FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, January 29, 2026

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

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

We’re Practicing!

A Soldier and a Military Working Dog observe the landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for a collaborative exercise to simulate field care, loading, transport, and in-route emergency medical care for MWDs in Vilseck, Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

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.

The Old Guard Always On Watch

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” maintain vigil during the first snowfall of the season at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. (Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Silva)

Don’t Hit A Moose!

Paratroopers execute airborne operations from C-17 aircraft into the Malemute Drop Zone, Anchorage, Alaska. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Welch)

No, You’re Not As Cool As Him!

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

I’m A Marine, I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bath!

A U.S. Marine grooms MWD Shiva, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

Working Dog

The life of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handler is just like that of any Marine. It’s full of training, learning how to better serve those around them and working to ensure the mission is accomplished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Diving Deep

U.S. Marines participate in dive training alongside Netherlands Marines with the 32nd Raiding Squadron near Savaneta, Aruba.

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; troopsupport

[luvie]

Posting for Kathy tonight. 💜

[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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To every service man or woman reading this thread:

Thank you for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.

To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering & honoring our Troops tonight, Galz!

[lightman]

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

[luvie]

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

[PROCON]

[luvie]

#2...lightman!!
Love that statement!

[luvie]

Never forget their sacrifice and bravery! *hand over heart*

[dfwgator]

As much as I like Trump, I do miss having a President like this,.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DqilE4AAa-M

[luvie]

#3...dfwgator!!
Reagan was the GOAT!
But Trump is right up there.

[dfwgator]

It’s a much different country than it was in Reagan’s time. Different times call for different approaches.

[Beowulf9]

Reagan was a class act.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[lightman]

Augmented version:

Thank those serving: Our Military.
Honor those who served: Our Veterans.
NEVER forget the fallen: Our HEROES!

[luvie]

That one is good too! Sort of completion.

[PROCON]

I miss President Reagan too, I cried hard and long when he passed in June 2004.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[lightman]

I hope to hear that someday in a Trump rally.

[luvie]

Hi there, ML! Is the snow melting there yet? Are you forecast for another big one this coming weekend? Hope not!

[left that other site]

It’s hard for snow to melt when temps are in single digits.

It’s dangerously cold out there.