FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 30 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!! ~

Air Shows Are The Best!

Megan Murat signals her enthusiasm before taking to the sky aboard an F-18 Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Olson)

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.

That’s A Lot Of Paint

Members of the fabrication flight’s corrosion control team stand with their newly painted F-16D Fighting Falcon during an unveiling ceremony at the 310th Air Maintenance Unit hanger June 17, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base Phoenix, Arizona. This F-16 was painted in a heritage design as a means of honoring Lt. Col. Gary “Nordo” North’s actions during a routine Operation Southern Watch mission in Iraq and Air Force heritage. The paint job required 1,500 man-hours and over 13 gallons of paint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb F. Butler)

Freedom In Flight!

A P-51 Mustang aircraft (Left) and a 5th generation F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft (right) perform a heritage flight during the 2022 Ellsworth Air and Space Show at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, May 14, 2022. The heritage flight served as a tribute to the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Olson)

Happy 75th US Air Force!

DAYTON, Ohio -- To honor the past, present and future, the theme for the 75th anniversary is “Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive – The Air Force at 75.” That focus captures a range of activities and observations that will take place throughout the year and highlight the anniversary’s significance. Here a museum visitor reads about history in the 75th Anniversary of the USAF exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

Finally, More Food Pics!

220628-N-TT639-1081 EAST CHINA SEA (June 28, 2022) – Sailors prepare food in the galley aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 28, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert)

Look At That Crowd!!

Hill Air Force Base and the local community hosted the 2022 Warriors Over The Wasatch Air & Space Show. The show featured more than a dozen world class acts, including an F-35A Lightning II demonstration by the 388th Fighter Wing, and a large assortment of Air Force, Army and Space displays. (U.S. Air Force National Guard photo Staff Sgt. Nicholas Perez)

Space Force Golfers!

Members from Buckley Space Force Base, retirees and Air Force Association leaders compete in a charity golf tournament hosted by AFA on June 24, 2022 at the Spring Valley Golf Club in Elizabeth, CO. Players worked in teams of four to win various awards and raffle prizes while competing in contests consisting of closest to the pin, longest drive and a hole in one contest. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Danielle McBride)

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

[luvie]

This has been the craziest summer I’ve experienced in a very long time, and it seems that you and others are having weird weather patterns, too.

Maybe it wasn’t today that I checked the cam. The day has been busy so I probably got it mixed up. Hope they get rain soon and that you do, too. And we need more. We probably got between 1/4 and 1/2 inch last night. It really made the yard look clean and green, but much more is needed to get us out of this drought.

[E.G.C.]

You're right, Radu. It's no fun being outside when it's hot but unfortunately that is what they're forecasting for next week. We had a great visit to Wichita Ridge yesterday. Here are all the pics.

[radu]

The weather patterns are screwy everywhere, not just the US. A crazy summer, for sure. I’m ready for it to be over!

At a glance, it looked fairly clear at the lake this afternoon when the sun was high but a closer look at trees across the lake, the haze was visible. But when the cam was aimed at the airport, it was a lot more obvious.
The whole scene is alien to me because no mountains are visible and those are big mountains up there.

You got a nice rainfall last night. I’m jealous. LOL
Not a drought breaker but every little bit helps.

[radu]

At least you get to wait until next week. The heat came back here today and will go through next week. Ugh!

You’ll just have to hop in the lake with Gizmo to cool off. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...Gizmo looks like a happy dog on an adventure. Until the truck...hot and tired dog.

Hope you boys have a great adventure today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Fan running, windows closed, running eyes from the smoke. Gonna try to sleep.

[luvie]

Just looking at the cam...weird to see it that light at midnight LOL!....and you’re right. It’s really hazy there now.

Guess I’d better go now. Naturally, it’s later than I thought. But I am sleepy and that might be a good thing. See ya Saturday! Have a great weekend at the museum! Hope you have more vets with interesting stories.

[radu]

I hope the wind shifts so the smoke will clear out tomorrow. It’s going to make things miserable for all of you as long as it’s that thick. What a mess.

Get a much-deserved good night’s sleep!

[radu]

I love checking in on the cam around midnight this time of year. The sky is usually pretty with clouds and colors. Not so much tonight. Just drab gray.

Get some good sleep. See ya Saturday night.
I don’t know what to expect as far as turnout at the museum goes, what with this being a holiday weekend. We’ll see.

[left that other site]

My Trainer/Friend (who is also an awesome cellist and song-writer) came to the house with several different training collars, and we tried them all on Tippy to find the one she (and I) was more comfortable with. Then we walked around, then added one other dog walking with us, and then another. We let the dogs sniff each other and get aquainted. Then we went to a field and let them run around together.

We will be doing more “socialization” but the first lesson was an amazing success.

[luvie]

Bravo to Tippy for a job well done!

[left that other site]

Indeed. I am very proud of her. :-)

[luvie]

Howdy, Howdy, Early Birds!
Aren't our troops just the bravest?
And they work so hard to keep us safe and free!
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
....and great weather for the day!
(((hugs)))

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well the internet here was down (yet again) so couldn’t post anything until this morning; still goes up and down every ten minutes or so, in when I can.