FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 04 May 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MOORING THROW

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Zakary May throws a mooring line while aboard the USS Chancellorsville in Yokosuka, Japan, June 8, 2016. The Chancellorsville is on patrol with the USS Ronald Reagan Carrier Strike Group in the 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Andrew Schneider

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.

NIGHT BRIEF

Soldiers receive a mission and safety brief before participating in a night air assault training at Fort Drum, NY, May 18, 2016. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Campbell

KOA MOANA MARINES

Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 16, secure ladder wells onboard USNS Sacagawea in the Pacific Ocean, June 2, 2016. The Marines are assigned to Task Force Koa Moana 16, which is serving to further strengthen alliances around the Asia-Pacific region as well as highlight the effectiveness of a maritime prepositioning force. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jesus McCloud

WEAPONS WORK

Air Force Senior Airman Clarence Williams uploads a guided bomb unit on an F-16C Fighting Falcon at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 7, 2016. Williams is a weapons maintainer assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. The weapons team ensures pilots have the correct and functional munitions to provide the air cover ground forces need. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman

LADDER LOOK

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Parker Tait, left, Petty Officer 2nd Class Carlos Vela, center, and Seaman Jarodd Johnson secure an accommodation ladder aboard the USS Stout while transiting the Mediterranean Sea, June 8, 2016. Tait and Vela are boatswain's mates. The guided-missile destroyer is supporting U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Bill Dodge

D-DAY COMMEMORATION

U.S., French and German paratroopers jump into Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 5, 2016, to commemorate the 72nd anniversary of D-Day. The U.S. soldiers, among the 320 paratroopers from the three countries to participate, are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. Army photo by Capt. Joe Bush

HOWITZER ROUND

Soldiers fire an M777A2 howitzer during exercise Crescent Reach 16 at Fort Bragg, NC, May 26, 2016. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sean Carnes

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[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....The Mayor snags the silver!!

[ConorMacNessa]

I've had a bug the last week or so myself. I was on a 10 day course of Augmentin which did absolutely nothing for me. I'm now on Levaquin, which seems to be working.

I can't stop the coughing either. Neither Mrs. MacNessa nor I have slept well lately.

"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."

[luvie]

Didn’t get out at all. The wind was really blustery so I stayed put. Wasn’t anywhere I needed to be anyway. LOL!

I don’t know how you find names for all of them and then remember each one. LOL! All the black and white kitties around here are called Mojo, for our high school battle call. :) The mascot is a Panther.

[radu]

OOOOOO! Erupted is right! Look at all those snowy blooms! Gorgeous!

I have no idea what the name of these roses is because Hubby's mom planted them years ago. They're growing up into a dogwood tree and the buckeye tree that's next to it. They start blooming about the same time the dogwood blossoms fizzle out. This pic was snapped last week.

[ConorMacNessa]

That's beautiful! I thought my Jacobite was done after the ice storms we had this winter - but she pulled through after all. I planted that rose in 1991 and she has served well over the last quarter century.

"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."

[radu]

If the wind there has been anything like at OKC, can’t blame ya for staying in.

Just breezy here today so it wasn’t too bad having to do the grocery shopping. At least the rain held off until late tonight/early in the morning.

I read a lot of sci-fi and fantasy and get a lot of the names from books. And you should recognize the lil feller’s name since that’s the name of our favorite white-tailed eagle in Latvia. :-)

[radu]

Aaaaaah, that’s the one you worried about after the ice storms? Looks like she came through QUITE well. Looks very healthy now.

I don’t know how old the pink roses are. They were there when I moved here in ‘99 and had been around for a while then. Hubby doesn’t remember when his mom planted them.
It’s nice to look out the kitchen window and see that big spray of pink.

[luvie]

I definitely did recognize that one! I’ll be glad when that cam comes back up for a new...hopefully better...season!

[luvie]

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[luvie]

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[luvie]

it was pretty strong wind. I had no real pressing reason to go anywhere, so I didn’t. I LOVE that I can make that decision! LOL! It is cooler and will be cooler tomorrow. Which means I’ll sleep well. That’s always a good thing!

[radu]

I just hope he’s the one who shows up to reclaim the nest for next season and that he doesn’t get run off. That nest has gone through so many changes of occupants this year. LOL

Last year’s male started out at the nest this year but was run off and the changes just kept coming.

Been catching up on all the birds tonight since I didn’t get to watch them last night. It’s cracking me up that Primo moved back home.

[radu]

WOOHOO! Ya got it!

[radu]

You’re lucky you didn’t have need to get out in it. I reckon it was kicking up a lot of dust. GACK!

We had strong winds Sunday and I had to go visit Aunt Clara. The wind was shoving the car all over the highway between here and the nursing home.
Tomorrow’s visit day again and they have us under another wind advisory. *sigh* Gonna be a repeat of Sunday, plus we’ll have rain with it this time. Tomoorow’s temps will be comfy enough but they say Friday’s high will only be 55! That’s TOO cool!

I keep thinking we’re through with jacket weather and it just won’t go away!

[luvie]

Primo is smart! He knows where the food is and that it’s a lot easier to eat on a flat surface. LOL! It’s very entertaining...especially while the eagles are all snoozing. :)

I only watched that nest part of last year, so am not that familiar with the adults. I wonder whatever became of the sweetie that fell off the nest. I’m not sure there have been any updates on him.

Well I just checked their page and this is what was at the top:

“sea-eagle60 nest report:
4:50 PM May 3 posted on seaeagle cam SS.
Hello all. Looks like action again very soon in Sydney
Working on pulling cables in place next week and turning things on again.
Then camera maintenance and hopefully eagle action....”

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Ms Feather bags the bronze!!

[radu]

Just very strange seeing a fledgling return to the nest like Primo did after being away so long. It threw everyone for a loop.

I wondered what you meant about the cam coming back up. We were talking about two different nests. LOL!

I’m waiting for the sea eagle nest cam to come up too. They’d said they’d turn it back on when Dad and Lady got down to serious business for this season. Looking forward to watching everything this year.

I hope Peaglet is thriving. Things seemed to be going well last updates we read.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...is it summer weather yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Sgt. Joshua P. Rodgers, USA
Company C, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Amazing Grace

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

Sgt. Cameron Thomas, USA
Company D, 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment

Amazing Grace