FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 17 January 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MARINE FOR A DAY

Jorge Solis, 5, shows Marine Corps Sgt. Benjamin Maple the challenge coins he received during his tour of Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Aug. 10, 2012. Solis, who has retinoblastoma, a rare eye cancer, wished to be a Marine for a day. Maple is kennel master at the K-9 kennels on the Marine base. U. S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jovane Henry

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.

THROUGH THE BUSHES

U.S. Army Spc. Timothy Rigg and U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jon Phillips patrol through Black Rock in Khost province, Afghanistan, July 31, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Trumbull

AFGHANISTAN ARRIVAL

U.S. airmen assemble to begin in-processing at the incoming terminal at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 10, 2012. The airmen are assigned to the Minnesota Air National Guard's 148th Fighter Wing. The airmen will take over flying missions and provide close air support for troops on the ground in Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson

WILDFIRE ASSISTANCE

A California Air National Guard C130-J Hercules, equipped with Modular Airborne Firefighting System, drops retardant on a wildfire near Twin Falls, Idaho, Aug. 8, 2012. The 146th Airlift Wing currently has two C130-Js and about 30 personnel who have been activated since June 30, 2012, to assist the U.S. Forest Service fighting fires in the Northwest. U.S. Air Force photo by Mike Freer

MUSICIANS' PARADE

Marine Corps Master Gunnery Sgt. Kevin Buckles directs his musicians during a sunset parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va., Aug. 14, 2012. Buckles is a Marine Drum & Bugle Corps drum major. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Austin Hazard

WATER ROUTINE

An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter conducts a mock water rescue during an aerial demonstration as a part of Air Force Week in New York, Aug. 19, 2012. The helicopter crew is assigned to the 106th Rescue Wing. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher Muncy

10-METER TARGET

Army Pfc. Kathy Simmons engages a 10-meter target with an M2 .50-caliber machine gun on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 14, 2012. Simmons is assigned to the 56th Engineer Company, Vertical, 2nd Engineer Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Percy Jones

CONSTITUTION AT SEA

The USS Constitution, the world’s oldest commissioned warship, sails under her own power in Charlestown, Mass., Aug. 19, 2012. This was the second time in 131 years the ship sailed without assistance. The exercise commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Constitution’s victory over the British frigate HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Andrew Meyers

UNMANNED EAGLE

U.S. Navy Lt. Jeremy McCullough launches a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle from the flight deck of the amphibious dock-landing ship USS Gunston Hall in the Arabian Sea, Aug. 18, 2012. The Scan Eagle is a long-endurance, unmanned system that provides multiple surveillance, reconnaissance data, and battlefield damage assessment missions. McCullough is a medical officer aboard the ship. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Sunderman

BATTLE COMMEMORATION

Navy chief petty officer selectees participate in a commemoration of the battle between the USS Constitution and HMS Guerriere during the War of 1812 in Charlestown, Mass., Aug. 19, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer William Clark

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

[SkyDancer]

Hi! It’s a bit west of where I am. Truly spookie. Reminds me of pictures of the Dust Bowl of the 30’s.

[luvie]

No, she is a big sister and that is very important stuff! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful grand girls you have there, Luv.

[luvie]

Thanks, Kathy! We’re mighty proud of them! Piper is in love with her little sister!

....so far.... LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you so much....oreos, mint ice cream. This sounds worth a try.

Saturday is finger stick day and we always stop and bring something home for my Mom. We just might have to go to DQ.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, my....it’s official...I’m eligible for Medicare.

[mylife]

Sign up and get it while you can.
Then go get Ice Cream and celebrate.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Luv....work and a safety meeting. At least they will feed us as it is mandatory.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you. We have about 4” on the driveway. I will go start shoveling in an hour or so. Thankfully I’ve already gotten 95% of the ice off the driveway before the snow. I’m going to have to wear spikies cuz the gutter area and street is ICE, ICE, ICE!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand....those guys are cute.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, TS....thank you.

[luvie]

Darn! You needed to be off on your birthday! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’ve seen pictures of those sand storms in Kuwait and Iraq...very spookie indeed. I can’t imagine the noise and trying to keep the sand outside.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I didn’t sign up because I’m working full time and have insurance.

We’ll see how I feel in a year or so.

[mylife]

Well if you enjoy your work, that is a fine thing.

[Diver Dave]

Happy Birthday, Kathy!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you, Dave.

Just came in from shoveling all these old legs can shovel of the driveway. Too much snow....but I did clear two cars wide.

Hope all is well with you and yours. Is it cold?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?