FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 19 June 2026

June 18, 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.

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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.
Pull up a chair, sit back and chat with someone.

[lightman]

Happy Ebonics Day eve!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Hello & thanks Beachie!

Our June continues to heat-up, loving my A/C, hung out with son a bit today, hope all is well with you!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening lightman ((HUGS))
FIRST
Happy Ebonics Day back atcha.

[beachn4fun]

Good evening ML ((HUGS))
SECOND
Enjoying the nice weather?

[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 Pro ((HUGS))
THRID
Getting warm enough for a/c, huh?
What's sonboy up to these days?

[left that other site]

Torrential Rain and tornado warnings this evening, but the days have been lovely.

Massachusetts Tornadoes aren’t nerly as bad as the ones in the Midwest, but they can still pack a punch.

[Beowulf9]

Nuthin' much happening here but

[beachn4fun]

Massachusetts Tornadoes

WOW, that sounds strange to me.
stay safe.

[PROCON]

Son works for the Costco administration side and works from home 3 weeks a month, WOO-HOO!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening Beowulf ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good for him.

And lucky too.

[luvie]

Hope you have a safe space that’s NOT a mobile home!

Be safe....you and Tippy!

[beachn4fun]

Good evening night owl ((HUGS))
Thanks for the ping-a-ling
Hope you won't be affected by the southern storms.

[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.

[luvie]

Howdy, Early Bird!
No, they all scooted off to the east.
I wouldn't mind some rain, though.
Hope you have a great weekend!

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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