FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, December 4, 2025

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

[luvie]

~ 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. 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)

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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. 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.

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 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. 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 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort, South Carolina. 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 Beaufort Airshow at Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Beaufort, South Carolina. 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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[luvie]

Posting for Kathy! 💜

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[lightman]

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

[luvie]

#1...radu!!

[luvie]

#2...lightman!
Love that verse!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Hope you had another pleasant day down there.

It was a little better here but not by much. At least we got to see the sun.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It was very nice here all day. Now we have a north-ish wind blowing and the temp is dropping pretty quickly. The high tomorrow will be about 45. Quite a change...and I ain’t going anywhere except out to feed the kitties.

Glad you had some sunshine. That makes it at least SEEM warmer. :)

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Hi everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering & honoring our Troops tonight, Galz!

[lightman]

Expanded version:

Honor those who served....our Veterans.
Thank those currently serving....our Military.
NEVER forget those fallen in the line of duty....our Heroes.

[radu]

At least you had a nice day before the wind showed up. There’s a cold front moving across the country now and we’ll get it through here tomorrow. We’ll get rain tomorrow night but it looks like it’s going to stay north of you. :-(

We had some sunshine today and it armed up to a whoppin’ 40. woo! At least there was no wind so it wasn’t too bad while I ran a bunch of errands.

[luvie]

#3....ML!!

[luvie]

#4...PRO!!

[luvie]

Yes, and I’m happy for the nice day. And of course, the rain stays north...or east, south or west....of us. Story of our lives. *sigh*

Great that the wind stayed away, since you had to get out. Not sure how the wind will blow when it gets colder tomorrow. Won’t matter. I’ll be inside for most of it. LOL!

[luvie]

It really covers our mission here. :)

[radu]

I was glad the wind was down today since I had stuff that needed to be done. They say the rain will be here around suppertime but many times, it’s gotten here sooner than predicted. It’ll probably be windy tomorrow, too, ahead of the front.
We have two systems coming at us. The one passing north of you and one blowing up around Houston that’s moving up. They’ll join up over TN. At least it’ll stay warm enough here for just rain. They’ll get some snow showers across the north part of the state. Happy to miss out! LOL

[luvie]

Oooo....you’re getting a double dose of windy. Almost sounds like hurricane season. LOL!

I’d be happy to be missing the snow, too. I love seeing it falling all white and gorgeous, but after that...buhbye. :)

[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.

There apparently was some hunting going on at Waurika Lake yesterday. The lake does have some areas for deer hunting. Gizmo got spooked by some of the sounds yesterday and I had to calm him down.

But, we did have fun at Wichita Ridge yesterday and here are some of the pics.

And I did something I normally do Thursday mornings yesterday which was my weekly grocery shopping. We have Winter Weather Advisories in parts of the state and the forecasters weren't sure if our area was going to end up below freezing. There's snow up in Northwest Oklahoma right now and the freezing line is moving Southeast.

So, we have cabin fever this morning and we'll see what happens.

How's everyone doing this morning?

[lightman]

And very Trump-esque!