USO Canteen FReeper Style Liberty R&R to Rhode Island November 2,2002

FRiends of the USO Canteen Freeper Style and Snow Bunny

[Snow Bunny]

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The USO Canteen FReeper Style
Delivering a Touch of Home

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A Touch of Home

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This is how I think of the USO Canteen 
Freeper Style. It is like a cottage down a road,
a place where a weary veteran can spend the night. 

Since it opened, it is magical how so many
Freepers who post here, feel it too. 
It has been so dear how the Freepers
kept making it a cottage - a home-type of 
place that had a huge living room
for them to visit in and a dance floor, 
a library, etc. 

Many Veterans have written to me, 
saying that the Canteen is like home
to them for the first time since they 
served. 

This is your Canteen -
a respite from our busy 
and sometimes troubling world. 
Make yourself at home.

Snow Bunny

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If you know a Veteran, someone in your family, 
friend of the family, neighbor, who served their  
country, take a brief moment of your day to thank 
them. 

Thank them for the sacrifice they made
for the better good of their country.

We at Free Republic, and the USO Canteen FReeper 
Style, are thankful for every service member 
in our military, who has served our great nation.

So, to the men and women who answered the call,
In both times of war and peace, thank you.

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Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields. 

John McCrae 

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CASUAL SATURDAY AT THE CANTEEN

Liberty commences at the beginning of today's
FReeper USO Canteen thread
and, depending on your division assignment,
expires when the new thread for Sunday is posted.

***** A special invitation to our troops and Veterans
to join us in today's cyber trip. *****

Rhode Island

The compact state of Rhode Island
is most recognizable for its 400
miles of shoreline, which has
resulted in the nickname

"The Ocean State"

The States moto is Hope

Historic Wickford Village,
North Kingstown, Rhode Island

Historic Wickford is the
original town center of
North Kingstown, Rhode Island,
and it is a place where time
seems to have stopped in the 1820s

Wickford's most famous native
is the renowned novelist, John
Updike, a descendant of one of
the village's founders, and it is
generally agreed that Wickford
provides the setting for his popular
novel, "The Witches of Eastwick".
(The movie that was based on the
book, however, was not made in Wickford.)

The gardens at Applejack Farm, Wickford,
at the zenith of the spring bulb season.

This unique island community
instantly blends the old and
the new - colonial homes stand
feet away from modern
condominiums and offices.

The bustling harbor glistens as
elegant yachts, luxury liners and
lobster boats compete for space.
All of these combined are the
charm that is Newport.

Founded in 1639, Newport's
first residents were settlers
seeking religious freedom.
The area was soon recognized
for its ideal trade location and
quickly developed into one of
the major seaports on the east
coast. Beautiful schooners and
trade ships billowed into the
harbor, crowding the wooden
docks and bringing exotic treasures.

The State flower is the Violet

The most famous harbor in
New England.…… Newport, Rhode Island.

Sail to Cape Cod and incredible
islands such as Nantucket,
Martha's Vineyard, Cuttyhunk,
Fishers & Block Island. Greenport
& Stonington Harbor located on
Long Island Sound

The beautiful yacht Courageous

Tall Ship Parade Of Review On Narragansett Bay

Rose Island Lighthouse

A mile offshore, beyond the reach
of Newport’s utility lines and
services, the Rose Island Lighthouse
stands as an independent,
energy-efficient building that
was home to keepers and their
families for over a hundred years.

Castle Hill Lighthouse

This is America's big one: Since 1954, Newport has
drawn the hottest stars in jazz,
rhythm and blues, country, and
rock together for a multi-day jam
session. Performers play in a huge
park that boasts two stages, while
the audience listens from reserved
seating or on the lawn.

Autumn in the Emile Ruecker
Nature Preserve in Tiverton Rhode Island.

Welcome Aboard!

Step back in time
when dining aboard
a luxury train was
a statement of elegance
and privilege. Enjoy
the experience of
Rhode Island's only
moving dinner train
on a 22-mile, 2½ hour
sentimental journey along
scenic Narragansett Bay.

Dine amid vintage rail cars
meticulously restored to quietly
bear the ambiance and aura of the
golden age of railroading. Plush
velvet draperies…fine china, silver
and crystal set on crisp white linens
in the soft glow of candlelight. Enjoy
black tie wait service and excellent
cuisine suitable to present to
Mr. Pullman himself.

Award Winning Baby Back Ribs
Barbecued full rack of tender ribs,
hickory smoked to perfection
And brushed with our own tangy
barbecue sauce.
Baked Stuffed Filet of Sole
Stuffed filet of Sole (tender
sole crowns with a seafood
stuffing of scallops, crabmeat
and herbs) topped with a
champagne dill buerre blanc sauce.
Chicken Vanderbilt
Boneless breast of chicken,
layered with prosciutto,
sun-dried tomatoes, spinach,
provolone cheese and finished
with a tomato basil cream sauce.
ALL ENTREES SERVED WITH
FRESH GARDEN SALAD,
ROLLS AND BUTTER, STARCH
AND FRESH VEGETABLE.
CHEF'S DESSERT, COFFEE OR TEA.

*Vegetarian Entrée available
upon advanced request.

Then we finish off our day listening to Jazz at the........

[MoJo2001]

Don't work too hard, Radix!! Here's the link:

Pat Tillman

[Mr_Magoo]

Air Power

NORTH AMERICAN XB-70 "VALKYRIE"

The XB-70, one of the world's most exotic airplanes, was conceived for the Strategic Air Command in the 1950s as a high-altitude bomber that could fly three times the speed of sound (Mach 3). Because of fund limitations, only two were built, not as bombers, but as research aircraft for the advanced study of aerodynamics, propulsion, and other subjects related to large supersonic aircraft. The Valkyrie was built largely of stainless-steel honeycomb sandwich panels and titanium. It was designed to make use of a phenomenon called "compression lift," achieved when the shock wave generated by the airplane flying at supersonic speeds supports part of the airplane's weight. For improved stability at supersonic speeds, the Valkyrie could droop its wingtips as much as 65 degrees.

The No. 1 XB-70 made its initial flight on September 21, 1964, and achieved Mach 3 flight on October 14, 1965. The No. 2 airplane first flew on July 17, 1965, but on June 8, 1966, it crashed following a mid-air collision. The No. 1 airplane continued in its research program until flown to the Museum on February 4, 1969.

SPECIFICATIONS
Span: 105 ft.
Length: 185 ft. 10 in. without boom; 192 ft. 2 in. with boom
Height: 30 ft. 9 in.
Weight: 534,700 lbs. loaded
Armament: None
Engines: Six General Electric YJ-93s of 30,000 lbs. thrust each with afterburner.

PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed: 2,056 mph. (Mach 3.1) at 73,000 ft.
Cruising speed: 2,000 mph. (Mach 3.0) at 72,000 ft.
Range: 4,288 miles
Service Ceiling: 77,350 ft.

Photos/Information courtesy of the US Air Force Museum

[MoJo2001]

Thank you for the link, Mr. Magoo! Great to see you!! Woohoo!! Have a great Saturday!

[MoJo2001]

I played the music you had last night!! Absolutely wonderful!! There's nothing to it, huh?? I'm so glad you are ready to play music for our troops!! Absolutely wonderful, sis!! Woohoo!! *HUGS*

[MoJo2001]

(Whispering) Troops, it may look like a MoJo posting fest, but everyone's not on right now. So? We must think of something to do while they are away. *evil grins*

[E.G.C.]

MONACO, FREE TED MAHER NOW!!!!!!!

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning, Snow Bunny


Such a beautiful opening page! Fabulous! I love the lighthouses, along with the information about Rhode Island.


Thank you for this wonderful, loving, welcoming, thread here at Free Republic.

[tomkow6]

Mornin', MoJo!
Rotten kid already took the ACT. These that he's taking today are, I guess, for placement at the colleges he's applying to.

Poor house, here I come!

Goodbye, 401K!

Goodbye, retirement!

[Soaring Feather]

Good Morning, Tonkin, Troops, Canteen fellas!!

Thank you for the wonderful flower composition this morning, it really is lovely.

[tomkow6]

021023-F-2034C-020 Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2002) -- An Air Force F-15 “Eagle”and F-16 “Falcon” fly in formation with a Navy F-14 “Tomcat” and F/A-18 “Hornet” over the Atlantic Ocean during exercise Cope Snapper 2002 at Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West. Cope Snapper is a multi-aircraft exercise that engages dissimilar air combat training with on fighter data link and joint operations with the Navy and Air Force. The members involved in Cope Snapper consist of the 159th Fighter Wing from Louisiana, the 169th AGS McEntire Air National Guard from South Carolina, and the Navy's F/A-18 “Hornet” and F-14 “Tomcat” fighter jets. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo.

021025-F-2034C-018 Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West, Fla. (Oct. 23, 2002) -- An F-14 “Tomcat” assigned to the “Vampires” of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron Nine (VX-9) signals to a maintainer prior to take off during exercise Cope Snapper 2002. Cope Snapper is a multi-aircraft exercise that engages dissimilar air combat training with on fighter data link and joint operations with the Navy and Air Force. The members involved in Cope Snapper consist of the 159th Fighter Wing from Louisiana, the 169th AGS McEntire Air National Guard from South Carolina, and the Navy's F/A-18 “Hornet” and F-14 “Tomcat” fighter jets. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo.

021026-N-5862D-006 Millington, Tenn. (Oct. 26, 2002) -- Robert Yates from Memphis,Tenn., and his mother speak to Lisa Williams from the Fleet Family Support Center to learn what services are available during a visit to Naval Support Activity (NSA) Millington to view the various programs and services the Navy has to offer. Naval Recruiting District (NRD) St. Louis invited their members in the Navy's Delayed Entry Personnel Program (DEPP) to NSA Millington for a tour of the base and to see first hand the types of facilities they will have access to once they complete their basic training. This is the first time such an event was provided for future members of the Navy. It was developed to broaden the scope of services and facilities provided by the Navy to the new recruits and their families. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Photographer’s Mate Chris Desmond.

021030-N-1159M-005 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 30, 2002 -- An Airman greases one of four steam driven catapults on the ship’s flight deck after a full day of flight operations. Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Dan J. Mark.

[tomkow6]

021031-N-9849W-001 U.S. Naval Hospital Yokosuka, Japan (Oct. 31, 2002) -- A dental lab technician uses the mold of a patient’s mouth to put the finishing touches on a five-tooth bridge. Exact adjustments must be made to dental restorations in order to provide a proper fit inside a patient’s mouth for their comfort and to ensure a proper bite. U.S. Navy Photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class John E. Woods.

021031-N-4171A-055 At sea aboard USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) Oct. 31, 2002 -- CNN reporter Kyra Phillips prepares to board an F-14D “Tomcat” assigned to the “Tomcatters” of Fighter Squadron Thirty One (VF-31). Lincoln and Carrier Air Wing Fourteen (CVW-14) are on a regularly scheduled six-month deployment conducting combat missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and Southern Watch. U.S. Navy photo by Ensign Charles M. Abell.

021031-N-0780F-003 Souda Bay, Crete, Greece (Oct. 31, 2002) -- Aviation Boatswain’s Mate Airman Jesse Paulin from Berlin, N.H., directs a C-37 “Gulfstream V” aircraft carrying Gen. Peter Pace, Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, as it prepares for its departure. Paulin is assigned to the Air Operations Department of U.S. Naval Support Activity, Souda Bay. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley.

[grantswank]

R E M I N D E R:


INVITATION

EXTENDED. . .


JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

ON SUNDAY MORNING

IN THE USO CHAPEL.


BLESSINGS,


CHAPLAIN GRANT


ROMANS 8:28

[MeekOneGOP]

Thank you so much, folks ! :O)

[CARepubGal]

Oh MY! Thanks for the picture of the SF guy! What a lovely way to wake up! And prayers for the safety of our servicemen (and women)

[Soaring Feather]

Hey tomkow, nice to see you today!!

WOW, some pictures today!

I'm getting to really like those flight decks, makes for sound, sure take off. I must be on most of the time the way I have been acting of late..LOL

Awesome photos thanks so much!!

[MoJo2001]

The things we do for our wonderful Angels, huh?? LOL!! Also, thanks for the pictures!! What a nice reminder of the dentist office visit I will be making..NOT!!LOL!

[BeachBelle]

I got off on the wrong page again today- and forever behind.

Good day to you all! Belle

[MoJo2001]

Good afternoon, BeachBelle!! Always great to have you in the Canteen!! Woohoo!!

[MoJo2001]

Can't wait until tomorrow Chap Grant!! You have a great day!! *HUGS*

[MoJo2001]

Thanks for sharing the information with all of us on your dad's progress. God Bless you MeeknMing and your family!! *HUGS*