FReeper Canteen - Remembering Our Troops!! - Thursday, June 4, 2026

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

[luvie]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Hockey Time!

The Eielson Icemen pose for a photo at the Big Dipper Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska. Hockey teams from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force base competed in the annual Commander’s Cup. The long-standing tradition began in 1996 and helps build camaraderie across the branches and maintain morale among the service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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.

Everyone In Formation!

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation over Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter bringing enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in which it was designed to operate. Flying operations at Luke AFB contribute to advancing training, producing mission command focused U.S., allied and partner Airmen to meet warfighter needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

Snow Removal Time!

An equipment operator with the Fort McCoy snow-removal team clears snow at Fort McCoy, WI. Winter and spring in Wisconsin can provide all kinds of bad weather, including freezing rain, snow, or sleet at any time or even all in one day. When that happens, the Fort McCoy snow-removal team plows through whatever Mother Nature dishes out. The team includes contractor Kaiyuh Services LLC and Directorate of Public Works personnel and many others. The team helps keep more than 400 miles of roads, sidewalks, and parking areas clear so the Fort McCoy workforce can operate safely. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, WI)

Look! It’s a Plant! Excitement All Around!

Mr. Ron Tickle, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Real Property, met with Capt. Mark Sohaney, commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), and personnel from the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) during a site tour of the JBPHH FY22 REPI Challenge Award: Protecting Watersheds Above JBPHH. The watersheds above JBPHH are home to Navy wells and a large source of the island's potable water supply. The Navy is working with DLNR to manage the watersheds, protect and restore native species, and eradicate invasive species which are rapidly dispersing throughout the islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

Kaboom! We’re “Explosive Breaching”

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to 689th Engineer Company, 841st Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, conduct explosive breaching and route clearance training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Florida. Combat engineers conduct training in order to remain tactically proficient in tasks such as properly constructing explosive devices, destroying terrain obstacles, and breaching buildings. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Sturgill)

Future USMC! Semper Fi!!!

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sharif Adan, drill instructor with Receiving Company, instructs new recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a phone call home, and issued gear. Adan is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

Army Tough!

U.S. Army Col. Fenicia Jackson and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Richardson, the command team for the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade and Sgt. Paul Padilla, a Soldier in the 10th MDSB participated in a command mentorship PT session, Fort Drum, New York. Command mentorship PT helps senior leaders interact with their company-level leadership. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Alexander Kelsall/ 10th MDSB Public Affairs Office)

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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; remembering; troopsupport

[luvie]

Posting for Kathy tonight! 💜

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

#1...ML!!
Howdy to you too!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

Off to slap some supper together. Back shortly.

[luvie]

#2...radu!
See ya then.
I need to get my shower.
See y'all soon! LOL!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops this evening, Ladies!

[Beowulf9]

I thought, for our Veterans, and if any interested on FR, I’d share this:

https://www.veteranartinstitute.org/

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Back with supper in front of me. I was famished.

Get the shower and cool off on the patio with the kitties. :-)

[USA-FRANCE]

My best thoughts goes to the troops !

[decal]

Neato photo of the F-16 with the F-35As.

Wonder what kind of turbulence different fighter jets produce in formation and how they counteract it.

[luvie]

#3....PRO!
Thank YOU for your service! (((hugs))) 😬

[luvie]

Honorable Mention!!
Gosh, that looks like a great site!

[luvie]

Well, I laid down “for a minute’’ before showering, and you see what happened. I sort of dozed off. But I feel better now.

Good idea. I might just go out there when I’m caught up. LOL!

[luvie]

Amen to that!! ❤️🇺🇸💙

[luvie]

I imagine it takes lots of practice and positioning to get it right.

[radu]

Need to stop lying down in the evenings. You’re gonna have your sleep schedule ALL messed up. LOL

NOAA says it’s 72 degrees there this evening. Nice temp for sitting outside for a bit after your shower.

[Beowulf9]

I wish I knew how to show it but I only could send the link. It’s kind of a wonderful site though, ☺️