FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 25 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!! ~

Welcome Aboard!

Future service members participate in a swearing in ceremony held during the 2023 Wings Over Wayne air show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 21, 2023. The Wings over Wayne Air Show and Science and Technology Expo is a biennial event and has grown to be the largest free air show in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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.

She’s Smiling While Holding an Axe! Run!

(May 16, 2023) Damage Controlman Fireman Faustita Asano, from Kalihi, Hawaii poses for a photo aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) in the Philippine Sea, May 16, 2023. Antietam is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan to support the security of the U.S. and its Allies in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)

Ladies and Gents: The Blue Angels!

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Blue Angels, fly in formation during the 2023 Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 20, 2023. Members of the community were able to watch a variety of aerial demonstrations during the show including acts performed by the Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

Social distancing is O-V-E-R!

Aviation spectators watch an F-22 Raptor demonstration during the 2023 Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 20, 2023. Members of the community were able to watch a variety of aerial demonstrations during the show including acts performed by the Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

McGruff the Crime Dog has nothing on The Devil Dog!

The Marine Corps Marathon Mascot, Miles, poses with attendees of the Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Fredericksburg, Virginia, May 20, 2023. The Healthy Lifestyle Expo provides runners with the Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half Events an opportunity to pick up their official bib, timing device, and competitor shirt, as well as stop at various health-related vendors. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Want Me to Relax? Ice Cream, Please!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Stieffel, 316th Security Forces Support Squadron military working dog handler, holds a military working dog at the Capitol K-9 Trials at Joint Base Andrews, MD, May 20, 2023. Dog handlers pet and hold the dogs to reward and relax them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

Hanging with Dad!

A child watches the Third Strike Wingwalking act during the Wings over Wayne Air Show and Science and Technology Expo at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, May 20, 2023. Wings over Wayne is a two-day event open to the community that features a variety of aerial demonstrations, ground performances, aircraft static displays, and other events. The event is biennial, and has grown to be the largest free air show in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! I hope you were able to get everything caught up today to give yourself a little breather tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

OK...5pm crisis taken care of.

Guy left a message...”call me back as soon as you can”. I called...”I do not answer the phone. I only respond to voice mail”. GREAT!! He answered the second time I called. GRRRR!!! We sent him 2 emails on Monday with instructions on how take care of his problem. He only read one. I need a nap!!!!

[ExTexasRedhead]

Iwo Jima Marine Dodges Enemy Fire While Landing on the Beach American Veterans Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7MoDWd3lzyI

During WW2, Private First Class John DeGennaro served as a United States Marine during the Battle of Iwo Jima in the 5th Div, 13th Marines Battalion. DeGennaro joined the Marines early at 17-years-old, & was trained in the art of sound ranging. His job was to use microphones to find enemy artillery batteries, then direct fire at those batteries to knock them out. At the end of the Iwo Jima campaign, he & his unit had knocked out 50 Japanese artillery batteries & received a Presidential Citation. Before leaving the island, he witness the first American flag raised on Mount Suribachi through a telescope.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[radu]

WTH??? He wanted you to call him but wouldn’t answer when you did? What a jerk. Next time, just let him keep calling you until you’re free to answer the phone.
I hope you got o him about not reading both emails. If he can’t do his part ........

It’s “post during commercial breaks” this evening. Survivor finale. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...did you get any dry time today? Rain?

My rain gauge has a few drops in it, and a couple flying things, from over night. The street was all wet this morning.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight!

[luvie]

ALWAYS Remember Our Troops!
The two-legged ones and the four-legged ones!

[radu]

Yes, it stayed dry all day for a change and I was able to finally spray that dratted poison ivy. Just had to be careful with positioning since it was pretty breezy and I didn’t want spray on me, but the wind helped it dry quickly.
I’m still irked that yesterday’s spraying was ruined by that out-of-nowhere pop-up heavy rain shower. grrrrrrr

I noticed it was raining up there earlier today. I wish it had been heavy enough to make puddles but at least everything was wet for a while. It’s windy out by the airports now and that’ll just negate today’s rain. *sigh*

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

I love that pic. Whenever I see it, I picture that soldier flat on his back with his pooch buddy smothering him with kisses. LOL

[SkyDancer]

~ All Done Ubering For A While! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...have you recovered from your super successful recital?

Has Blue gotten any attention this week?

[Allegra]

Good evening!

I love that picture at #11. 🦮💕

[left that other site]

I’ve had some nice rides, and Tippy and I are back to 3 mile hikes every morning.

Big Family Wedding on Saturday, so now I’m getting ready for that!

It’s always something, LOL.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Howdy, Allegra.

Hope all’s well down your way.

That pic is fabulous, isn’t it? Can’t ya just hear the soldier laughing and the dog yipping and squealing with delight as they both fall to the ground? LOL

[luvie]

I imagine that’s just about what happened too at the rate that pup was flying across the tarmac! LOL!

It’s one of my favorites. Makes me smile every time. ❤️