FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 25 June 2020

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The 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.

[radu]

It’s the opposite for me. I don’t remember not knowing about it. Fortunately we don’t get hit with really thick clouds every year because when we do, it wreaks havoc on my sinuses. With all the pollen around here we sure don’t need dust and sand added to the mix. LOL

[luvie]

Well, we nearly always have dust, so I guess it just blended in. LOL! I hope your sinuses survive that plus all that pollen.

Makes me want to sneeze just thinking about it!

[radu]

Nah, it won’t affect any rain that might come through. We do have some rain chances this weekend but it’s the scattered kind.

I’m just going to stay inside as much as possible so the ol’ sinuses don’t get totally trashed. Hubby will probably do the same. Neither one of us is overly fond of sinus headaches.

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

How was your outing with Gizmo? Did he drag you all over creation again? :-)

[radu]

Yeah, y’all already have sand blowing around and probably don’t know when a little more is added. LOL! I don’t know how you can stand living with it. But then you probably feel the same about us and pollen. :-)

[E.G.C.]

We had a great visit yesterday. There were quite a few people out there. We did get to walk around the camp ground area.

[radu]

Ooooo, looks like you had a pretty day. Also looks like you were able to steer clear of the other folks who were out enjoying the day.
We were socked in with clouds but at least it kept the temperature down.

[luvie]

We have pollen, it’s just more subtle. It doesn’t coat stuff but it’s blowing around in the dusty air and my allergies are wild at times.

Guess I’d better go. See ya tomorrow!

[luvie]

Great pictures. Looks like y’all had lots of fun at the campground! Have fun again tomorrow!

[luvie]

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[radu]

You’ve lived with our pollen before and know how lucky you are. LOL Our cars - and everything else - stay green once the weather warms up. I reckon they’ll be brownish-green this weekend. Yuck.

Sleep well and have a good day. I hope Smokey shows up for breakfast in the morning.

[radu]

WOOHOO, ya got it!

[luvie]

Yes, it's that bad!
I just can't seem to wake up.
But the tea ☕️ and roll are at hand
....and I'll be smilin' soon. 😊
It's a warm ☀️ one already.
But not as bad as it will be.
Hope y'all have a GREAT day!
(((hugs)))

[luvie]

Yes, she was there this morning! Now she’s sleeping quietly between two planters. She was on the rug, but I think it got too warm there. It’s already in the 80s. Blech!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, unique!

luvie.....#50!!