FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops - Thursday, July 17, 2025

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

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

I Am Here...In The Dark!

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon assigned to the 8th Fighter Wing, Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, undergoes post-flight checks. Korea Flight Training at Gwangju AB, ROK. KFT 23 is a combined training event focused on tactical execution of combat missions to maintain military readiness and is part of the ROK-U.S. alliance’s routine, annual training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Cameron Silver)

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.

Look, Marines!

U.S. Marines with Marine Fighter Attack Squadron (VMFA) 121 pose for a photo with Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps and Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps during a visit to Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan. The Commandant and Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps visited VMFA-121 during their time at MCAS Iwakuni to speak with, recognize Marines, and congratulate the squadron on winning the Marine Corps Aviation Association Fighter/Attack Squadron of The Year award. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Tyler Harmon)

Welcome Home!

Maj. Jenifer Stretch, Air Force deputy of operations for the Vietnam Commemoration, gives Vietnam veterans memorabilia in celebration of the Vietnam “Welcome Home” Ceremony at the National Mall in Washington D.C. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daekwon Stith)

Lookie! A Submarine Picture! That is all!

The Ohio-class ballistic missile submarine USS Maine (SSBN 741) surfaces to receive a vertical replenishment (VERTREP) from Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron (HMH) 462, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, III Marine Expeditionary Force, in the Philippine Sea. Vertical Replenishments enable naval vessels to quickly receive critical resources without disrupting maritime security operations while underway. III MEF is postured to enable naval expeditionary operations within the first island chain as part of a Stand-in-Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Emily Weiss)

A Beautiful Picture of the Coasties!

Crews from Coast Guard Air Station Sitka, Coast Guard Cutter Douglas Denman, Sitka Mountain Rescue, and Sitka Fire Department conducted a week-long search and rescue exercise in Sitka, Alaska. Crews tackled a series of mini scenarios ranging from lost hunters to an avalanche scenario. The exercise culminated with a mass-casualty event involving multiple agencies responding in concert to a scene with 40 survivors in distress. (U.S. Coast Guard courtesy photo.)

Zzelle aka “Cujo”!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Victor Henderson, 81st Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, demonstrates a takedown with Zzelle, 81 SFS military working dog, during a demonstration for National Police Week at Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi. National Police Week offers honor, remembrance and peer support, while allowing law enforcement, survivors and citizens to gather and pay homage to those who gave their lives in the line of duty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Andrew Young)

Future Drill Sergeants!

U.S. Marines with Recruiting Station Milwaukee, host an annual all-hands poolee function at Ft. McCoy, Wisconsin. The annual pool function is an opportunity for future Marines to build camaraderie, strengthen their commitment to the Marine Corps, and prepare for recruit training by competing in athletic competitions and receiving military related periods of instruction. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ethan LeBlanc)

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

[luvie]

Posting For Kathy! 💜

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[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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[luvie]

#1...PRO!
Thank YOU for your service!

[luvie]

#2...ML!
Hi to you, too!

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Sonido70 - Eres Fuego - ( Video Oficial ) 2024

Mix Salsa Sensual - Cindy Sotelo & Orquesta - ( LIVE SESSION ) - Devórame Otra Vez - Quiero Morir En Tu Piel

Imposible Amor -Lo Mio Es Amor - Ya No Regreso Contigo - Orquesta Bembe En Banana

( Free Cover ) - Rey Ruiz - ( Live Sessions )

QUIMBARA - SON MUJERES En La Versión No 61 De La Feria De Cali

XAVIER CUGAT Y SU ORQUESTA

Tromboranga - Que Linda Que Estas - Official Video

Ella Se Queda Conmigo - Sonido70 - ( Video Oficial ) - 2025

SMOOTH CRIMINAL - LIVE IN PERU - ( Featuring Jean Rodriguez & Daniela Darcourt )- Tony Succar

LIMONCITO CON RON - MATECAÑA ORQUESTA

[luvie]

#3....spel!
Dude....great tunes!

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[decal]

Zzelle loves his job.

Oh, incidentally, you need to add the Space Force flag on the title page if possible...

[luvie]

Hi there, Janey! Hope your week is going smoothly...with smooth skies!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

Can't get into Fotki for images this evening. GRRRRRRRRRR

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Have a good day? Have y’all gone out to eat at any of the restaurants you like a lot?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

I know you were probably tired of baking out there but did ya HAVE to share the heat with us down here? LOL Just walking out the door ruins a shower in about 30 seconds.
Any shooting range time lately?

[radu]

Howdy, spel.

Are y’all expecting anything from the system over the Gulf or will you be spared that mess?

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

I couldn’t get Fotki to work either. Thank goodness, I had something usable on my Flickr page.

We haven’t actually gone out to eat yet, because it’s gotten harder to get everyone together. LOL! Piper cooked a meatloaf tonight that was really good, even though that’s not my favorite dish. That granddaughter of mine just loves to cook.

Looks like it was nearly as hot and humid there as it was here. *whew*

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I have no idea. I have not watched any local programming/news/weather forecasts in a couple of decades. ;-)

I sometimes go to the Weather Channel but I have not been there in a couple of months. Mrs. spel keeps me aware of any impending, weather disasters. ;-)

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

Thank you, luvie! ;-)

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

“Thank you, luvie! ;-)”

Uh-oh! I must be getting sick! I said that in earnest.....without any insults! ;-)

[PROCON]

Hiya radu!

It's been off and on real hot but was real pleasant today.

Still too hot to go back to the range though but we'll get back there again eventually.

Hope the kittehs are behavin' themselves!