FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 10 August 2017

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

BREAK TIME

Camden Archbold, age 5, takes a break next to his father from the day’s festivities during the Arctic Thunder Special Needs and Family Day at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 29, 2016. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valerie Monroy

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.

SUNSET OPERATIONS

The aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis conducts helicopter operations at sunset during Rim of the Pacific 2016, a maritime exercise, in the Pacific Ocean, July 31, 2016. Twenty-six nations and 25,000 personnel participated in the exercise, which provided training to help ensure security on the world's oceans. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jason Noble

PARATROOPER TRAINING

Soldiers conduct airborne training at Aviano Air Base, Italy, July 27, 2016. The soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Krystal Ardrey

ROPE WRAP

Sailors wrap line on the USS Mobile Bay after mooring alongside the USS Princeton during Rim of the Pacific 2016 near Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Aug. 2, 2016. The maritime exercise helps participants sustain cooperative relationships critical to ensuring the safety of sea lanes and security on the world's oceans. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan J. Batchelder

VIRTUAL TARGETS

Army Pfc. Shawn Bailey fires at virtual targets during the annual 2016 European Best Warrior Competition at Camp Aachen in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 7, 2016. Bailey is assigned to the 2nd Calvary Regiment. Candidates will compete for top honors during the weeklong competition. Army photo by Pfc. Emily Houdershieldt

HORNET SIGHTING

Marine Corps Cpl. Chris Lawler observes an F/A-18C Hornet approach the refueling hose during Exercise Pitch Black 2016 at Royal Australian Air Force Base Tindal, Australia, Aug. 9, 2016. The Australian air force hosted the multinational, large-force training exercise. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Nicole Zurbrugg

SHADOW SOLDIER

Army Sgts. Justin Welch, right, and Justin Scott scan a concrete wall inside a bunker using devices to detect hazardous materials and radiation during Vigilant Guard 2016, an exercise at Camp Johnson, VT, July 27, 2016. Welch and Scott are assigned to the Maine Army National Guard’s 11th Civil Support Team. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Jeffrey Tatro

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

[left that other site]

I think she minds the heat more than a fluffier dog would (no insulation) but today was very mild and I brought plenty of water. But we do some strenuous hiking! I love it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, MayflowerMadam.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very cool. She can’t profess to be neglected, or without interaction with her Mom.

I am off for home.

[left that other site]

We are pretty much inseparable.

Of course, she has no use for the Harley, and a sidecar is out of the question since it affects the handling. Blue is 25 years old next month, which in Bike years makes her a Genuine Antique.

Besides, I would never Trade Blue in, as General Paul Tibbets himself saw her outside a hangar at Tamiami Airport and remarked that she was a “Nice Ride”. I replied that I liked the Enola Gay too.

True Story...you can’t make this stuff up! :-)

[luvie]

Thank you! It says it all!

[PROCON]

Still triple digits but it looks like that will thankfully change soon.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! Hope the rest of the week is smooth sailing.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Have a good day? Maybe go over to let the puppy entertain you with his silly antics?

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

What a wonderful guardian!
That pic always touches the heart when I see it.

[radu]

Howdy do, Conor. *Hugz*

Do you have all your furniture back in place now that the flooring is finished? Close to finishing the kitchen cabinets?

[luvie]

It does mine too! No truer friend than that!

[PROCON]

Hey radu!

I did go over to see son and the little canine maniac. The puppy loves to chew on you but he is learning that "NO!" and a thump on the nose means stop it. He's too cute though. He and the young female are starting to play together finally, (she at first just hated and ignored him), the older male likes him and they snooze together, so he's finally being accepted, almost.

Son is again having car problems so we went to the auto parts store to have it diagnosed and bought a part to fix the problem. He's coming over here early tomorrow before it gets too hot and we'll fix it. He is to the point where he knows he needs to get another car soon.

Howz things your and the kittehs way?

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Radu!

The furniture is not yet back in place - we have some painting to do before that occurs,

"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]

No truer friend indeed!

Have a good day? Still coolish or did the thermostat get cranked up again?

[radu]

LOL! Kinda hard to stay away from that lil feller, huh?
Good that he’s getting the thump on the nose when he nips. Gotta start that early and nip the bad behavior in the bud. I’ve used it on the kittehs more than once. It works quite well.

Glad the female pooch is finally accepting him. He needs someone to play with - - already has a snoozing buddy. The best of both worlds now.

Bummer about the car problems again. Is he keeping an eye out for a good deal yet or is he just getting started on that?

Typical Wed. here. Cat food shopping day ... and a little for us too. LOL! Had a little rain this afternoon but none while I was out.

[radu]

Whew! So much going on. You’re bound to be ready to get this all behind you by now. But ooooooooh, when it’s done! :-)

[PROCON]

Zach’s been looking for awhile at cars, but more so as his car becomes more problematic. We’ll see.

[The Mayor]

Yep, this one for the Seabees.
Last one is in Maryland

[radu]

Hope a good deal pops up soon. Better to make payments on a car than to keep sinking $$$ into one that’s gonna conk out completely in the near future.