FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 13 March 2026

March 12, 2026 | FR Canteen Military Support Group

[beachn4fun]

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale
of our military and our allied military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open.
Need a place just to hang out? This is it.
Gather around the water cooler and share the gossip.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Gather around the Canteen cooler
and strike up a conversation.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a chair, put your feet up,
grab a drink,
and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

The Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

Happy birthday to all March babies.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; music; news

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING Y’ALL
Come on and hang out at the Canteen.
Gather around the cooler and spread some gossip.

[PROCON]

Happy Thursday, Beachie, I'm so ready for Spring!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening Pro. ((HUGS))
Cool picture
Did you have a return of winter?
I'm so ready for spring.
We had nice warm weather yesterday, and today
it rained; got cold; windy, and wet snow. The finale was sunshine. SMH

[PROCON]

Yup, we had 70 degrees last weekend and back to cold weather, oh well.

[beachn4fun]

As you said, spring is right around the corner!

[luvie]

~ Just Hangin’ Cafe ~

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.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Thanks for the ping-a-ling.
Did the bad weather miss you?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[beachn4fun]

Good evening ML ((HUGS))
Has winter returned up your way?
Or has it never left?
We had some nice summer-like temps the last few days but
today was rainy, then cold with wet snow.

[beachn4fun]

Time for me to hit the hay.
Please hang around and chat with others.

To all of our Awesome military, our Allies, and their families
THANK YOU
We keep the Canteen open for you.

I'll play catch up in the morning.

Good night.

Hope everyone in the midwest is safe.

[left that other site]

It’s been delightfully warm...but tonight I saw a few snowflakes while walking Tippy.

I really hope it doesn’t amout to anything.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

Hi, beachy. Some of it missed us. The high wind and brown skies didn't. Unfortunately. *coffcoff*

[radu]

Howdy, beachy. *HUGZ*

Sorry I missed ya this evening. Life gets in the way sometimes. LOL

I hope your day was a good one.

[Beowulf9]

They’re calling triple digits for Phoenix next week.

I can only hope it’s temporary, this is way too early for summer!

[luvie]

Nighty-night, Early 🐦‍⬛ Bird! 💤🛌

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Calmer over there today? Easier to make yourself step outside the feed the kitties if the air isn’t slam-full of dirt.

[VanShuyten]

Another tough Friday night, as far as the world goes.

Thanks for the break!

[Repeal The 17th]

Time Traveler Alert!