FReeper Canteen ~ REMEMBERING OUR TROOPS! ~ 24 August 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HITTING THE BEACH

Marines exit an amphibious vehicle during Rim of the Pacific 2016, a maritime exercise in Hawaii, July 30, 2016. The Marines, assigned to Echo Company, Battalion Landing Team 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment, launched from the USS San Diego. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Matthew Casbarro

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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.

TAKE-DOWN TRAINING

Sailors practice take-down maneuvers in the security training classroom of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 4, 2016. The Eisenhower is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve as well as maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Navy photo by Seaman Dartez C. Williams

BEACH RESEARSAL

Marines assault the beach at Lake Margrethe at Camp Grayling, MI, Aug. 13, 2016, to rehearse amphibious assault operations during Northern Strike 16. The National Guard Bureau-sponsored exercise unites about 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries to provide opportunities to build readiness for military units. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson

RESCUE WORK

Soldiers help rescued residents from a high-water vehicle after severe flooding in Baton Rouge, LA, Aug. 14, 2016. Guardsmen have rescued more than 3,400 people and 400 pets since operations began Aug. 12. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Gomez

MEDITERRANEAN REPLENISHMENT

The USS Carney breaks away from the fleet replenishment oiler USNS Big Horn after a replenishment in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 14, 2016. The Carney is patrolling in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility to support U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Weston Jones

FLEET FLIGHT

The Blue Angels, the Navy's flight demonstration squadron, flies in formation over Lake Washington during Seafair Fleet Week in Seattle, WA, Aug. 6, 2016. The annual event celebrates the sea services as sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen from visiting ships, including those from Canada, make the city a port of call. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Erickson B. Magno

HERCULES VIEW

Air Force Staff Sgt. Johnathan Santiago walks on a C-130 Hercules as he inspects the aircraft before an airdrop mission during Northern Strike 2016, an exercise the National Guard Bureau sponsors, at Alpena Combat Readiness Training Center in Alpena, MI, Aug. 11, 2016. Santiago and the aircraft are assigned to the 165th Airlift Wing. The exercise unites about 5,000 Army, Air Force, Marine, and Special Forces service members from 20 states and three coalition countries for three weeks of training and maneuvers. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Scott Thompson

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[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides" remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!

[SkyDancer]

~ Jess Hangin’ ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

[SandRat]

ALWAYS

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!
***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors
and to the Officer of the Deck!
Thank you very much for this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...and you found one! Dancing away! LOL!

Are you on the “road”?

Rain coming tonight here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...cooler weather? Rain tonight here.

[luvie]

Remember them!
Helping people
Around the world

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...how is your weather?

Starting to rain here after a beautiful day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

For sure!! Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

Is your weather still HOT? When does the monsoon start?

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Heading for a cool spell the next couple days. My son David is home from Florida for a short visit. All is well.

"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]

And in second....Pro snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Janey bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

World wide!! Good evening, Luv. We always remember!