FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 01 April 2021

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

We’re Practicing

A Soldier and a Military Working Dog observe the landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for a collaborative exercise to simulate field care, loading, transport, and in-route emergency medical care for MWDs in Vilseck, Germany, Oct. 20, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

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.

The Old Guard Always On Watch

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” maintain vigil during the first snowfall of the season at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia,. (Sgt. Gabriel Silva)

Don’t Hit A Moose!

Paratroopers execute airborne operations from C-17 aircraft into the Malemute Drop Zone, Anchorage, Alaska, (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Welch)

No, You’re Not As Cool As Him!

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Va., (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

I’m A Marine, I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bath!

A U.S. Marine grooms MWD Shiva, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan,

Working Dog

The life of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handler is just like that of any Marine. It’s full of training, learning how to better serve those around them and working to ensure the mission is accomplished. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Brink

Diving Deep

U.S. Marines participate in dive training alongside Netherlands Marines with the 32nd Raiding Squadron near Savaneta, Aruba,

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

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Such beauties — the dogs of war!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...the weather is having a very hard time this “spring”. I’m enjoying the later light, but having to check the clock more often.

60s already? Do you still have snow?

We had an inch of snow this morning, and sun since lunchtime...this morning’s snow is gone. Lots of melting going on during the day, freezing overnight, slush everywhere.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

How are things up your way these days?
We’re drowning down here after 8 inches of rain since Saturday. Glub!

[SaveFerris]

Looks like he was undergoing some changes. I’d hope he’s alright but it’s been a few months now since he’s posted.

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

Wow, a whole bunch of rain, I hope it doesn't disrupt your planting season, that has to be happening fairly soon.

We're having nice, warm weather, as long as the wind stays calm, not much planned my way, son has the next few days off, might get together with him.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Those cold weather hats are pretty strange, but there are now lady soldiers in The Old Guard.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

Remembering Our Troops
& Keeping Them In Our Prayers...

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Hope it didn’t get too cold there. It was in the 60s here, but it felt good and made for a very enjoyable nap and cleaning day. No sweating. LOL!

[The Mayor]

It’s been decent BUT tomorrow we are looking at 30’s and a little snow.
Hopefully this is winters last stand.

Yesterday was close to 70 and sunny, it was beautiful
Hopefully your weather will turn real soon for you

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, larry...hope your Marine neighbor enjoys.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...washed away yet? Hope you are done with rain for a while and you have nice temps for a bit.

[radu]

It sure was a whole bunch of rain. I didn’t go anywhere today so don’t know what it looks like around the area. I know the lake was up a touch above summer pool yesterday and after last night’s rain it must be REALLY up there now.
Thank goodness we have at least 7 rain-free days ahead. Just gonna feel like winter the next couple of days.

It’s too bad it’s gotten so expensive to go to the shooting range. Nice weather, your son has some time off .....
You two will find some sort of mischief to get into, I’m sure. LOL

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

It was 64 degrees when I went to bed this morning and 48 when I woke up. It’s 41 and still going down. The lows will be below freezing the next three nights. Upper 40s for the high tomorrow. BRRRRRRR

Your 60s sound nice. Good weather for doing things - - not too cold, not too hot. Enjoy while you can!

[luvie]

Awww...you were hoping the nasty stuff from last week was “winter’s last stand”. Sux to live in the NE!

[radu]

Not washed away but it was a close call. LOL
We need the long rain-free stretch that lies ahead.. The whole area is a swamp and we still didn’t get hit as hard as they did north of us. There are still areas around Nashville that are under water.

We have to wait until the weekend for decent temps. Gonna be pretty chilly between now and then.

Your weather was crazy today. Snow for a little while, then the sun broke through. The broken cloud cover in the west might make for a pretty sunset this evening. I’m watching Lake Hood now in hopes of it.

[luvie]

I did enjoy it! LOL! I’m NOT ready for high 80s and up. When it starts, it seems endless.

I hate that it will get so cold there, though. Not a good thing for all your beautiful blooming trees and your bulbs. You aren’t going to want to go out for anything for the next few days.

[radu]

I don’t think any of us are ready for 80s just yet. A little while with 60s and 70s would be quite nice.

I’m not looking forward to it but I need to take the yard sale sign out to the corner of our road and the highway shortly. No more rain in store so I can put it out tonight. At least with all the rain the ground will be plenty soft and it’ll be easy to stick the sign in the ground.

The flower bulbs here are hardy and the cold won’t hurt them. I’m worried about the little red dogwood blossoms, though, because they’re just starting to open. Three nights of hard freezes will probably do a number on them. :-(