FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, April 9, 2026

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

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

We Having Fun Yet?!

MSG Sean Phal of the 120th Infantry Brigade performed the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on Nov 8, 2023 at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The ACFT is to assess the Soldier's muscular strenght, muscle endurance, power, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, balance, reaction time and aerobic capacity. (U.S.Army Reserve photo by MSG Connie Antolok)

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.

Happy Birthday USMC!!

A family poses for a photo during the 248th birthday bash at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 4, 2023. This event allowed children to make birthday cards to give to Marines showing their appreciation and celebrating the Marine Corps birthday with their families in a kid friendly environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

Full Steam Ahead!

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Australian Navy supply ship HMAS Stalwart (A304) in the East China Sea, Nov. 3. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban)

AGT w/82nd Airborne!

Paratroopers assigned to The 82nd Airborne Division, a part of the hand-selected All-American Chorus, prepared for their semi-finale nationally televised performance on America’s Got Talent September 14, 2023. The Chorus, which had previously competed and won entrance into the competition earlier in the year, prepped and prepared a new routine in order to impress the judges and America. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

From AGT Singing---To Training!

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division participate in a Brigade wide “Devil’s Strike Hold” Obstacle Course Competition on Fort Liberty, NC, September 20, 2022. These Little Group of Paratroopers (LGOP) were broken down into 7 residing teams reigning from each section/area of the culminating Battalions’, as they were tested on their ability to maneuver, overcome, and collaborate as a team. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

Honoring Native Americans!!

Members of the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society and Zotigh Singers present the colors during the 2023 Native American Heritage Month Celebration at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Happy Veteran’s Day

A Coast Guard family hands a flower to a veteran at a senior center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Coasties from the Hampton Roads area celebrated Veterans Day at two senior centers in Chesapeake, thanking veterans of all branches for their service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; troopsupport

[luvie]

Posting for Kathy. 💜

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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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
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[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Galz!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Enjoying a beautiful spring week up there so far?
It started out pretty nice here and today was fabulous.

Have you and your son set a date for some fun on the range yet?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

From your post earlier, it sounds like we had the same temps this afternoon. Very comfy.

[lightman]

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

NEVER forsake the missing.

[luvie]

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

[luvie]

#2...radu!!
Yes, it was a gorgeous day!

[luvie]

#3...lightman!!
And amen to your words!

[PROCON]

Yo radu, our Spring weather has been lovely, been showing off my white, pasty legs, LOL

I work around son's work schedule so nothing yet although he will come over this week for hanging out.

I hope all is well on your furball farm!

[Gman]

Remembering our Son-in-law stationed at Camp Pendleton. 4th Battalion, 2nd Marines; Magnificent Bastards.

[Gman]

Oops. 4th Battalion, 2nd Marines!

[luvie]

We are all grateful for his service! The Marines rock out loud!

[Huskrrrr]

Thanks, Luvie! 🤗🤗🤗

[luvie]

You’re very welcome. Thanks for joining us tonight!

[radu]

Nice to have beautiful weather again, isn’t it? Now to hope it stays around. No more cold fronts coming down to spoil it!

Yep, it’s white, pasty legs season. LOL Been seeing ‘em around here quite a bit. Everyone’s ready to shed the winter clothes at long last.

All’s well, and at the moment it’s nice and quiet, at the furball farm. How long the quiet lasts remains to be seen. >^..^<

[radu]

Glad you’re still enjoying great weather. From what Ryan Hall said today, it’s going to be a bit dicey this weekend.
It’s just going to be hot here.

[luvie]

Yeah, they say that every time....and every time it misses us and goes straight to the towns to the north and east of us. I’d love something that would bring us rain!

How hot will it be? Hope it’s not summer-hot. Hope the AC is in good order, just in case.

[radu]

You might want to hope what he’s talking about does miss you. Rain isn’t so much in store, though toy might get a little something. It’s the 60 mph winds to worry about Saturday. It all shifts east a little on Sunday and THEN the rain, storms, etc. wreak havoc. Midland is included in that so you could have a rough Sunday too. He’s been talking about it for the past couple of days.
Just pay close attention to your local weather reports so you aren’t caught off guard.

They’re talking upper 80s for us Sat. and Sun. so yes, summer temps. And no rain in sight.