FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 14 March 2025

March 13, 2025 | FR Canteen Military Support Group

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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

FReeper Canteen

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.
Pull up a seat and relax.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

Birthday wishes for all March babies.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup or a glass, and start a conversation.
You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

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[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.

[PROCON]

Hiya Beachie!

[beachn4fun]

FIRST
Good evening Pro ((HUGS))
How are things out your way?
Has spring sprung?

[PROCON]

Yeah, Spring has sprung, son and I are planning to go to the gun range next week. I just bought a new handgun too I'm wanting to test out, so it's all good here.

Howz things with you?

[luvie]

~ Just Hangin’ Cafe ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[beachn4fun]

Oh, a new hand gun? YAY!

We’re doing some local day trips. Went to Culpeper, Va on Tuesday; Warrenton, Va, today. Helped the local economy.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[beachn4fun]

SECOND
Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Thanks for the pings.
Hope you are having a good week.
Can you believe it is almost over?

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i Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

THIRD
Good evening Canteen Vamp ((HUGS))
Hope you are having a good week.

[radu]

HOwdy, beachie! *HUGZ*

How are things going over your way these days? Feeling a little more like Spring yet?
Feeling a little too much like it here, with all the storm systems that keep rolling through. Another crummy weekend ahead for us.

[beachn4fun]

IN FOR THE COUNT
Good evening ML ((HUGS))
Got Blue all washed and polished and ready for the road?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

I hope nothing comes up to cancel your plans for the shooting range next week. Gotta try out your new handgun!

[beachn4fun]

Please don’t tell me we’re in for nasty weather?
It’s been very pleasant here. Today was kinda cloudy and cool but still nice. Better check the forecast for Saturday as I wanted to do some work outside.

[radu]

It’s possible some strong storms will hit you. It’s a huge system. All depends on whether it weakens before it reaches you or not. You’ll probably get wet, though, but you should be good early on Saturday. It’ll be on top of me at that point. It’s going to be rough and I don’t look forward to it AT ALL.

[ExTexasRedhead]

For those who enjoy military history regardless of the branch of service.

By Sea, By Land: Making Marines

https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2025/april/sea-land-making-marines

https://www.usni.org/magazines/naval-history/2025/april

In the early days of naval warfare, there was no distinction between land-based and sea-based soldiers. Most naval battles were resolved by direct combat between the crews, either by firing missile weapons or by boarding. When battle threatened, soldiers would be embarked to fight on board. This remained the case in naval warfare right through to the early modern period. But, in time, as ships and naval combat became more sophisticated, boardings generated a requirement for soldiers specially trained to either lead or defend against such shipboard attacks.

[beachn4fun]

Oh well, we could use the rain. I’ll keep an eye out tomorrow to get a better idea of what to expect.

Hope it’s not too bad for you.

Hmm, looks like time for me to hit the bed.
You have until daylight LOL

[beachn4fun]

Time for me to hit the hay.
Please hang around and chat with others.

To all of our Awesome military, our Allies, and their families
THANK YOU
We keep the Canteen open for you.

I'll play catch up in the morning.

Good night.

[luvie]

Hey there, Early Bird! 🐦‍⬛ All is well here. It has been a short one, for sure.

I see you said goodnight...so, goodnight, Early Bird! Sweet dreams!