FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 July 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!! ~

Don't Get Too Close!

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2023) – Master Chief Fire Control Technician Frank Cook, chief of the boat of the Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine USS Jefferson City (SSN 759), opens a torpedo tube during a family day cruise aboard the ship, July 9. The cruise provided guests with a unique opportunity to observe routine operations of a Los Angeles-class fast-attack submarine. Jefferson City is capable of supporting various missions, including anti-submarine warfare, anti-ship warfare, strike warfare and intelligence, surveillance reconnaissance. Jefferson City is one of multiple submarines assigned to Commander, Submarine Squadron 15. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nikita Custer)

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.

Ice Cream Social On The High Seas!

Sailors assigned to the world’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78), participate in an ice cream social hosted by morale, wellness and recreation (MWR) in the aft galley, July 14, 2023. Ford is the U.S. Navy’s newest and most advanced aircraft carrier, representing a generational leap in the U.S. Navy’s capacity to project power on a global scale. The Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied, and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Nolan Pennington)

Not Everyone Gets To Have Ice Cream Socials! Ooh Rah!!

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Jack Barrera, a combat engineer with 4th Combat Engineer Battalion, 4th Marine Division, clears an obstacle while conducting an in-stride mechanical breach during the execution of the combat engineers final exercise with the Peruvian marines from the Batallòn de Ingeniería de Infantería de Marina at the Salinas training range in support of Resolute Sentinel 23 in Peru, July 10, 2023. Resolute Sentinel improves readiness of U.S. and partner nation military and interagency personnel through joint defense interoperability training, engineering projects and knowledge exchanges to improve regional stability and meet complex global challenges. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Allison Bak)

Move Over, Joey Chesnut! You’ve Got Competition!

A hotdog eating contest takes place during the Liberty Fest event at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, July 4, 2023. The event included multiple live performances, a hotdog eating contest, and prize giveaways to celebrate America’s Independence Day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Thomas Sjoberg)

Never Forget

White flowers are placed on a table in front of the Osan Jukmiryeong memorial tower during the 70th anniversary of the Republic of Korea and U.S. alliance and Armistice Agreement at Osan Jukmiryeong Peace Park, Republic of Korea, July 5, 2023. During the Battle of Osan Jukmiryeong, approximately 180 out of 540 U.S. troops were either killed, imprisoned or missing in action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero)

OOPS!

Containment boom limits diesel discharge from a partially sunken tugboat in Florence, Alabama, July 17, 2023. The Coast Guard and partner agencies responded to the fuel discharge, which has a maximum potential spill of 2,500 gallons. (U.S. Coast Guard photo, courtesy Marine Safety Detachment Nashville)

Freedom On Display!

The U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds” #1-4 fly F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft in a formation above the McChord Field flightline while performing during the Joint Base Lewis-McChord Airshow and Warrior Expo at JBLM, Washington, July 16, 2023. The mission of the JAWE is to foster goodwill to educate and familiarize attendees with the people, mission, and equipment of the Air Force, Army, and other Armed Services while continuing to provide installation-wide mission support. The Thunderbirds were one of the JAWE’s premier acts and were joined by aerial demonstrations from the C-17 West Coast Demonstration Team, Tora! Tora! Tora! and many more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Rachel Williams)

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]

Good evening, luvie...we will never forget them. The USA is here because of those sacrifices. Now we just need to keep it together against those that would destroy us.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Janey...((HUGS))...are you ready to fly someone out again? Some place exciting? LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...lots of grass for walking, sniffing, and rolling!

Looks like Gizmo enjoyed his adventures Wichita Ridge.

You guys have a fun Thursday.

[radu]

I’m a wimp when it comes to really hot or really cold. LOL 40 or below, or 90 and above and going out the door is NOT appealing.

I know your days won’t be much cooler but I hope the nights cool off a bit more than the last two.

Sleep well. Catch ya Saturday.

[SkyDancer]

Good Morning Kathy! (((HUGS))) No ubering in the near term, since it’s so hot in places we normally go, it’s hard to fly in and out due to the heat. I’m still on the jump schedule though so there is that.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Patrol Boat River (PBR) - “ The Ghost of River “ in Vietnam War

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AiePKlHRfPY

Patrol Boat River ( PBR), is the United States Navy designation for a small rigid-hulled patrol boat used in the Vietnam War from March 1966 until the end of 1971. Patrol Boat River were deployed in a force that grew to 250 boats, the most common craft in the River Patrol Force, Task Force 116, and were used to stop and search river traffic in areas such as the Mekong Delta, the Rung Sat Special Zone, the Saigon River and in I Corps, in the area assigned to Task Force Clearwater, in an attempt to disrupt weapons shipments.

Interesting comments below the video.

[luvie]

Howdy doooo, Early Birds!
Got my cuppa so now I'll read about our heroes.
Man! They work so hard for us!
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
Another hot one here. Boring.
(((hugs)))

[ExTexasRedhead]

This video is more than worth your time to see & hear if you are interested in the truths about the Vietnam War thru today!

The Man Left Behind (2015) (Green Beret hero)| Vietnam Documentary

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQaDSfus73Q

Check the comments below the video & please share with others who have an interest in the Vietnam War & what our government did to our troops & their allies especially the Monteyard people who remained loyal to the US military in Nam.