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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 14 March 2024
Serving the Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew and FRiend
Posted on 03/13/2024 6:05:20 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~ ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
![]( https://patriotden.com/fotki/thread/whatanexpensivetoy1.webp) What An Expensive Toy! OKINAWA, Japan (Feb. 15, 2024) - West Coast-based Naval special warfare operators train members of a Japanese Special Boat Unit on AeroVironment RQ-20 Puma operations at Naval Base White Beach in Okinawa, Japan. Naval Special Warfare is the nation's elite maritime special operations force, uniquely positioned to extend the Fleet's reach and gain and maintain access for the Joint Force in competition and conflict. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Chelsea D. Meiller)
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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.
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Heroes Come In All Forms!! Navy Wounded Warrior is hosting the 2024 Navy Team Trials at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam February 22 through March 4. Sailors and Coast Guardsmen who are seriously wounded, ill, or injured are competing across 11 sports that have been adapted to their individual abilities. At the close of Team Trials, a selection from of athletes will be invited to participate in this year's Department of Defense Warrior Games in Orlando, Fla. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)
That Is So Cute!!Marines from Fox Battery, 2nd Battalion, 14th Marine Regiment, visit with Red Cross therapy dog Thea in the Yukon Training Area of Fort Wainwright. The Marines were in Alaska to participate in the Arctic Edge exercise and provide HIMARS support for a variety of training objectives. (Photo by Eve Baker, Fort Wainwright Public Affairs Office)
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Please remember that The Canteen is here to support and entertain our troops and veterans and their families, and is family friendly.
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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troops; troopsupport
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To: luvie
I had a Schwinn when I was a kid but I haven’t ridden a bike since I left home at 18. Been a couple of years. LOL
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posted on
03/13/2024 8:29:33 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
I was riding in my 40s for exercise. Poor thing has been hanging in the garage for lo, these many years of NOT riding. LOL! It would have to have new tires for sure.
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posted on
03/13/2024 8:46:36 PM PDT
by
luvie
(๐บ๐ธThe bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.๐บ๐ธ)
To: luvie
I was a waitress in my 40s and got plenty of exercise. The last thing I wanted to do was ride a bike or do anything else exercise-wise. LOL
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posted on
03/13/2024 8:52:00 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: lightman
Good evening, lightman...we will NEVER forget!
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posted on
03/13/2024 8:53:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
The “time” is really on its way to lots of sun...
Sunset tonight...7:58p and sunrise...8:16a
Tonight sunset comes first, altho....bedtime is enticing.
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:03:22 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
Yeah, waitresses really work hard. I could have never done it. Partly because I can’t lift a bunch and also because the first time some moron was rude, i’d have probably poured their food in their flippin’ lap. LOL! I am not a patient person. What a shock. ๐คฃ
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:09:47 PM PDT
by
luvie
(๐บ๐ธThe bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.๐บ๐ธ)
To: The Mayor
Good evening/morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We made it thru hump day...hurrah for us!
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:18:13 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
It sure IS on its way. It always amazes me how fast the amount of daylight you get changes in spring and fall. It’s a lot more gradual down here.
I’ll bet bedtime IS enticing by now. I hope it isn’t too far off for you. I have a feeling there’s been a lack of sleep the past two nights.
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:34:12 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Evening, Kathy! What nice pics!
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:41:35 PM PDT
by
MoochPooch
(I'm a compassionate cynic.)
To: luvie
It’s a hard job, no doubt, but I enjoyed it. Most people aren’t rude but there were a few over the years I snapped at. They had it coming because they went too far. People like them should be forced to wait tables for a week, minimum, to find out what it’s like.
Most rudeness, I did my best to ignore.
I did pour a pitcher of beer on a guy when I worked in a bar eons ago. The jerk had it coming and everyone else in the bar cheered and applauded when I did it. LOL
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posted on
03/13/2024 9:45:32 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: radu
I would have LOVED to see the look on his face when the beer hit him. LOL!
I worked in retail, a job my mom would have HATED for me, and we had our share of rude people. Like you, I was able to bite my tongue most of the time. I did tell one guy to get out and never come back in the store. The upper management backed me up when they heard how awful he spoke to all of us. That was a relief. LOL!
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posted on
03/13/2024 10:12:24 PM PDT
by
luvie
(๐บ๐ธThe bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.๐บ๐ธ)
To: luvie
His expression was a winner. He tried to get my boss to fire me but too many backed me up, and the boss told the guy to not come back.
I’ve worked retail, too, and hated it. I had more fun as a waitress or a bartender. Being a store clerk was too boring.
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posted on
03/13/2024 10:38:48 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska; radu; luvie; beachn4fun; All
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.
Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:
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How's everyone doing this morning?
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:14:31 PM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: radu
At times it was boring but I worked for 4 well-known retailers, so we had, for the most part, great customers who appreciated what we sold. There were just those occasional creeps that show up everywhere. LOL!
My parents put me through secretarial school so I would have skills to get a job that had a better reputation at the time than retail. But I HATED it. All of it. So when I had the chance, I went for what I loved. Talking to people all day about stuff that I already liked.
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:15:05 PM PDT
by
luvie
(๐บ๐ธThe bravery/dedication of our troops keeping us safe & free make me proud to be an American.๐บ๐ธ)
To: luvie
Look at him go! Did you try it?
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:21:20 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
radu!!![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/america/maggba.jpg)
1st!!
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:22:33 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: E.G.C.
Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))
Looks like Gizmo was very happy with your outing yesterday. Happy face.
Are you expecting rough weather today or will it bypass you?
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:23:03 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: PROCON
Pro!!![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/america/maggba.jpg)
2nd!!
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:26:26 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
ML!!![](http://patriotden.com/fotki/america/maggba.jpg)
3rd!!
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:40:37 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: luvie
Working in stores was just too slow-paced for my taste.
I never would have been able to be a secretary. My fingers would sort of lock up when trying to type fast and that kept my wpm way down. I only took typing one year and that was it. Wanted nothing to do with it. That and shorthand. UGH!!
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posted on
03/13/2024 11:42:09 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
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