FReeper Canteen~The First Muster~27 Dec 2007

Canteen Crew | Old Sarge

[AZamericonnie]

Welcome to the 27 DEC 07 edition of

The FReeper Canteen!

Today, we shall learn about The First Muster of the National Guard!

On 13 DEC 1636, the General Court of the Massachusetts Bay Colony ordered the organization of the Colony’s militia companies into three regiments: The North, South and East Regiments. The colonists had adopted the English militia system which obligated all males, between the ages of 16 and 60, to possess arms and participate in the defense of the community. The early colonial militia drilled once a week and provided guard details each evening to sound the alarm in case of attack. The growing threat of the Pequot Indians to the Massachusetts Bay Colony required that the militia be in a high state of readiness. The organization of the North, South and East Regiments increased the efficiency and responsiveness of the militia. Although the exact date is not known, the first muster of the East Regiment took place in Salem, MA.

One of the first commanders of the Militia was likely Capt. John Underhill, who fought with the Queen’s forces is Holland. A white pheasant feather on his helmet denoted his rank. The average militiaman would have carried his field piece, a smoothbore musket, and a long combat knife.

The East Regiment was eventually reformed and included the Lexington Company; that unit was present at Lexington Green, on 19 APR 1775. Later, they became the 8th Infantry, Massachusetts Volunteers; that unit saw action during the Civil War.

Again, in 1898, the unit served as Eighth Regiment, Massachusetts Infantry, U.S. Volunteers; it saw service in Cuba in 1898 and 1899. The regiment served in the Carolinas during the last half of World War 1, and was designated the It was re-designated 101st Combat Engineers in 1921.

Today, the First Muster is commemorated each year on April 19th, the anniversary of the Battle of Lexington and Concord, fittingly named Patriots Day. The 101st Engineer Battalion, MAARNG, continues the East Regiment’s proud heritage of 370 years of service as seen here, parading before deployment to Kosovo.

Click HERE to view the 370th Muster in Salem, MA, in 2007!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT ~ Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members thereof. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly, and please leave politics at the door. Let’s have fun!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!

Massachusetts huh? Things sure have changed.........but don't tell the Pequot.

[PROCON]

Hi Connie,

If I can get in the top anything, I'm happy. :)

[AZamericonnie]

I love the claws....lobster & crab! *drool*

[TASMANIANRED]

Was quite a good day...

Planning a New Years Day shindig now.

[mylife]

I didnt have time for the towel. I guess I’m doing the carpet in the back room tomorrow. Sigh...

I shoulda named Pooks Mudboy Slim

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Big Look..

[TASMANIANRED]

Pooks Mudboy Slim....if he spoke he’d sound like Marlon Brando....I coulda been a contenda...

[mylife]

How many credits did you say?

They are only $100 per credit

[mylife]

Send those checks to:

Mr. Myles Lifeson esquire

[mylife]

Poor lil guy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[AZamericonnie]

OMGosh....you found some! lol

Listening now....

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[mylife]

He's a "Wild One"

[PROCON]

How many credits did you say?

Put me down for a thousand, checks in the mail.

[mylife]

Yup!

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Hee hee!
Boy, am I full!
and HAPPY!
;0)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Taz!

How're things up north?

[AZamericonnie]

Don't tell anyone but I had to look up Pequot!:)