FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 26 June 2025

June 25, 2025 | Kathy In Alaska

[beachn4fun]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Bronco on the job!”

Bronco, a puppy from Mutts With a Mission, poses for a photo aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in Newport News, Virginia, March 28, 2023. George Washington is undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipyard. RCOH is a multi-year project performed only once during a carrier's 50-year service life that includes refueling the ship's two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repairs, upgrades, and modernization. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman August Clawson)

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.

I’m Cute!

Command Master Chief (SW/SS/AW) Randy Swanson, from Ottawa, Canada, cradles Fathom, a puppy from Mutts With a Mission named by the crew of the ship, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73), in Newport News, Virginia, March 28, 2023. George Washington is undergoing refueling and complex overhaul (RCOH) at Newport News Shipyard. RCOH is a multi-year project performed only once during a carrier's 50-year service life that includes refueling the ship's two nuclear reactors, as well as significant repairs, upgrades, and modernization. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communications Specialist Seaman August Clawson)

”I Will Survive”!!

Two F-22 Sailors participate in a karaoke session aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN 73) in Newport News, Virginia, March 28, 2023.

Swimming For A Cause!

EOD Mobile Unit Five hosted the EOD Memorial Challenge honoring fallen EOD warriors to preserve their legacy of service and sacrifice. The PT included a 2 Mile Ruck, followed by an eight hundred meter swim, and concluded with a 5K. Commander, Task Force 75 executes command and control of assigned Navy Expeditionary Combat Forces in the 7th Fleet area of operations. They plan and execute Naval Construction, Expeditionary Logistics, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Maritime Expeditionary Security, and Exploitation in support of Commander, 7th Fleet for crisis response, humanitarian assistance, and major combat operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Ivan Skvaril)

That’s So Cool!

Patty Wagstaff, Extra-300S pilot, performs during the 2023 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 23, 2023. Thousands of spectators traveled to the Beaufort area to watch the air show and experience local food, culture and to see aerial performances by military and civilian aircraft. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

The Blue Angels Always Amazing!

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Team, the Blue Angels perform aerobatic maneuvers for spectators at the 2023 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina, April 23, 2023. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the pride and professionalism of the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps by inspiring a culture of excellence and service to the country through flight demonstrations and community outreach. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Nathan Saucier)

Don’t Fall Out

Patrick McAlee performs aerobatic maneuvers in a Pitts S1-S during the 2023 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina, April 23, 2023. MCAS Beaufort hosts the air show to bring the community together and demonstrate U.S. Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Marine Air-Ground Task Force capabilities. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kyle Baskin)

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[beachn4fun]

Remembering Our Troops

Posting for Kathy.
Come in and check out the Canteen.

Turning it over to Luvie for the evening.

Enjoy

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops this evening!

[luvie]

Have a good evening, beachy! We’ve got this now! (((Hugs)))

[sasquatch]

One of the best tours I ever had was CVN 70, Carl Vinson.
At the end our group guide asked for questions.

‘Can you show me the reactor room?’

Sure but you won’t live to tell about it!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[luvie]

Howdy, PRO! How are things in the far north? Is it heating up now? Much rain there?

[luvie]

LOL!

[luvie]

Hi, ML! Did you survive the heat today? How much longer will you have to suffer?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Still under the heat dome over there? I think it barely got up to 90 here today. Our weather has done a complete flip-flop!

[PROCON]

Hiya luvie, we're into our typical summer weather, sunny and warm. We get very little rain in the high desert here but the mountain snow melt off keeps things moist around here, just hoping we don't get too many wildfires this summer.

I hope all is well your way!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Ven Ven Ven - Los Pitutos & Münchner Philharmoniker ( Live At Gasteig HP8, Munich )

Casi Te Envidio - Jesús Zurita ( Salsa Prime En San Martin En Su Salsa )

Grupo 5 - Angela Leiva - Tu Hipocresía ( En Vivo - Noche De Oro )

Spanish Harlem Orchestra Performs Asi Se Vive

Gipsy Kings - Bamboleo - Volare - Djobi Djoba - Pida Me La - Baila Me

Elvis Crespo - Ebenezer Guerra - Luna Llena ( Video Oficial )

Llorarás - D'Eva Y Esney Morales - Para Bailar Y Gozar - Las Mulatas En La Habana Vieja

Fiesta JacoLoco - 2Do Domingo Mayo 2025 - Cuba - Conjunto Chocolate Los Hijos Del Son

Vanessa Manzano - Lucía

Que Nadie Sepa Mi Sufrir - Alberto Barros Featuring Majida Issa ( Arena CDMX )

[luvie]

Sunny and WARM sounds great. Sunny and cremated...not so much. LOL! Fingers crossed that there are no wildfires. They’re too scary and so distructive.

[luvie]

Duuude...

Thanks for the tunes!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Yep, still roasting and will through the weekend.It was hot and sunny when I woke up but clouds moved in mid-afternoon and a BIG rain shower blew up just east of me. It wasn’t moving so I took a chance and hopped on Champ. I kept my eyes on it the whole time but it sat in place the whole time I owed along the driveway. A nice cool outflow breeze made it pretty comfortable. It would be nice to have the same luck the next two days so I could get the yard around this house done. Not holding my breath on that.

Enjoy your break from the intense heat. I’d say your kitties are. :-)

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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I’m Down There Somewhere

[MS.BEHAVIN]

This little guy is SO cute!
I just had to share!

[luvie]

I’m sure you’ll be so glad to see that miserable heat move out. Great that you got some clouds and a breeze, so you and Champ could get some of that grass mowed. I hope the breeze continues, so you can do the rest of it, and can enjoy it for a while.

The kitties seem very happy not to be so hot. It’ll end soon, I’m sure, so we all want to enjoy the moderate temps while we can.