[Snow Bunny]

. . . Tribute To HEROES . While the dogtag is used to provide information on an individual serviceman, I also believe that the chain which holds them represents a connection to all servicemen, no matter where you served, how you served or when you served. . The Minuteman in 1776 has a connection to the soldier fighting in Afghanistan today. That connection is every individual who has ever served in the United States Military. Each of us represents a link in the chain that connects that Minuteman of over 200 years ago to the soldier in Afghanistan today. SAMWolf . . Tribute to Vietnam Veterans Please click on picture. . The great intangible of America's wars beyond logistics, beyond strategy, beyond wonder weapons and Generals, is the spiritual force of its fighting men and women - and that is the force that the USO so serves. . Free Republic....Click for Donations . For our Troops, and supporters of those serving now, and our Veterans. Partners .... .... . .To Jim Robinson, Founder of FRee Republic and Navy Veteran Thank you, from all those who frequent the FReeper Canteen .

[Snow Bunny]

[tomkow6]

Good morning, Snow!

Good morning, EVERYBODY!

[tomkow6]

Today's FEEBLE attempt at humor:

A minister is walking down the street one day when he notices
a very small boy trying to press a doorbell on a house across
the street. However, the boy is very small and the doorbell is
too high for him to reach.

After watching the boys efforts for some time, the minister
moves closer to the boy's position. He steps smartly across the
street, walks up behind the little fellow and, placing his hand
kindly on the child's shoulder leans over and gives the doorbell a
solid ring.

Crouching down to the child's level, the minister smiles
benevolently and asks, "And now what, my little man?"

To which the boy replies, "Now we run!"

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

CLICK ON THE TANKS to
SAY THANKS TO a
SERVICE MAN or WOMAN

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Today's transportation for you and the Girlz.
I drive by this cutter everyday (when it is in port) on my way to work.
I have spoken with this cutter on many occassions when they are underway.
This is also on my "wish list."
U.S. COAST GUARD CUTTER ORCAS
The 110-foot Coast Guard Cutter Orcas has been stationed in Coos Bay, OR, since 1989

[Severa]

*poke poke* Um...hon...*S* you forgot one:

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !!

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

Ah ! Breakfast !

[zip]

GOOD MORNING SB AND ALL OF YOU THAT SERVE OUR TROOPS AT THE CANTEEN. Luv u all.

AND first and foremost: Good Morning to our military personnel, past and present and your families. I salute you from the bottom of my heart. Thank you.

[MoJo2001]

Good afternoon, Diva!! How are you this afternoon? Hope all is well!! Um, who is that MoJo chick? She sounds very familiar! LOL!

[Mr_Magoo]

Air Power

DOUGLAS C-47D "SKYTRAIN"

Few aircraft are as well known or were so widely used for so long as the C-47 or "Gooney Bird" as it was affectionately nicknamed. The aircraft was adapted from the DC-3 commercial airliner which appeared in 1936. The first C-47s were ordered in 1940 and by the end of WW II, 9,348 had been procured for AAF use. They carried personnel and cargo, and in a combat role, towed troop-carrying gliders and dropped paratroops into enemy territory.

After WW II, many C-47s remained in USAF service, participating in the Berlin Airlift and other peacetime activities. During the Korean War, C-47s hauled supplies, dropped paratroops, evacuated wounded and dropped flares for night bombing attacks. In Vietnam, the C-47 served again as a transport, but it was also used in a variety of other ways which included flying ground attack (gunship) , reconnaissance, and psychological warfare missions.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 95 ft. 0 in.
Length: 64 ft. 5 in.
Height: 16 ft. 11 in.
Weight: 33,000 lbs. loaded
Armament: None
Engines: Two Pratt & Whitney R-1830s of 1,200 hp. ea.
Crew: Six
Cost: $138,000

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 232 mph.
Cruising speed: 175 mph.
Range: 1,513 miles
Service Ceiling: 24,450 ft.

[radu]

Good day to everyone! Hope it's a good one for all of you.

A warm "Howdy!" to our troops, veterans, and allies. Thank You! seems so small in comparison to all you've done to keep this country free but I hope you know it comes straight from the heart. I've never forgotten nor will I ever.

My time at the Canteen will be a bit limited for a short while but I will always take the time to at least say hello to y'all and thank our awesome troops and vets.