FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 24 September 2020

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

STRATOTANKER LANDING

U.S. Air Force Capt. Mark Costa, left, and U.S. Air Force Maj. Joseph Corpening land a KC-135T Stratotanker after conducting a mission to support Operation Inherent Resolve over Southwest Asia, Nov. 24, 2015. Costa and Corpening are pilots assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Corey Hook

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.

A HAPPY HOSING

U.S. Navy Capt. Christopher Bolt reacts to being sprayed with a fire hose aboard the USS Ronald Reagan in celebration of his final arrested landing as the ship’s commanding officer in waters south of Japan, Nov. 22, 2015. The Ronald Reagan and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force to protect and defend the collective maritime interests of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan McFarlane

CHARGING THE FIELD

Army Spc. Leopoldo Guerrero leads the Chicago Bears onto Soldier Field at the start of the Bears game against the Denver Broncos in Chicago, Nov. 22, 2015. More than 100 service members participated in game-day activities honoring veterans at the stadium. Guerrero is assigned to the 814th Military Police Company.

SHOOTING SPARKS

U.S. Navy Seaman Drew Jessup grinds metal from a beam aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, on the Atlantic Ocean, Nov. 24, 2015. The Dwight D. Eisenhower, along with embarked Carrier Air Wing 3, is underway conducting training and evaluation as part of the basic phase of the Optimized Fleet Response Plan. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Casey S. Trietsch

PARATROOPER PROFICIENCY

Army paratroopers descend to the ground at the Sicily drop zone on Fort Bragg, NC, Nov. 21, 2015. The soldiers were participating in the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program, which aims to allow paratroopers to build additional proficiency and confidence for airborne operations. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Crail

COMBINED RESOLVE

U.S. Army soldiers fire an M1A2 Abrams tank during Combined Resolve V, a live-fire exercise, at the Joint Multinational Training Command in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Nov. 19, 2015. The multinational exercise included more than 4,600 participants from 13 NATO and European partner nations. The soldiers are assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger.

OBSTACLE EXERTION

A soldier navigates an obstacle on Fort Benning, GA, Nov. 18, 2015. The soldier is assigned to the 316th Cavalry Brigade, U.S. Army Armor School. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope it’s a fun color!!

[radu]

That IS a great picture. A heart-tugger, for sure.

Yes, we’re getting Beta rain now and have since this afternoon. Tomorrow is supposed to be a drencher for us and do we ever need it!

[The Mayor]

White : (

[Kathy in Alaska]

White? Boring! LOL!

How about a nice blue, or green, or stripes?

Or red, white, and blue!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...I hear you are FINALLY getting some rain. The cotton needs a good, long drink.

And your trees and flowers would most likely be appreciative, too.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Yes, we’re FINALLY getting some rain. ‘Bout time! LOL! Everything’s very thirsty around here.

I’ve seen several rain showers up in your area the past couple of days. Y’all needed it too.

The trees sure are turning fast! Weird seeing them in their fall colors when ours are still green.
Sure is a pretty view from the cam at the airport.

[luvie]

I am sooo jealous! But very happy for you and for the cotton. Sometimes I think it’ll never rain here again. Our last drought we went 12 months without a drop. So far with this one, it’s only about 3 1/2 months, but it seems forever.

[radu]

3 1/2 months is a long time without rain. It’s been 3 1/2 weeks for us and it feels like forever. LOL We only got .06 of an inch then so it almost doesn’t count.
There are STILL some cotton plants flowering so they’re happy for this rain.

We’re happy to have the air clear of dust for a little while. It’s been nasty for weeks.

[luvie]

Oh, yes, clear air is the best part of a rain. Well, the coming alive of all the things that look ragged, but breathing clear air is wonderful.

[E.G.C.]

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

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Right now, about the only thing that will really come back to life is the grass, much to Hubby’s dismay. LOL It’s brown right now but we’ll have plenty of green soon and he’ll have to mow again.
The trees are still green but they’re getting ready to slow down and get ready for their winter sleep.
Not choking on dust every time I walk out the door sure will be nice though!

[radu]

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

How was your romp with Gizmo yesterday? Drier than the day before, I hope.

Are you still trimming trees around the yard or have you gotten them all taken care of?

[luvie]

Oops. Forgot about that huge lawn to mow. Well, it’ll keep him busy, though it’ll also make you sneeze. Just the thought of smelling grass makes my nose twitch. LOL!

[E.G.C.]

Well, I have to do some lawn mowing later today. The grass is really starting to grow. We've had some drizzle the past several days.

Here are some pics from yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

[radu]

Hubby hasn’t forgotten about all he has to mow. LOL Yards around two houses, along both sides of the .1 of a mile-long driveway, and large grassy areas - - about 10 acres or so. Yep, he’ll be busy for a couple of days once things dry out.
And I’ll stay inside as much as possible to avoid the pollen.

[radu]

More drizzle, huh? It does look like it was a bit gloomy yesterday.

We had light rain from Beta all day and night and expect a deluge later today. Mowing is in the near future here too.

Gizmo looks like he had a large time. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...glad you guys got to go on an adventure yesterday. Hope you have fun today. Gizmo sure does enjoys being out on those adventures.

You boys have a great Thursday.

[left that other site]

Had a great ride yesterday!

I also did some shopping and bought Penny a new bed for her birthday next Wednesday.

She’s going to be TEN!

[luvie]

Listen up Troops!
Remember ALL the troops!
They sacrifice everything for us.
Hope all y'all are having a GREAT day today!
(((hugs)))