FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 12 October 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Sparky On The Job!

Sparky the Fire Dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association, greets visitors entering Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) New River in Jacksonville, North Carolina, Oct. 5, 2023, to bring awareness to Fire Prevention Week. This year’s campaign, “Cooking safety starts with YOU. Pay attention to fire prevention,” works to educate everyone about simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe when cooking. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jennifer E. Douds)

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Honoring those who have served before.

Play Ball!

NEWPORT, R.I. – Students assigned to the U.S. Naval War College (NWC) play baseball in the sixth annual "Cardines Classic," World War I era Army/Navy baseball game on October 6th, 2023, at the historic Cardines Field in downtown Newport. NWC President Rear Adm. Pete Garvin threw out the first pitch of the game which commemorates America’s involvement in WWI and is organized in coordination with the Naval War College Foundation, the Pritzker Military Museum and Library, the Congressional World War Centenary Commission, the Newport Gulls, the City of Newport, Naval History and Heritage Command and other tenant commands onboard Naval Station Newport. (U.S. Navy photo by Brett Dodge/Released)

Welcome Home!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Kyle Moses, 492nd Fighter Squadron weapon systems operator, is welcomed by his family after returning from deployment at RAF Lakenheath, England, Oct. 3, 2023. The U.S. remains dedicated to our security commitments with our NATO Alliance and postured to defend NATO territory. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Austin Salazar)

Hangin’ With Scout!

Diane Morris of Defeated, Tennessee, and her dog Scout, check out a historic Jackson County Sentinel story published in 1973 about the gates closing at Cordell Hull Dam on display during the dam’s 50th Anniversary Celebration Oct. 7, 2023, on the shoreline below the dam in Elmwood, Tennessee. (USACE Photo by Leon Roberts)

We Having Fun Yet?

An Airman with an Air National Guard security forces unit takes the plunge for cold-water immersion Jan. 27, 2023, as part of a 16-day Cold-Weather Operations Course led by the Air Force at Fort McCoy, WI. More than 50 Airmen were participating in the training from across the Air Force. Besides cold-water immersion, the Airmen also learned about cold-weather shelters, survival techniques, cold-weather uniform wear, and more. Fort McCoy has a long history of supporting cold-weather training. Eighty years prior to this training, in January 1943, the installation hosted winter training for the Army's 76th Division prior to the Division deploying to Europe to fight in the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Fort McCoy Public Affairs Office)

Now That’s Dedication!

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (April 1, 2023) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Mark House poses for a photo showcasing his chief petty officer tattoo, April 1, 2023. The chief petty officer rank was established on April 1, 1893, bridging the gap between officer and enlisted personnel. They are recognized for their technical expertise, administrative skills and strong leadership ability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Wong/Released)

Here To Protect And Comfort!

A therapy dog poses for a photo during the “Not Just April” event hosted by the 432nd Wg/432nd AEW Sexual Assault Prevention and Response office at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada, Oct. 5, 2023. The event reinforced the Air Force’s commitment to eliminate incidents of sexual assault through awareness and prevention training, education, victim advocacy, response, reporting, and accountability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kristal Munguia)

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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!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

In the middle of a phone issue....back shortly, I hope.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Ready to catch your breath this evening or did being short-handed this week leave you stuck with a lot of work still to be done?

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Pics of military calm me down during these tense times.

[radu]

Good luck!!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Did you get any mowing done this week?
Lack of rain here is still giving me a break. The grass isn’t growing and I have no complaints. LOL

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

Been too wet here to mow, probably tomorrow or Friday.

Our weather has really cooled down, barely warm enough for shorts in the afternoon.

Son's off tomorrow too so we'll hang out and have lunch.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lengthy instructional email sent to back up the phone conversation.

Waiting to see if I get a return email tonight. She works on the slope and they work 12 hour days.

[radu]

Be grateful for your rain. We’re begging for it here and just can’t seem to get it. All that wonderful rain from the hurricane that hit Mexico yesterday is moving across south of us. The radar shows light rain over my area but it isn’t reaching the ground. Our bone-dry air is evaporating it. *sigh*

Oh well, that means a little longer before I have to mow. LOL

It was cloudy and a bit chilly here today but is SUPPOSED to be around 80 tomorrow. We’ll see how THAT goes. Next week, Fall moves in.

[radu]

Ugh. Sounds like so much fun.
Still hoping you can reach an early cut-off point tonight.

[ExTexasRedhead]

AVC Tribute Videos: George “Bud” Day (F-100 pilot, Vietnam)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=awcFnOkKU8I

Living History of Medal of Honor Recipient George Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQfASO6c0no

https://www.cmohs.org/recipients/george-everette-bud-day

I have the honor of owning a signed copy of Col. Bud Day’s book: Duty Honor Country

https://www.amazon.com/Duty-Honor-Country-George-Day/dp/B000XYJEH8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...are you resting up for the museum?

About 25 or so CRABBY ducks tonight.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

It’s been a pretty low-key week altogether. I gassed up the car and made a grocery run this afternoon. Have a load of laundry in the washer now while I watch The Amazing Race. A little something accomplished today. LOL

Maybe the ducks are crabby because they miss sunshine. LOL Those clouds just won’t move out, will they?

[luvie]

Always Remember Them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...glad they can help during these tense times.

Ongoing prayers for Israel.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Lots still to be done, but I’m rapidly getting to the “I’ve had enough for today” stage.

And Putu is texting pictures from Hawaii now. Beautiful blue sky and sunshine!!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Are you still able to use your laptop today?