FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 02 June 2022

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

This Is What Valor Looks Like!

The seven members of the crew of Reach 824, a C-17 Globemaster III flown by the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Rescue Wing into Kabul during August 2021, pose for a group photo. They are, from left, Capt Matthew McChesney (Aircrew Commander), Tech Sgt. Byron Catu (flying crew chief), Staff Sgt. Evan Imbriglio (loadmaster), Tech Sgt. Joseph Caponi (loadmaster instructor), Staff Sgt. Corey Berke (loadmaster), Capt Jonathan Guagenti (pilot), Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend (pilot). McChesney will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, while Townsend, Guagenti, Berke, Imbriglio, and Caponi will receive the Air Medal with Valor. Catu has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

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.

Remembering The Fallen

66th Security Forces Squadron members carry American flags as part of a Memorial Day Flag Run at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, May 26. Starting at 5 a.m. and continuing until 9 p.m., service members circled the track carrying a U.S. flag to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

Fleet Week New York!

NEW YORK (May 28, 2022) - Local Girl Scouts pose for a group photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), during Fleet Week New York, May 28, 2022. Bataan is participating in Fleet Week New York. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darren Newell)

Indy 500 Fun!

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) – The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson and the Adjutant General of Indiana, Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, and other distinguished visitors attended the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN, May 29, 2022. The Indiana National Guard along with other service branches supported the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies.

The Cost of Freedom!

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) – Guests wait to hear holiday music from the 1st Armored Division band at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in northeast El Paso, Texas, May 30, 2022. A Department of Veterans Affairs facility, due to relaxed COVID protocols in comparison to previous years, the ceremony was the first on-site Memorial Day ceremony open to the public since 2019.

Honoring Our Past!

BM3(SW) Benjamin Rader, assigned to USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) re-enlists aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Members of his family and command were present during the short ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Freedom In The Air!

IONIAN SEA (May 23, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, flies alongside two Spanish Air Force AV-8B II+ Harriers and a Hellenic Navy F-16 Fighting Falcon in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 23, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

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

[radu]

Wednesday’s pretty much the only night I have a chance at it. LOL

[luvie]

Yes, she does and she is sooo happy!

...and no, I didn't go stand in it. It was windy and pretty chilly. LOL!

[luvie]

We do have the rain gauge out and hubby said he’d go out at about midnight to get the full amount.

There were at least 2 of the kitties on the windowsill at the bedroom window, howling for supper. When I looked out, the rain had slowed down quite a bit, so I took their food out. Those are some smart kitties. Peaches was not impressed. LOL!

I guess I had whined enough about the drought that Mark remembered me when he saw the line of storms. I think he was afraid we’d get tornadoes. If it hadn’t been dark, I would have taken a couple of pictures for him, since he’s such a weather geek [self-described].

[radu]

Midnight is when I always check our gauge, too, when we have rain. I look forward to your hubby's report. It looked impressive on the radar. I'm glad there weren't any tornados with it.

When some of our cats lived outside, they'd jump up on the kitchen windowsill to let me know when their food dish was empty. Your kitties are smart, too, and know where to go. :-)

With the rain we had last week and the heat we've had this week, the corn is really taking off. Before the rain started, the stalks were maybe a foot tall. The first pic was taken last Wednesday, on our fifth day of getting some rain. A nice growth spurt in those five days. I'm just under 6 feet so that gives some perspective.

I got this today, same spot, after the remainder of the rainfall and the past four days being roasty-toasty. The grass is mighty happy too. LOL Hubby needs to mow!

Now we see how long it is before I'm peeking out from inside the edge of the field. LOL

[luvie]

Wow! Now that’s some growth spurt! You’ll be lost beneath it before very long. It’s sure pretty!

[PROCON]

Well, your corn is definitely way past the proverbial knee-high by the 4th of July, looks like you have a good crop growing.

[radu]

I don’t know how that poor corn managed to grow the first foot. It took weeks because we had no rain. It’s taken advantage of the four inches we got last week. We’ll get a little rain tomorrow from the cold front coming through and that’ll make it jump again.

The view through the windows on the front of the house is gorgeous right now.

[luvie]

I’ll bet it makes you smile every time you look out that window. That it’s NOT cotton. LOL! It is gorgeous stuff that corn.

Right now it’s 64 lovely degrees outside. Do you know how happy that makes ME?

[luvie]

Ima take it.

[luvie]

Ima take it.

[radu]

Knee-high by the 4th of July might be up north. Down here, it’s already loaded with ears. But then we plant earlier. :-)

I’m just tickled to have corn again rather than cotton. It’s so much prettier and won’t give everyone allergy problems all summer. The past two years with everyone growing cotton wore almost everyone I know out with allergies.
So far this year, I haven’t seen a cotton field. All fields are either corn or soybeans. YAY!

[radu]

It does make me smile and I turn my head to look through my window a lot this year. The past two years, I didn’t care to look. LOL

We’ll have a couple of rough-ish weeks ahead when the corn pollinates and then it’s clear sailing the rest of the summer. Yeah, some grass and flower pollen but that’s bearable.

Right now it’s pleasant to go outside - when it isn’t blue blazin’ hot - because the trees have finished a last. No sneezing or coughing at present.

You’re quite a bit cooler than we are tonight. I know you’re lovin’ those temps. The kitties probably are too. Did you spend any time outside once the rain stopped?

[luvie]

I know the last two years have been non-stop allergies and misery for all of you, so I’m happy for your corn.

I didn’t go out. There was no where to sit as everything is lovely and soaked. Hubby said we got 1/2 inch. That’s darn good for us. That makes 3/4” for the year. LOL! I hope the tide has turned, as it were.

[radu]

Yes, the last two summers have been rough for everyone around here since there were cotton fields everywhere.

I thought maybe you’d stood outside for a few minutes to enjoy the cool air and smell that wonderful fresh smell. It’s been so long since you’ve had that opportunity.
A half inch isn’t bad at all for that area. I’d hoped for more since it’s been so long since you’ve had any.

Your Hubby will probably grumble about it in a few days when he has to mow the yard. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

We aren’t as bad as luvie was, but we still have not had our spring cleansing rain....more watering this weekend.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! The corn really did like the rain! Look at it go...

[luvie]

Well, he just mowed a few days ago, so maybe he has a few days before it has to be done again.

I’ll probably go out right before bedtime. I have stepped out a couple of times checking on kitties, and it was lovely for sure. Like I’ve said, I’m not much of an outdoorsy person.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone 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]

I thought you were going to get rain the other night when I pulled up the Lake Hood cam and saw thick clouds. But then I checked the radar and nope. :-(

[radu]

It sure did like the rain. LOL And the heat this week.