FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - May 22, 2025

For the best troops and veterans in the world. | Kathy In Alaska

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Mushrooms Falling From The Sky!

U.S. Air Force tactical air control party (TACP) specialists assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron descend over Malemute Drop Zone during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska. Air Force special warfare Airmen and Alaska Army National Guardsmen from the 207th Aviation Troop Command conducted the training to demonstrate airborne and mission-readiness skills in an arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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.

Water Survival Training Success!

The 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division hosts cadets from the Korean Military Academy to receive water survival training on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The cadets received the training in preparation for the upcoming Sandhurst Military Skills Competition hosted at West Point, New York. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Kade M. Bowers)

Toxicology Suits? So No Sumo Wrestling Suits?

Airmen of the In Place Patient Decon Team, 8th Medical Group, perform buddy checks on their toxicological protective suit during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea. The protective suit paired with a powered air purifying respirator keeps IPPD members safe as they work to decontaminate potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Sailors With Guns! Oh Noes!!

PHILIPPINE SEA Seaman Erik Rodriguez, from New York, fires an M16 rifle during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw)

Coast Guard Visits Fiji!

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts patrols in Fiji's exclusive economic zone with Fijian law enforcement personnel. The Coast Guard’s mission to combat IUU fishing is essential in protecting maritime governance and a rules-based international order to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the CGC Stratton)

Aggressor Squadron Releasing Flares! Take That Putin!

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, release flares over the Pacific Ocean during exercise Cope North. The Aggressor Squadron prepares combat Air Force, joint and allied aircrews through challenging, realistic threat replication, training, test support, academics and feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

USMC Doing Hikes On Hawaii! Tough Job!

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, pose for a group photo during a conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii. VMU-3 conducted the hike to increase physical fitness levels, improve confidence & proficiency of issued gear and build esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton J. Payne)

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troops; troopsupport

[luvie]

Posting for Kathy! 💜

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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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!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Thank you, Luvie! Thank you, Kathy! *BUMP* :)

[luvie]

#1....radu!

[luvie]

#2...Diana in Wisconsin!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybdy!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

#3...ML!!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Mambísimo Mix - Mezcla Perfecta - Sofrito - Azulito - Yo Soy La Rumba - Aja Bibi - Heatwave

FLORES SECAS - Jorge Maldonado Y Sonido70 En Vivo

CUANDO SE CANTA BONITO - GILBERTO SANTA ROSA

VACILANDO RICO CON ZAPEROKO - Orquesta ZAPEROKO La Resistencia Salsera Del Callao

Eddie Palmieri - Muñeca

La Mitad - Willie Rosario Y Su Orquesta ( Live Sesiones Desde La Loma )

Tito Nieves - 50 Años Historia - Coliseo De Puerto Rico

FÓSFORO - Mayito Rivera & Son Con Cuero

El Septeto Santiaguero - Los Ejes De Mi Carreta

Los Cantores De Bayamon - Yo Volver Quisiera ( En Vivo )

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops!

[radu]

HOwdy, luvie.

I hope it didn’t get too miserably hot there today.

We had a nice day for a change but rain is expected again tomorrow. At least there won’t be severe weather this time.

[luvie]

It’s my pleasure to help honoring them with Kathy.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It got up to 95, but with the low humidity saved us from being too miserable when getting out to go to class.

Glad you had a nice day without the stress of wondering where the next bad storm was coming from. I hope the rain you get is CALM! :)

[radu]

Oof! It would have been nice if your cool-down would have lasted longer.
We have 70s for the next week, at least. Lows tomorrow night could dip into the upper 40s. THAT’S a little cooler than I like.

Nothing but rain coming through tomorrow. My hope is that we’ll somehow miss out because I reeeeeeeally need to mow. Rain each day through the weekend and the grass won’t dry out enough. Even with the sun and 20+ mph winds today, my feet got wet when I walked across the yard late this afternoon. *sigh*

[luvie]

I’ll bet you can hear your grass growing. LOL! You’re gonna wear Champ out fast at this rate.

Next week, we’ll have 80s...which are like your 70s. But till Tuesday, it’s all 90s and mostly high 90s. They’ve backed off the 100 for Saturday. All the way back to 98. L🤣L!

[luvie]

Always remember them!
They do all of it for US!

[radu]

I can just about look out the window and watch it grow. LOL It’s really thick in a lot of areas too. I’ll have to go real slow - once things dry out enough - so it’ll take forever.

Next week sounds nice for both of us on the temps. You just have to get through the weekend.

[luvie]

In order to do that, I’ll just continue to think of it getting better soon. What else can I do except go nuts. LOL! The kitties are going to hate this heat coming up.

Going slow is going to be agony on your back. Better get that heating pad all ready to relieve the pain. If that’s even possible.

[E.G.C.]

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 Comanche Lake:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[radu]

Yep, that’s all you CAN do - - wait it out. I feel sorry for the kitties. At least it’s a short stretch of heat this time.

I’ve figured out exactly how to situate the back brace now and my back’s been holding up fairly well this year. Achy but bearable. I just don’t look forward to it taking longer to knock it out than it already does.