FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, February 26, 2026

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

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Congratulations!

Cadet Maicalewis Nacionales receives a scholarship award presented by Lt. Gen. Xavier Brunson, commanding general of America's First Corps and Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), and other members of the JBLM Rainier ROCKS, Inc. on JBLM, Washington. The non-profit organization received its charter two years ago as a mentorship and fellowship organization for members of the JBLM officers' corps. JBLM Rainier ROCKS Inc. is the newest chapter of a larger Army-wide organization originating back to 1974. Washington, DC ROCKS, Inc. is the largest professional military officers’ organization extending across all branches with worldwide membership. (U.S. Army photo my Staff Sgt. Christina Westover)

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.

Peace Out!

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Francis Pinkston with the 12th marine Corps District, Western Recruiting Region, Marine Corps Recruiting Command, poses for a picture while wearing an explosive ordinance disposal suit during San Francisco Fleet Week in San Francisco, CA. San Francisco Fleet Week is an opportunity to celebrate service members, improve community relations and showcase the different military service opportunities to the San Francisco community. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Bruin Largent)

My Buddy, Sparky!

Sparky the fire dog, the mascot for National Fire Protection Association, greets a child during fire prevention week at the base library at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. One part of this year’s fire prevention week included Sparky and Brent Everhart, a Fire Inspector assigned to the 92nd Civil Engineer Squadron, reading “The Story of Sparky the Fire Dog” to local children and at the library. The Fairchild Fire Department participates in various events throughout fire prevention week to increase awareness about fire safety while also strengthening family morale. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Clare Werner)

Keep Goin’ Mister!

Fort McCoy Garrison Commander Col. Stephen Messenger visits with children at the Fort McCoy Child Development Center at Fort McCoy, WI. Messenger was at the center to meet with staff as well as part of a regular visit. The Fort McCoy Child Development Center is managed by Child and Youth Services of the Fort McCoy Directorate of Family and Morale, Welfare, and Recreation. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, WI.)

Honoring The “Sacred 20”

Feb ARLINGTON, VA: Tour participants gather for a walking tour tracing the origins, development, and significance of the “Sacred 20” and the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps at Arlington National Cemetery. The “Sacred 20” were the first group of women to be commissioned as nurses in the Navy and were the founding members of the U.S. Navy Nurse Corps, as well as some of the first women to serve as uniformed officers in the Navy as a whole. The tour served to honor the “Sacred 20’s” legacy, as well as the 248th birthday of the Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jonathan Nelson)

We Protect Birds In The Army!!

3-D Island, Tampa FL, is a protected nesting habitat for various species to complete their reproductive cycle. Each year, the islands become one of the bay area’s prime nesting sites, hosting thousands of nesting migratory birds. Oystercatchers, gulls, and black skinners line the outer banks of the island. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (US Army Photo by Brigida I. Sanchez)

Sparky Gets Around! He’s Everywhere!

Sparky the Fire Dog high-fives youth from the Child Development Center at Goodfellow Air Force Base, Texas, in San Angelo. The Goodfellow Fire Department visited the CDC in a Rescue Truck during National Fire Prevention Week to allow toddlers and youth up to age five to take pictures with Sparky, ask questions and look at the equipment used during rescue operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by MSgt Jocelyn A. Ford)

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 💜

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[lightman]

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

And never lose hope for those MIA.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Hope your day was a good one.

Dreary and drizzly here but we need all the wet we can get.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

#1....radu!
Yes, it was great here.
Got up to 87!😵‍💫

[luvie]

#2....lightman!!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering & honoring our Troops tonight, Galz!

[luvie]

#3....ML!
Howdy!
Is it still snowing?

[luvie]

Honorable Mention!
...and you're welcome!
Thank you for your service. 🇺🇸

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[radu]

Nicer than here but a little too hot for comfort. It’s way too early for AC weather.

The temp isn’t dropping much tonight. It’s been sitting at 53 for a while and probably won’t drop more than a couple of degrees tonight. I walked out to the well house to unplug the heater and stayed out for a while, it felt nice enough.

[luvie]

Hi again, Janey. LOL! Are you doing much air-ubering tlately? Any fun destinations?

[luvie]

I’m just not ready for heat ‘cause we’ll have enough of it this summer. Ugh.

After the lows you’ve been having, 53 probably seems almost balmy.

[radu]

You haven’t had a lot of escape from heat this winter to begin with.

It does feel decent tonight. No wind. Not even a breeze. The temp has gone up a couple of degrees as rain gets nearer.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday afternoon 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]

I sure hope you get a nice amount of rain this time!

[radu]

Howdy, E.G.C. ((HUGZ))

You and Gizmo must have slept hard after your workout yesterday. :-)

[radu]

Not gonna happen, apparently. I’m barely getting a sprinkle. LOL All the good stuff is well north. Par for the course.