FReeper Canteen ~ Tell Us About Your Military Service ~ July 6, 2006

Ms. Behavin & Old Sarge | 06 JULY 2006 | Ms. Behavin & Old Sarge

[Old Sarge]

Army?

Navy?

Air Force?

Marines?

Coast Guard?

Why did you choose that particular branch?

Where did you go to Basic Training or Boot Camp?

What is the name of your unit? (Division?) 

What is their (your) mascot?

Tell us how much you loved your DI!

How long were you at Boot Camp/Basic Training, before you questioned the parentage of the senior Drill Sergeant?How long were you in service before you realized that the instructors were right in all that they taught you?

 

Your first landing on an aircraft carrier

Your first parachute jump

The heaviest vehicle you got to drive

The largest weapon you got to use

Did you serve before email?

Did you have a personal nickname?

It is our pleasure and honor to be here for our Troops, past, present and future...
and especially during this Week, the 4th of July we remember that we owe our freedom to you.
Thank you for your service and sacrifice, and God bless you.

         

A gentle reminder from Ms.B:  
Please, no politics in The Canteen. 
The Troops need a place to rest, relax and relate, and that place is The Canteen.
Have fun and play nice!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AR, for thinking of me. I am so thankful that we have Elmendorf AFB and Fort Richardson right here in town, and Eielson AFB and Fort Wainwright in the interior. And thankful too for Fort Greeley and the missiles.

[oyez]

May I ask what you do in the free world?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bagram aircrews drop treats to soldiers on fourth Staff Sgt. Anthony Redding loads a special container delivery system bundle on a C-130 Hercules on Tuesday, July 4, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. Aircrews from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron dropped bundles of treats to Soldiers at forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan in honor of America's 230th birthday. The bundles contained items such as soda, beef jerky, CDs and DVDs requested by Soldiers to enhance morale. (US Air Force photo/Maj. David Kurle)

Bagram aircrews drop treats to soldiers on fourth Army Maj. Gen. Benjamin C. Freakley (left) and Army Col. Larry D. Wyche lift a parachute on top of an aerial delivery bundle on Monday, July 3, at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan. They along with other senior leaders helped prepare special Independence Day bundles that were airdropped to Soldiers at forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan by aircrews from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron on the Fourth of July. The bundles contained items such as soda, beef jerky, CDs and DVDs requested by Soldiers to enhance morale. General Freakley is the commander of Combined Joint Task Force-76, and Colonel Wyche is the commander of the Joint Logistics Command. (U.S. Army photo/Sgt. 1st Class Michael Rautio)

Bagram aircrews drop treats to Soldiers on fourth

by Maj. David Kurle
455th Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

7/6/2006 - BAGRAM AIR FIELD, Afghanistan -- Aircrews from the 774th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron airdropped something special on the Fourth of July for Soldiers at some of the most remote forward operating bases throughout Afghanistan.

The 230th birthday of the United States proved to be another hot, dusty day here, but thanks to the C-130 Hercules crews and Army senior leaders from the Combined Joint Task Force-76, Soldiers on the ground knew they weren't forgotten.

In all, 14 container delivery system bundles weighing 1,500 pounds each were airdropped to seven locations in Afghanistan, said Lt. Col. Blake Gettys, the 774th EAS commander and a pilot on one of the airdrop missions.

"The Soldiers wished us a happy Fourth of July over the radio, and we wished them a happy Fourth of July," he said.

Attached to the bundles were American flags, which unfurled as the CDS loads left the cargo planes, adding a patriotic touch as they fell to the ground underneath parachutes.

Each of the bundles contained goodies requested by the Soldiers, including sodas, cookies, beef jerky, CDs, DVDs, footballs, soccer balls, socks, T-shirts, personal hygiene items and an assortment of other treats.

The rest of the story

[Kathy in Alaska]

Trying to trades the sis again? Tsk, tsk....

[P8riot]

May I ask what you do in the free world?

I am an engineer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Troops, for your service to our country.

United States Coast Guard ~ Semper Paratus

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Laurita, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Ev, for your service to America.
Prayers for your safety and success of missions.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nate, for your service to our country.
And thanks to you too, sneakers, Proud Navy Mom.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Kevin, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety as you prepare for your mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Victor, for your service to our country.
Prayers for your safety and success of mission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Jade Falcon, for helping keep us free.

[oyez]

I always wanted to drive a train. I majored in Chemical engineering, but I work as a chemist.(test tube jockey)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, tongue-tied, for your service to our country wherever you are in the sandbox before you go back to sea.

[stand watie]

i plan to get "close & personal" with my pillow shortly after 10pm tonight.

free dixie HUGS,sw

[stand watie]

lol.

free dixie SMOOCH,sw

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, skimask, for the Marine Corps Hymn with bagpipes! I love it. And thanks to you and your son for your service to our country.

[stand watie]

THANKS!

btw, i didn't make it to IHOP yesterday. where i was working all day, there wasn't one. BOO HOO!

CUTE graphic!

free dixie,sw

[luvie]

Now you KNOW that I would never harm a hair on your head, my friend.....unless provoked! I would be provoked if you DIDN'T come! :D

[luvie]

I will keep my fingers crossed for you to be able to come. We are gonna have a blast!!!...just like last time!