FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 28 February 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

REGULAR VISITOR

A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III aircraft taxis to its parking spot on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 25, 2012. The Globemaster III is a regular visitor to Bagram Airfield, transporting troops, equipment and supplies in and out of the country. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Raymond Geoffroy

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.

CHOCKS AND CHAINS

A coalition special operations forces member looks out over Khas Uruzgan from the open door of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter in Afghanistan's Uruzgan province, Aug. 29, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class James Ginther

COMPOUND ARRIVAL

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Anthony Ulrich, center, and U.S. troops arrive at the provincial governor's compound in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, Sept. 27, 2012. Ulrich, a civil affairs commander, and the troops are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison

A SOLDIER'S CAUSE

A soldier sprints while carrying an American flag during the New York City Tunnel to Towers Run to raise awareness for military causes in New York, Sept. 30, 2012. U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets and New York firefighters lined the final stretch of the run. The event supports the Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation, which works to build homes for injured troops and provide scholarships for the children of fallen service members and firefighters. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Randall Clinton

TIGHT SQUEEZE

An Air Force pararescueman repels down close quarters as part of an event focusing on rescue operations in confined spaces during the annual Pararescuemen Jumpers Rodeo Competition in Westhampton Beach, N.Y., Sept. 20, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Christopher S. Muncy

SWEETS SMILE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Theresa Richards smiles after giving a piece of candy to an Afghan girl during a mission in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, Sept. 29, 2012. Richards, a hospital corpsman, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Benjamin Addison

SCRUB SERENADE

Scrub the Cow plays his guitar for the crew of the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Pecos from the guided-missile cruiser USS Cowpens during a replenishment operation in the Philippines Sea, Oct. 2, 2012. The Cowpens is part of the George Washington Carrier Strike Group based in Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly

CASUALTY EXERCISE

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen rush a simulated injured service member into a U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during Mass Casualty Exercise 12-1 in the Grand Bara Desert, Djibouti, Sept. 25, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Ruano

JUMPING OFF

A paratrooper exits a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter above White Lake near Elizabethtown, N.C., Sept. 19, 2012. The soldiers, assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team and 95th Civil Affairs Brigade were earning German badges for parachuting. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

TACTICS TRAINING

U. S. Marine Lance Cpl. Matthew McNeill provides security while participating in a training patrol on improvised explosive devices at the Yuma Proving Grounds, Yuma, Ariz., Oct. 2, 2012. McNeill, a assaultman, is assigned to the 2nd Marine Division's Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Division. U. S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Steven Cushman

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]

If it was breakup time I could enjoy it. But...knowing there is lots of freezing still to come, I hate the thaw/freeze stuff!

Windows down...and you have to put your warm boots back in the closet. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha and good afternoon, Hawaii...((HUGS))

Just in case you need some sun.

A bit of sun midday, but now it looks like rain/snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a close second.....Nana Hope snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Hawaii bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

Did you and Maddi enjoy your day?

Today was check day, so that deadline has been met and happiness reigns!! d:o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the Tribute To Our Troops!!

Did you have a good Wednesday? Work done? Safe commute? *HUGS*

Gas coming to work yesterday was 3.88 and going home was 3.95!!

And I am on my way home. Back in a bit.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0445 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!



All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS)) and thanks for the sun!

It's been a long time since we've seen one these but we're still hoping. Maybe soon...

[SandRat]

We had a great day. G-Ma took her to the Quilting supply store for a while this afternoon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God continue to watch over our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...post, count to 5, back arrow....and hope it only posts once. LOL!!

Has your weather settled down?

[Kathy in Alaska]

HERCULES HOSE

An MV-22B Osprey connects to the refueling hose of a KC-130J Hercules aircraft during a training mission over the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Sept. 23, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Petersheim

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor....thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[luvie]

It has settled down. Not for sure for how long, but it was pretty today. Kinda windy but not blow-the-roof-off windy. :)

How are you doing? Is your Dad a bit better?

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! 6 10s...you are going to be a busy boy.

Get plenty of rest. Safe passage to and fro.

[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?