FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 30 October 2025

October 29, 2-25 | KathyinAlaska

[beachn4fun]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Great View From The “Office”!

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s prepare for re-fuel from a KC-46A Pegasus assigned to the 334th Air Refueling Squadron, McConnell Air Force Base, KS, during exercise Cope North 22 on Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, Feb. 15, 2022. Participants exercise Agile Combat Employment, or ACE, concepts during Cope North 22. ACE is Pacific Air Forces’ model to project combat power via a network of distributed operating locations throughout the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

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Standing Around Waiting For Further Instructions!

U.S. and partner military Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians prepare for a walk away scenario where multiple C-4 charges explode during exercise Cope North 22 at Northwest Field, Guam, Feb. 16, 2022. Cope North enhances U.S. relationships with our regional allies and partners by fostering the exchange of information and refining shared tactics, techniques and procedures to better integrate multilateral defense capabilities and enhance interoperability in support of regional security. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Amy Picard)

Steel Beach Picnics Are Fun!

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 18, 2022) Sailors line up for food during a steel beach picnic in the hangar bay aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72). 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 Seaman Apprentice Jett Morgan)

USMC Silent Drill Platoon!!

Marines with the Silent Drill platoon execute their marching sequence during rehearsal at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, Feb. 15, 2022. This marks the second week of training at MCAS Yuma for Marines with the Battle Color Detachment, who are working tirelessly to prepare for their upcoming performances. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Mark Morales)

Homecomings Are Still The Best! Welcome Home!

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR HICKAM (Feb. 19, 2022) Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Chafee (DDG 90), a part of the Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group, returns to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Feb. 19, after an eight-month deployment to U.S. 3rd and 7th Fleets. The strike group operated alongside multiple partners, allies and carrier strike groups in heavily navigated waters, including the South China Sea and Philippine Sea, in support of regional stability and a free and open Indo-Pacific (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Holly L. Herline/Released)

USMC and Roll Tide!

U.S. Marine Corps Col. Lance J. Langfeldt, left, the 6th Marine Corps District Commanding Officer, and Sgt. Maj. Frank O. Robinson, right, the 6th Marine Corps District Sergeant Major, stand for a photo with the University of Alabama Gymnastics team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, Feb. 11, 2022. The Marines from 6th Marine Corps District spoke with the team about the importance of leadership and their role in the community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Shannon Doherty)

More Homecomings! Woohoo! Welcome Home!

It was all smiles, hugs, high-fives and handshakes as the Nevada Air National Guard and their families welcomed home the Airmen from the 152nd Airlift Wing that spent the last four months providing theater airlift and aerial delivery throughout the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) Area of Responsibility (AOR).

These aircrew, maintainers and logistics readiness squadron Airmen deployed on the unit’s first Air Expeditionary Force deployment since 2018

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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!
Good night.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

G’night, beachy! I got this now.

[lightman]

Thank those serving.
Honor those who served.
NEVER forget the fallen!

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, galz!

[luvie]

#1...radu!!

[luvie]

#2...lightman!!

[luvie]

#3...PRO!!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

I reckon you aren’t seeing much of your kitties. They’re probably staying holed up with it being so chilly and them not having winter coats yet.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Well, I just opened the back door to let Peaches out, and two of the 4 came rushing in. They heard my iPad video and rushed back out, but it is kinda cool out there. 52 right now. A bit warmer tomorrow, with a high of 71.

How were things there? Did you have to wear YOUR heavy coat to take Big’Un to the vet?

[radu]

Well, 52 isn’t TOO bad but it’s chilly enough with their not-so-thick coats. It’s 49 here and there’s still a little bit of a breeze. Nothing like this afternoon though.
You’ll be a lot warmer than we will tomorrow.

Indeed, I did wear my heavy jacket this afternoon. Chilly, windy, and rainy when I took Big’Un in. Looks like the rain has stopped for a while but there’s a chance for a little more tomorrow. Highs will be in the low 60s starting Friday with lows in the 40s

[luvie]

I have to get up early in the morning for a dental appointment, so it will be in the 40s then. I WILL be wearing cords and a heavy-ish sweater for sure! I dread the appointment, but I broke a front tooth and was lucky they could get me in. LOL!

The wind is the worst. I hope you get the rain tomorrow but not the high wind. It blows right through ya!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, folks!

[radu]

Ouch! Glad they were able to get you in so soon. A broken tooth is why Big’Un is at the vet. They have to get the root and the exposed nerve out. He most likely has another couple of bad teeth and they’ll be pulled too.

I might get more rain later tonight. The center of the low is over me now and rain is coming down from the north on the backside. Just getting into Nashville now. It’s supposed to be a little windier tomorrow than today.

[luvie]

I was shocked they were able to get to it so quickly! I ain’t going anywhere till it’s fixed, that’s for sure! Ugh.

I hope Big’Un feels better tonight. Bummer that it will be windier tomorrow. Just the brisk breeze we had brought a chill to the air. After our heat I wasn’t used to it.

[radu]

Kinda like my hand in August when it was so infected. I called an orthopedic dr. who was recommended in hopes of getting in to see him fairly soon. They gave me an appointment for the next day.
I know uyou’re ready to get your tooth fixed!

Big’Un is an unhappy feller tonight, I’m sure. Stuck in a cage with no food, in a strange place. I imagine there’ll be some barking at times throughout the night. He’ll be happy by this time tomorrow when he’s back home. Might still be a little loopy from the anesthesia or he might be one who snaps out of it fast. If he’s the first to have surgery in the morning, he’ll be wider awake when I pick him up.

When it’s windy, it makes it cooler in the house. The wind always seems to find a crack somewhere. brrrr

[Beowulf9]

I know you’re sleeping now but good luck at the dentist. I’m glad they got you in and I hope they can save your tooth.
🥰

[luvie]

Aww...poor guy. I forgot that he would have to spend the night in that scary ol’ place. He might be miffed when you pick him up.

I guess I’d better finish up and get out of here. Getting up at 7am is waaaay out of my wheelhouse, especially to go get tortured. LOL! See ya tomorrow!