FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 01 March 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

SUPER INSERTION

U.S. Marines conduct insertion exercises from a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 19, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit, which is embarked aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island. The ship is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Gragg

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.

CHILD CHECK

U.S. Army Spc. Joe Kunsch performs medical checks on village children during a combat patrol in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2012. Kunsch is a medic assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson

ORDNANCE EYES

U.S. Navy Seaman James Lewis inspects ordnance on the flight deck aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, Jan. 27, 2012. The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. Lewis is an aviation ordnanceman airman. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher K. Hwang

RESCUE MISSION

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jonathan Hill, left, directs villagers to his Mi-17 helicopter in Shewa village in Afghanistan's Badakhshan province, Jan. 24, 2012. Hill is an Mi-17 helicopter engineer assigned to the 438th Air Expeditionary Advisory Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Shane A. Cuomo

HELPING OUT

U.S. Army Sgt. Christian Aleman helps an elder seeking medical treatment during a combat patrol in Khowst province, Afghanistan, Jan. 25, 2012. Aleman is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment, Task Force Spartan Steel. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson

WINCH WORK

Army Staff Sgts Theodore Bird, right, and James Miller pull a winch to a mired mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle at the Joint Readiness Training Center on Fort Polk, La., Jan. 25, 2012. Bird and Miller are paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

MORNING MAINTENANCE

A U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle receives early morning maintenance on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2012. The aircraft provides close air support to coalition forces. The crew and aircraft are deployed from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Harwood

SILENT DRILL TEAM

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Silent Drill Team perform at Aloha Stadium during the 2012 National Football League Pro Bowl halftime show in Honolulu, Jan. 29, 2012. The event honored several hundred service members assigned to bases throughout Hawaii. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth

SNOW PATROL

Air Force maintainers remove snow from a C-17 Globemaster III on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 12, 2012. The airmen are assigned to the 703rd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and the C-17 crew are assigned to the 3rd Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cynthia Spalding

HELPING HANDS

Army medics unload a mock casualty from a UH-60 Black Hawk medevac helicopter during a training exercise at the Joint Readiness Training Center on Fort Polk, La., Jan. 23, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...any sun today?

We took a turn back to some colder weather...it’s 20 now and supposed to get a bit colder. And “they” say a big storm is coming. We will see. I’m tired of shoveling snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Hope your Thursday is going well. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thursday afternoon, blackie...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...what an awesome story, and a scary several hours. Glad it all ended well for both horse and rider.

[SandRat]

Good afternoon, Kathy...((HUGS))...glad to hear that you’re feeling better.

Nate is getting his Cereal, but reportedly seems to get more on his face than and who ever is feeding him than he does in his mouth. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, ML...((HUGS))...hope you rested well, and today’s lessons have gone well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Typical introduction of something new. I can’t wait til the first reports of him trying to feed himself in the not too distant future.

I just tried some toast...so far so good. Gotta leave here shortly for a body shop appointment for my car. And the predicted snow is showing a few flakes. I made sure my car started...it does, and I have head lights and running lights, but no turn signals at all.

[SandRat]

Did you check the wipers?

No turn signals; bummer, but we seasoned folds know the hand/arm signs for turns.

[SkyDancer]

It was a thrilling story down here. (((HUGS))) -

On A Lighter Note - How The Shrimp Really is BBQ'd Down Unda

[AZamericonnie]

Hi Kathy & how are you feeling today? *hugs*

Had lunch with a friend whose son redeployed yesterday. The waiter brought us a box of tissues. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon, Taz...((HUGS))...hope the tornadoes aren’t getting any closer to you. Stay safe!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon/early evening, Connie...I think I will live. It was a toss-up before I could get home last night. Stomach bug of some sort.

God Speed and prayers for his safety and success of mission. A box of tissue, huh? That is funny. Good waiter you had there. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Luv...I think I’ll live, maybe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Innovative barbie you have there. d:o)

[SkyDancer]

Well after the outback hot tub the guys here sure are inventive. Those are tiger prawns BTW. And yeah, they cook ‘em with the ‘eads on.

[AZamericonnie]

Ohhh....stomach bugs are icky! I do hope it’s better today.

Got 7-Up? Chicken soup?

It was a 2 hour lunch & they were so kind as we dined outside. They brought us blankies & a heater. OK...don’t laugh but it was about 70 degrees. The waiter got a very good tip! And I will go back as the food was good as well & I don’t say that very often!

[The Mayor]

((HUGS))

[left that other site]

Hi Kathy!
(((HUGS))
Today was a very busy, but pleasant day!
I hope all is well with you! :-)