Freeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops - March 6, 2025

For the best troops and vets in the world | Kathy In Alaska

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

America’s Team!

U.S. Marines with 3rd Radio Battalion, III Marine Expeditionary Force Information Group and U.S. Army Soldiers with 1st Extended Range Sensing Effects Company, 1st Multi-Domain Effects Battalion, 1st Multi-Domain Task Force, pose for a photograph at Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Hijyudai Maneuver Area, Oita Prefecture, Japan, Oct. 18, 2023. U.S. Marines and U.S. Army Soldiers performed a field setup and tear-down of electronic warfare systems as a part of the field training exercise portion of Resolute Dragon 23. RD 23 showcased the first ever bilateral operations with U.S. Army MDTF integration. RD 23 field training exercise is an annual bilateral exercise in Japan that strengthens the command, control, and multi domain maneuver capabilities of Marines in III MEF and allied Japan Self-Defense Force personnel. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Matthew Krogull)

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.

Marines Having Fun Playing Volleyball!

U.S. Marines with 3d Marine Littoral Regiment, 3d Marine Division and Philippine Marines with Marine Battalion Landing Team 10 play a game of volleyball that was held before the start of KAMANDAG 7 at Paredes Air Station, Philippines, Nov. 8, 2023. KAMANDAG is an annual Philippine Marine Corps and U.S. Marine Corps-led bilateral exercise aimed at improving multinational readiness, relationships, and mutual capabilities in the advancement of a Free and Open Indo-Pacific. This year marks the seventh iteration of this exercise and includes participants from Japan, the Republic of Korea, and observers from the United Kingdom. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jacqueline C. Parsons)

Wounded Warriors Volleyball!

U.S. Marines with the Wounded Warrior Regiment train during the 2023 Warrior Care Week, November 13-17, 2023 at Andrews Air Force Base, MD. During the 2023 Warrior Care Week, the Warrior Care Program hosts a variety of activities at Joint Base Andrews and Westin National Harbor Hotel for their wounded, ill, and injured service members. The event aims to unite service members, sharpen their skills, and support their journey to recovery. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Oneg Plisner)

Salute!

U.S. Air Force Airman Gabrielle Shipley, 74th Fighter Generation Squadron crew chief, salutes an A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft before takeoff during Mosaic Tiger 24-1 at Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, Nov. 14, 2023. The exercise helped develop ready Airmen for future Lead Wing deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Courtney Sebastianelli)

Very Cool!

Michael “Laughing Fox” Charette, a Native American storyteller and musician, demonstrates his fox mask during Fort McCoy’s National Native American Heritage Month event on Nov. 14th, 2023. Charette is a self taught Native flute player which he uses to enhance his storytelling along with playing a drum. He travels and teaches others Native American history, culture, art, and spirituality. November is Native American Heritage Month, or as it is commonly referred to, American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month. The month is a time to celebrate rich and diverse cultures, traditions, and histories and to acknowledge the important contributions of Native people. (U.S, Army Photo by Claudia Neve, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, WI)

Deployments Suck. Thank You For Serving!

A U.S. Marine with 3rd Low Altitude Air Defense Battalion, Marine Air Control Group 38, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, says his goodbyes to his daughter before departing in support of the Unit Deployment Program (UDP) and 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, California, Nov. 10, 2023. The mission of 3rd LAAD is to enhance unit readiness and provide flexible low altitude air defense capabilities in support of a forward-posture in the Indo-Pacific region. Following this deployment, 3rd LAAD is expected to transfer responsibility to 1st LAAD in support of UDP and the 31st MEU, in line with Force Design 2030. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Childs)

Raiders Showing Appreciation

Kelsey Lowrance, a Raiderette from the Las Vegas Raiders, shakes hands with an Airman from the 432nd Wing/ 432nd Air Expeditionary Wing at Creech Air Force Base, NV, Nov. 7, 2023. The Raiders visited the base and met with Airmen ahead of the National Football League's Salute to Service game. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Victoria Nuzzi)

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[luvie]

Sorry for the delay. There was a communications mixup. :)

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Homenaje Merengueras Dom Milly Quezada, Miriam Cruz, Belkis Concepcion, Irisneida, Ileana Reinoso

Gov't Mule - The Thrill Is Gone ( London 2015 )

Idilio & Jam - Nadia Chang

C4 Trío Featuring Oscar D' León - Parampampám

Joanne Shaw Taylor - Jealousy Live At "The Borderline" In London ( 2013 )

Elito Revé Y Su Charangón Featuring Christian & Rey - El Jala Jala

Gilberto Santa Rosa - A Dónde Vamos A Parar ( En Vivo )

Soneros Del barrio Sun Sun Babae Canta Frankie Vasquez - B.B.King N.Y.C.

Tromboranga - Baila Son Montuno ( Official Video )

You Salsa & Tony Succar - ¿Y Ahora Qué Hacemos? ( Video Oficial )

[luvie]

Our troops face all dangers
...and for that we should thank them!

[luvie]

Hey there! Thanks for the upbeat tunes!

[PROCON]

Thanks for honoring and remembering our Troops this evening!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[luvie]

Hi, PRO! And thank YOU for your service! (((hugs)))

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Did the wind finally move on? Do you still think you’ll be getting some snow tonight?

[luvie]

#1....spel!!

[luvie]

#2...PRO!!

[luvie]

#3...radu!!

[ExTexasRedhead]

MARINE SNIPER in Vietnam Behind Enemy Lines: Ordered to Take Out High Value Targets | Sherman Hickam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=58leeNhQ4c4

After enduring an incredibly rough childhood, Sherman Hickam wanted an escape and with his mother’s permission enlisted in the United States Marine Corps at age 17 in 1962. After completing boot camp Hickam spent the early days of his service doing “float phases” in the far east.

In 1965, with tensions growing in Vietnam and eager to get into the action, Hickam volunteered to become a Marine Corps scout sniper. The incredibly dangerous job had Hickam working with a spotter and going deep behind enemy lines for both reconnaissance and to take out high value targets.

In 1966, while assisting on a rescue mission for a downed helicopter Hickam and his fellow Marines stumbled onto a large force of Viet Cong fighters. In the ensuing firefight, Hickam was wounded by mortar fire and evacuated from the battlefield.

Interview recorded on June 26, 2023

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Luvie! And everyone else.

[luvie]

Thanks for our military story!

[luvie]

Hi there, MoochPooch. All well with you?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

It’s still pretty windy but nothing like last night, thank goodness. That was awful.

The drizzle has ended so there won’t be any snow flurries. he ground’s too warm for any accumulation so that was never a concern. Just going to be cold tonight and again tomorrow night.
Hard to believe a week from now, they’re saying our high could be 80!

[luvie]

Well, that IS crazy. freezing one week.....summer the next. Same thing we’ve been going through all winter it seems.

I’m glad that awful wind has moved on. By the time I went to sleep last night, it was perfectly calm here and just cool enough to feel really good.

[radu]

It isn’t freezing this week. Just cool, but with a couple of nights in the 30s. Pretty much what we normally have this time of year.
Next week will be unusual.

The wind’s still blowing around 20 mph or so, so it’s not gone yet. Just not 50 to 60 mph tonight. Looking at the 10 day forecast, it’s going to be pretty breezy for a while. *sigh*

Nice that the wind calmed down there. Bet your kitties are happy about it!

[luvie]

They were very happy! Yesterday, the only kitty I saw was Grey, and when she left her condo and realized just how windy it was, she just disappeared. LOL

20 mph is pretty breezy? Around here, that’s a slight breeze. That’s not to say I like it. Windy days make me angry and agitated.