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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 14 April 2022
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew and FRiend

Posted on 04/13/2022 6:00:54 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~


It’s The Hat!

YOKOSUKA, Japan (April 8, 2022) – Capt. Chase Sargeant, Commodore of Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, center, engages in conversation with Capt. Walter C. Mainor, Deputy Commodore of DESRON 15, left, and Commander, U.S. 7th Fleet Vice Adm. Karl Thomas during the 2022 Surface Warfare Officer’s (SWO) Ball at Yokosuka Naval Base as part of the SWO Summit. The SWO Summit is a DESRON 15 event focused on professional development sessions that highlight advanced capabilities, techniques, tactics and procedures across the surface force. DESRON 15 is the Navy’s largest forward-deployed destroyer squadron and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force supporting security and stability in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Askia Collins)




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.




How Our National Guard Began!

Army Gen. Daniel Hokanson, chief, National Guard Bureau, attends the reenactment marking the 385th anniversary of the First Muster, Salem, Massachusetts, April 9, 2022. The history of the National Guard began on December 13, 1636, when the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony ordered the organization of the Colony’s militia companies into three regiments. The first muster of the East Regiment took place in Salem. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Jim Greenhill)


Hangin’ With Dad!

A member of the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team enjoys the performance at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 9, 2022. The airshow pays tribute to air power from the earliest U.S. military inventory to modern day aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel L. VanZale)


Charlie Is On The Job!!

The Riverdogs mascot, Charlie T. RiverDog, interacts with spectators at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 9, 2022. The airshow pays tribute to air power from the earliest U.S. military inventory to modern day aircraft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rachel L. VanZale)



Blessing The Fleet!!

U.S. Navy Seaman Carter Gill, a member of the U.S. Navy ceremonial guard, “charges” a fountain by pouring water from the Seven Seas and Great lakes into it at Navy Memorial in Washington, at the Blessing of the Fleet ceremony, April 9, 2022. The Blessing of the Fleet is a centuries-old tradition to safeguard crews and ships from the danger of the seas. This year’s blessing includes water from the Seven Seas and the Great Lakes. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Griffin Kersting)


The Blue Angels Are Back!

The U.S. Navy Blue Angels perform an aerial demonstration at the Titans of Flight Air Expo, Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina, April 9, 2022. The airshow showcases more than 50 aerial demonstration performances and static aircraft displays. (U.S. Air Force Photo by 2d Lt. Victor A. Reyes)


Reunited!

More than 600 Airmen and Guardians assigned to the 321 Training Squadron graduated from Basic Military Training on April 7, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas. Col. Todd Dyer, 99th Air Base Wing commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Trey Morgan III, 99th Air Base Wing command chief, reviewed the ceremony. (U.S. Air Force photo by Christa D'Andrea)



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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.




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To: Kathy in Alaska; y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; HiJinx; ...

Howwwwdyyy, Early Birds!
It's finally a warm, NON-windy day here.
Not too warm, and it feels so good!
I think it's time for a tea celebration!
Spel....you may pour...pinkie up!
Hope all y'all have Thank-A-Troop Thursday.
Aren't they just the BEST?
(((hugs)))

41 posted on 04/14/2022 10:28:19 AM PDT by luvie (The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
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To: luvie

“Spel....you may pour...pinkie up!”

** EWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! *


42 posted on 04/14/2022 12:02:50 PM PDT by spel_grammer_an_punct_polise (Land is simply a place I visit until I can return to the sea.)
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To: spel_grammer_an_punct_polise

Ungrateful LOL!


43 posted on 04/14/2022 12:27:19 PM PDT by luvie (The bravery & dedication of our troops in keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American🇺🇸)
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