FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 18 May 2023

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

I Am Here...In The Dark!

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, undergoes post-flight checks during Fiscal Year 2023 Korea Flight Training at Gwangju AB, ROK, Apr. 26, 2023. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cameron Silver)

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.

Look, Marines!

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 pose for a photo with Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, May 12, 2023. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited VMFA-121 during their time at MCAS Iwakuni to speak with, recognize Marines, and congratulate the squadron on winning the Marine Corps Aviation Association Fighter/Attack Squadron of The Year award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

Welcome Home!

Maj. Jenifer Stretch, Air Force deputy of operations for the Vietnam Commemoration, gives Vietnam veterans memorabilia in celebration of the Vietnam “Welcome Home” Ceremony at the National Mall in Washington D.C., May 13, 2023. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

Lookie! A Submarine Picture! That is all!

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) surfaces to receive a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in the Philippine Sea, May 9, 2023. Vertical Replenishments enable naval vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations while underway. III MEF is postured to enable naval expeditionary operations within the first island chain as part of a Stand-in-Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

A Beautiful Picture of the Coasties!

Crews from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman, Sitka Mountain Rescue, and Sitka Fire Department conducted a week-long search and rescue exercise in Sitka, Alaska, May 9 through May 12, 2023. Crews tackled a series of mini scenarios ranging from lost hunters to an avalanche scenario. The exercise culminated with a mass-casualty event involving multiple agencies responding in concert to a scene with 40 survivors in distress. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.)

Zzelle aka “Cujo”!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates a takedown with Zzelle, 81 SFS military working dog, during a demonstration for National Police Week at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, May 16, 2023. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

Future Drill Sergeants!

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee, host an annual all-hands poolee function at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin, May 13, 2023. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps, and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc)

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]

The sun is lovely. I’ve gone out and just stood on the deck in the sun for a couple minutes a couple times today. Time to find a nice chair.

We all had a great day today as everything that required outside steps and info from outside our department, worked. We got done on time...it’s been a while. All are exhausted. I need a nap!

[Kathy in Alaska]

My answers to the inquiry early April.....you have to pick a week for them to come, and it worked out just right!!

Select Desired “Week of”...05/21/2023

Services you are wanting to schedule again...Spring Cleanup, Lawn Mowing and Trimming

Comments/Notes...LOTS of snow still in my yard. No idea when it might be gone. You can pick a week you think might work.

[radu]

It IS nice to be able to go outside to enjoy sunshine and fresh air again after a LONG winter, isn’t it? I read that tomorrow is supposed to reach 60 degrees! Yep, time to get a comfy chair to sit in on your deck.

Wow, I haven’t heard that kind of Wednesday AAR in quite while! Great that things went so smoothly for a change. Does this mean an early bedtime tonight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy recuperating!!

AF1 means only one thing! The idiot must be passing thru.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

We made it! Hump day is over. Hope your week is going as planned.

[radu]

Yup. He was on his way to the G7 summit.

At least it didn’t stop the big cargo traffic, though the flight paths were altered. But it ground the seaplanes to a halt. Not cool for their businesses to be put on hold that way.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[luvie]

Remember them!
They do it for US!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

YES!! An early retreat to my lounger with my iPad for some reading, some Solitaire, and SLEEP!

Whoa! Jets overhead!! Maybe because AF1 is here? Or more Russian jets to intercept?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Did y’all get out today to some fun stuff or just lay low at the house?

[radu]

Now why do I get the feeling you won’t get past the reading part once you settle into the recliner? LOL
You must be whipped.

AF1 should be long gone. It was there for a fuel stop before heading across the Pacific, like the cargo planes at Stevens. It’ll stop off again on the way back to DC.

Too bad there isn’t a cam op on duty to zoom in and catch the jets flying around. The cam is on “Otto”.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie....LOVE the “choice” of sand bag colors. LOL!

And there are even 13 stripes...someone had a fantastic idea.

[luvie]

They sure did....and who knows where they got bags with stars! :)

[luvie]

Well, we got out long enough to find an awesome BBQ place for lunch. Mostly just hung out at home. More of the same tomorrow. WooHoo. We are boring. But, I’ve seen just about all that this town has to offer when our son was in college here. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Well, at least you get some variety with Otto there.

[radu]

Heading out for some good chow is always fun. Yum!!
Glad y’all are getting time to spend together.

[radu]

Yes! I much prefer Otto to the cam being parked.
The mountains look so pretty right now with the sun low in the west.

[luvie]

it’s always wonderful to be with family. We don’t have much left.

[radu]

I know what you mean. I have little family left and the few who are left are scattered all across the country. My brother is the only one I see once in a while and I’m in semi-regular tough with two cousins via phone and email.
Gotta enjoy family whenever you can.

[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.

Today is Colonoscopy Day for yours truly. Wish me luck. We will resume our trip to the lake Friday.

How's everyone doing this morning?