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.

[E.G.C.]

Thanks folks, I just took my first Hibiclens shower. I have two more to do, tonight before bedtime and tomorrow morning.

[left that other site]

Riding and hiking, but it is awfully HOT.

[SkyDancer]

Good Morning Kathy! ((HUGS)) - up early, beauty day starting out. Nothing in the ubering field right now but ‘chute driving this weekend is. Lots of fun.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

You’ve got mail!
Freepmail!
*HUG*

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Very handsome and strong!
Just admiring from afar, Sis!
Still really hot weather for you?
*HUG*

[luvie]

He IS very handsome, huh! Yes, it’s still very hot here, but not as bad as it was last week and before that.

How are things up your way? You and Mike doing well? I miss seeing you, Sis! (((hugs)))

[luvie]

Hi there, Early-ish Birds!
Yep...it's late. I overslept.
Mostly from staying up too late. Again. LOL!
Hope all y'all have a Thank-The-Troops Thursday!
Our troops are the very best!
(((hugs)))

[ExTexasRedhead]

Vietnam tribute to those who served

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9if9zOx5NYM

Check all the comments below the video! Here’s one:

I am just not crying, I am bawling. Had to stop to see here. They were my generation’s of our finest. I saw the incredible work of the medics, Corpsmen, Nurses, Doctors & phenominal Dustoff teams. We had injured in Tachikawa AFB, Japan within 24 - 48 hours after being hit in field, Nam. My respect & love goes to all who had to go in-country. I was lucky & didn’t have to. As a USAF Flight Nurse I had the honor of bringing our guys on their last leg home to Dover AFB in a C141. I met many heroes, thank you.