FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ Thursday, 23 July 2026

July 22, 2026 | For the best troops and veterans in the whole world! | Kathy In Alaska

[beachn4fun]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Welcome Aboard!

Future service members participate in a swearing in ceremony held during the Wings Over Wayne air show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. The Wings over Wayne Air Show and Science and Technology Expo is a biennial event and has grown to be the largest free air show in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Leighton Lucero)

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.

She’s Smiling While Holding an Axe! Run!

Damage Controlman Fireman Faustita Asano, from Kalihi, Hawaii poses for a photo aboard the Ticonderoga-class guided-missile cruiser USS Antietam (CG 54) in the Philippine Sea, Antietam is assigned to Commander, Task Force (CTF) 70, and is forward-deployed to Yokosuka, Japan to support the security of the U.S. and its Allies in the Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Ryre Arciaga)

Ladies and Gents: The Blue Angels!

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets from the Blue Angels, fly in formation during the Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the community were able to watch a variety of aerial demonstrations during the show including acts performed by the Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

Social distancing is O-V-E-R!

Aviation spectators watch an F-22 Raptor demonstration during the 2023 Wings Over Wayne Air Show at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Members of the community were able to watch a variety of aerial demonstrations during the show including acts performed by the Blue Angels and U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Rebecca Sirimarco-Lang)

McGruff the Crime Dog has nothing on The Devil Dog!

The Marine Corps Marathon Mascot, Miles, poses with attendees of the Healthy Lifestyle Expo in Fredericksburg, Virginia. The Healthy Lifestyle Expo provides runners with the Marine Corps Marathon Historic Half Events an opportunity to pick up their official bib, timing device, and competitor shirt, as well as stop at various health-related vendors. (U.S. Marine Corps photos by Lance Cpl. David Brandes)

Want Me to Relax? Ice Cream, Please!

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Taylor Stieffel, 316th Security Forces Support Squadron military working dog handler, holds a military working dog at the Capitol K-9 Trials at Joint Base Andrews, MD. Dog handlers pet and hold the dogs to reward and relax them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Tyrone Thomas)

Hanging with Dad!

A child watches the Third Strike Wingwalking act during the Wings over Wayne Air Show and Science and Technology Expo at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina. Wings over Wayne is a two-day event open to the community that features a variety of aerial demonstrations, ground performances, aircraft static displays, and other events. The event is biennial, and has grown to be the largest free air show in North Carolina. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

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; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: canteen; military; music; news

[beachn4fun]

PING~A~LING
Posting for Kathy.
Come in and check out the Canteen.

Turning it over to Luvie for the evening.

Enjoy!
Off to bed.
Good night.

[luvie]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[luvie]

We’ve got this! Nighty-night, Early Bird!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering & honoring our Troops, Galz!

[Beowulf9]

‘Hanging with dad’ so cute ❤️

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[luvie]

#1...PRO!
Thank you for YOUR service! 🫡

[luvie]

#2...Beowulf9!!
It's an adorable pic. :)

[radu]

Howdy, beachy.

Get some good sleep tonight! Do NOT wake up early again! LOL

[luvie]

#3...ML!!
Howdy! Any chance of a ride today? 🏍️

[luvie]

Honorable Mention.....radu!!
How was the time in the tent?

[left that other site]

No ride tody...T-Storms and torrential rain! :-(

[luvie]

Well, that’s a bummer.

Besides, everyone in the US is getting rain except us! Waaaah. LOL!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.
Wow, I hope NOAA has it wrong and that it’s not really 97 degrees there.
I guess it could be. It’s 83 here and we didn’t get quite as hot as you did.

[left that other site]

I would LOVE to send you some.

[PROCON]

Hiya radu, hope all is well your way

Hot July continues, 103 here today, a little cool down as the week progresses.

How's the healing going? Are the 'lil furbutts taking good care of you?

[radu]

It was pretty much the same today as the past two days - - hot, muggy, and a stiff warm breeze. The “cold” front can’t push southward due to TS Bertha shoving hot, wet air up from the south. The front is stalled on top of here at the moment.

Had a few folks stop by the tent on the way into or out of the polling place. The last two were a woman and her daughter - - it was the first time the daughter had gotten to vote and she was all smiles.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

UGH! A bit too hot! But it felt at least that hot here with our heat index. Not letting up any time soon that I can see. Typical July for us.
I’d normally be holed up with the AC but having to work the tent at the polling place, I’m stuck outside for several hours each day. Early voting can’t end soon enough, and that’s not until Aug. 1st. *sigh*

The healing continues, slowly but surely. Still a little swelling but there’s a little less each day. At least it doesn’t hurt any more. Just have to be patient while the ankle finishes healing.

The the ‘lil furbutts taking good care of me? hahahahahahahahaha! NOPE! They still expect me to dote on them, as always. LOL