FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 27 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!! ~

Keep Going!

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2023) – Master Chief Fire Control Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, July 26, 2023. The Confidence Course helps recruits overcome their fears while developing physical and mental courage within themselves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

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.

What Is He Doing?

Brig. Gen. Lawrence G. Ferguson, Commander of 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), presents Col. Lucas VanAntwerp with an award on Fort Carson, Colorado, July 19, 2023. VanAntwerp, former 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) commander, was presented with the award during his change of command ceremony during the unit's 71st Organizational Week. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alec Brueggemann)

Horsey!

Col. Lucas S. VanAntwerp gives a speech during his change of command ceremony on Fort Carson, Colorado, July 19, 2023. After being in command for two years, VanAntwerp relinquished his duties to the incoming commander, Col. Justin Hufnagel. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alec Brueggemann)

Keep Going! You Got This!

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, July 26, 2023. Completing obstacles on the Confidence Course builds strength and endurance as well as mental and physical courage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper)

Deployments Suck!

U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Robles, assigned to 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, hugs his loved one before leaving for Hunter Army Airfield to depart to Europe for a nine-month deployment from Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 26, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division is deploying nearly 4,500 Soldiers to Europe as part of a rotational force under the Army's V Corps headquarters, which has maintained a persistent presence in Poland since 2021 to assure allies, deter aggression, and alongside NATO allies, reinforce NATO's eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)

Don’t Mess With Me!

Soldiers in B-Company 2-136th Infantry complete simulated air assault missions with UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from 2-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion in an urban training area at Camp Ripley Training Center on July 24, 2023. Soldiers not included in the air assault mission acted as Opposing Forces during the training exercise (Minnesota Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Jorden Newbanks)

Just Give Me More Candy, Lady!

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt Janet Lindsay, a logistic readiness Airman from the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron dances with a Palauan child on Koror, Palau on July 13, 2023. The U.S. Joint Force has enjoyed enduring, productive and committed partnerships, and we are committed to strengthening and enhancing our relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Strobel)

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]

radu!!

1st!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

lightman!!

2nd!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

3rd!!

[luvie]

You’re right. I keep checking down the road, and I’m still seeing flames. LOL!

*mega sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

I did snag my 15 minutes in the sun. Felt good.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...hope you are still having nice parachute driving weather.

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy, we've plunged from the high 90's and 100's to the comfortable 80's, which is because of Al Gore's Global Warming^TM, thanks Al!

[radu]

Some sort of strong weather system needs to move in to shove that darn “heat dome” off to the Atlantic so the country can cool off a bit. It’s been relentless about hanging around. I called one of my cousins yesterday and it was hotter in MN than it was here.
At least we know there IS an end to it. We just have to get through TO that end.

[radu]

Glad you got some time out there in the sun. At least you can enjoy it, which a lot of us down here can’t. We do our best to avoid it. LOL

[luvie]

That’s really something when MN is hotter than TN! I wonder if this might be the first year they look forward to snow. LOL!

I haven’t gotten that far, but fall would be nice and may it come early this year!

[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.

Well, one more day to the IHR tomorrow. We will make the best of it. Gizmo will be having time with his BFF Ringo for the next several days while I'm in recovery.

Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

It can get pretty toasty up there during summer so it really wasn’t a surprise.
They need some snow this winter because they got little last winter. She said the farmers are begging for rain so it’s still dry up there.

I’m not so much looking forward to Fall. Just some moderation of summer. Fall means winter’s not far off and I don’t like winter at all.

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

It looks like Gizmo made the most of the outing yesterday. Lotsa smelly spots to roll in. LOL

[luvie]

Seems like it’s either dry as a bone and hot as a pistol, or flooding and chilly. Is there no in-between any more? Dang!

[radu]

It’s just one of those years that comes along occasionally. Mother Nature has a mind of her own. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, luvie...we will always remember them, always!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day! Hurrah for us!!

[luvie]

She sure does. And she’s MAD!

I’m waiting for her to get over it.

Meanwhile...yep, I need to finish this show and head out. I got no nap this afternoon, and I’m droopin’. See ya Saturday! Have a fun weekend at the museum!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...Gizmo looks like he really enjoyed your early morning adventures at Wichita Ridge.

Glad he will be spending time with Ringo while you recover quickly.

[radu]

She sure IS mad, and she needs to get over it now!

You stayed up pretty late tonight considering you didn’t get a nap. Sleep well and sleep long.
Catch ya Saturday.