow - Republican Women’s meeting at 11 in one town, then visit Aunt Clara in a different town afterwards. It’ll be about time to deal with cat suppers and our supper by the time I get home. MIGHT have a minute or two for nest watching before I head out in the morning but I’m not holding my breath on that. LOL

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy!
Payroll day is not fun especially with system issues.
Have a great day!

[luvie]

Oooo...are y’all going to have a shindig for the inauguration? I guess I’ll have to watch on the computer. Hubby would pout like crazy if I commandeered the tv! LOL!

Oh, we have a little one in the guest room, but no where comfy to sit. It’s strictly used for football by the preacher who stays with us and glances at it as he studies his lessons.

Plus, it’s been so long since I watched tv, I don’t know where any of the channels are. LOL!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

My Sis and B-I-L took me to a terrific concert tonight, Marc Broussard. He sounded like “The Allman Brothers Meet James Brown”! WONDERFUL BAND!

Unfortunately, it was in Harvard Square, so I was literally in the belly of the beast. Probably the only Conservative within a ten mile radius!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Stay warm, Sand...

Right now it is -13.5 at my house. But I’m inside and looking out at the beautiful snow. I will leave the lower cupboard doors open under the sink, just in case. I don’t want any frozen pipes.

[radu]

I don’t know if there are plans for a shindig or not. Haven’t heard anything about one. It might be brought up at our monthly meeting tomorrow.

I do plan to get up early to watch the inauguration but I’ll watch it on tv. That’s the extent of any plans I’ve made.

[radu]

Aw, why not? :-)

[radu]

Aw, why not? :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

We made it safely home. VERY slick roads.

I’m off duty. She’s in charge, and she’s already had an eye/ear full. She’s knows most from just the phone, but in person is very different.

[radu]

Off duty at last. YAY for that! This break was sorely needed.

I can easily imagine those roads are slick after all the snow and freezing fog y’all have had the past week. Glad you made the trip there and back safely.

Bet the cold was a shock for your sister! -15 is showing on the cam page and that’s awfully cold, especially leaving southern CA to go up there. OUCH!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Really cool video, Luv....

[luvie]

Why not indeed! LOL! I saw it was getting close and then I forgot about it!

WooooHooooo!

[luvie]

It was something, huh! That mama eagle was MAD!

I just read that your sister has arrived! Did the cold shock her? I think it did my DIL! Said today she was looking for a warm spot already. LOL! She has a loooong wait!

[luvie]

The Latvian eagle is at the nest! :)

[radu]

Thanks for the heads up! I was off doing a few things and missed it. Sure am glad we can roll back the video on that cam! Hope to get a scap or two before I have to shut things down and go to bed. 9:00 is going to roll around far too soon to suit me in the morning. LOL

[radu]

I didn’t notice where things were for a few minutes. Figured I’d better jump while no one was around. LOL

[luvie]

We both have to get up early. Me at 8. Ugh! So I’m going to sleep nowzzzzzzzz......

See ya tomorrow!

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks or your service to our country.

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