FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, October 23, 2025

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

[luvie]

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~ 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)

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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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[luvie]

Posting for Kathy tonight. 💜

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering & honoring our Troops tonight, Galz!

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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HiEverybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

#1...PRO!!

[luvie]

#2...ML!!

[luvie]

#3...radu!!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Glad you’re still enjoying nice weather. MAYBE it’ll stay nice now.
Nice here. Sunny but the sky was milky due to dust still in the air. I’ll be glad when all the fields are finally harvested.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Yes, it did get up to about 80 today, but I did some stuff out in the back yard, and it was very pleasant. It’s about 72 now. If I were smart, I’d be sitting out there right now. Maybe when I feed the kitties in a few minutes.

Sorry that the harvest dust messed up your perfect day. I don’t mind “milky” days if it’s real clouds. But dust? No thank you. *aahhhh-CHOO!*

[Keyser Soze 84]

God bless and protect our men and women in service to our country. ❤️

[luvie]

Amen!! 🙏🏻

[radu]

Not too bad, especially with your dry air. It would be comfy here with it being so dry lately. It got up to 66 here and is already down to 44. I’d love your 72!

Yeah,the dust is pretty thick still. The guy who has the huge field across the road also bought a large farm right across the highway. He’s getting the soybeans now that he planted this year. There are still some other fields that were planted late that are being harvested as well. I still have the “fun” of this cotton going out pretty soon. I’m pretty much expecting them to show up next week.
No, wait. Might be the week after. They say we’ll have rain for a few days next week.

[luvie]

Dang! You’re nearly as chilly as Alaska is right now. That’s kind of weird! Are they having a warm up or something?

Oh, yes, the cotton. HackHack. I know you’ll be glad when that stuff is gone...and all the puffy trash that will blow into your yard probably.

[radu]

Their days aren’t as warm as ours. Also, they’re 3 hours behind us. 3 hours ago, it wasn’t as cold here as it is now. Their overnight low will be quite a bit chillier than ours.

My hope is that they’ll show up to get the cotton when the wind is blowing out of the NE. That will keep the dust from blowing over the house. Otherwise, I won’t want to walk out the door for any reason while they’re here.

Time for me to head out and get the cat stuff done so I can hit the pillows. Republican women’s meeting in the morning.
Have a good rest of the night. Catch ya tomorrow.

[luvie]

Oh, have fun at your meeting tomorrow. Will they be providing a nice lunch at the meeting?

Here’s to NE winds when the cotton is being harvested.

Nighty-night! See ya tomorrow.

[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 and thanks Luvie for filling in for Kathy this morning.

Yesterday at Wichita Ridge:

How's everyone doing this morning?

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! Looks like you and Gizmo had lots of fun at Wichita Ridge. It's really a pretty place.
Gizmo gave you the scenic tour I think...with lots of stops along the way. LOL!

[E.G.C.]

Yep, I did have to coax him to do some parts of the park but it worked out well. Nice day yesterday.

[ExTexasRedhead]

Easy Company 506 The real Band of Brothers - A look back

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UreIpLAgdA

https://www.youtube.com/@normandyinstitute8392

Comments below the video:

“In the intro, Kirk says “…this is the first time grandpa has ever told his story” when talking about the people who would gather for the interviews they did. That really hit home for me. My grandfather was a WWII vet who fought from France, through the battle of the bulge, and into Germany before he came home. I went with him to his unit reunion in 2003 and left to begin my army journey soon after. Later, after 15 months in Iraq, I sat down with him to talk about the things I had experienced, and he began to compare them to his experiences in Europe. It wasn’t long before he began to write a memoir about the war and finally open up about it after 60+ years. I feel like our bonding over shared experiences, though separated by decades and a generation of our family, formed a special bond that can only be formed between those who have been through it. I miss him often and I wish he was still here to tell his stories today.”