FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 16 May 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DIAMOND FORMATION

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, Thunderbirds, move from trail position into diamond formation during Aviation Nation 2012 over Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2012. Aviation Nation celebrates 71 years of airpower in Las Vegas and the Air Force's accomplishments in air, space and cyberspace. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes

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.

SHORELINE VIEW

An aerial view fly-over New York City reveals the damage to shoreline property caused by Hurricane Sandy, Nov. 9, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Vin Stevens

PAINT PAL

Navy Seaman Recruit Michael Torres, left, has his face painted to help camouflage him during a field training exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 6, 2012. The Amphibious Construction Battalion 1 provides logistical over-the-shore support for amphibious forces and maritime force operations, including ship-to-shore transportation of combat cargo, bulk fuel and water, and tactical camp operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Stephen Votaw

ABRAMS OPERATOR

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joe Shilen operates an M88A2 Hercules armored recovery vehicle to lift the engine into an M1A1 Abrams tank on Combat Outpost Shir Gazay in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Nov. 4, 2012. Shilen, a mechanic, is assigned to Bravo Company, 2nd Tank Battalion. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Dennis Martin

EAGLE FLARES

An F-15E Strike Eagle deploys flares during Aviation Nation on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Nov. 11, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. William P. Coleman

AIR SUPPORT

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Travis M. Barnes provides close-air support over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Nov. 8, 2012. Barnes is assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 469, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

WATCHFUL EYE

U.S. Army Spc. Eric Saum maintains a watchful eye during a convoy in the Pusht-e Rod district in Afghanistan's Farah province, Nov. 19, 2012. Saum is a gunner for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah and on its security force. The team's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

WATER AT WORK

Army Spc. Solomon Abanda washes a pump on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., Nov. 15, 2012. Abanda, a water treatment specialist, is assigned to the 431st Quartermaster Detachment in Kinson, N.C. The unit returned to the base after using such pumps to remove thousands of gallons of water from areas flooded by Hurricane Sandy, paving the way for crews to restore electricity. U.S. Army photo by Maj. John Adams

MEMORIAL SMILE

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Marco Mirador talks with elementary school children at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 15, 2012. Mirador is a religious programs specialist assigned to the aircraft carrier USS Abraham LincolnAbraham. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Phylicia Sorenson

PLATOON LEADER

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Ryan Schulte returns to his vehicle after a key leader engagement in the Pusht-e Rod district in Afghanistan's Farah's province, Nov. 19, 2012. Schulte is a platoon leader for the Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah's security force. The team's mission is to train, advise and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in the province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroupy

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

[MS.BEHAVIN]

*HUG*
Doing okay.
really tired tonight.
I’m not gonna stay up real late.
I just wanted to make sure you were alright!
Anybody heard from Lauren?

[SandRat]

When you think about it the Scout Oath and the Scout Law embodies the NCO/Warrant Officer Code.

[luvie]

I’m gonna make it...and sorry that you’re tired. You must
have had a long day!

I haven’t heard from her, but assume that Kathy has. :) I do
know she’s very busy, as usual! I’m looking forward to seeing
her and the others soon.

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

RIP

SSG Michael H Simpson, USA
4th Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne)

Amazing Grace

[MS.BEHAVIN]

” I’m looking forward to seeing
her and the others soon.”

*sniff*
I sure wish I could go.
Maybe next year you guys can come up?

[ConorMacNessa]

Indeed it does - along with a host of other precepts central to Western Civilization that we hold near and dear - and all of which are under concerted attack by the Regime presently in power. I would say "in control", but the head professes no knowledge of what the tail, along with the other parts, are doing.

All this Nation needs to do is to return to the tenets that made it great - we all know where to find them - the Bible, The Constitution, and, among many other things, the Boy Scout's Code.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

As of Monday she was packing, packing, and packing. She’s excited for the shoot, and then getting to see her boys and her grands.

She is exhausted, but excited!

[Kathy in Alaska]

TAPS

Welcome home and RIP

2nd Lt. Richard Vandegeer, USAF
HM/1 Bernard Gause Jr., USN
HN Ronald Manning, USN
LCpl. Gregory Copenhaver, USMC
LCpl. Andres Garcia, USMC
Pfc. Lynn Blessing, USMC
Pfc. Walter Boyd, USMC
Pfc. James Jacques, USMC
Pfc. James Maxwell, USMC
Pfc. Richard Rivernburgh, USMC
Pfc. Antonio Sandoval, USMC
Pfc. Kelton Turner, USMC
Pfc. Daniel Benedett, USMC

Eternal Father Strong To Save - click

[luvie]

I wish my Sis was coming. It just won’t be the same. :(

We just HAVE to be coming up there before long. It’s been
too long already!

[luvie]

I know she has a lot to get done in a very short period of time. She will be happy to see her kids and the babies! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

AND she gets to really spend some time with them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Hawaii...((HUGS))...hope you all are well.

Is the sun cooperating? The are suggesting rain and snow in the next couple days. I have had it with snow!

[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?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...weather behaving?

They are telling us rain/snow for a couple days. I sure hope they are WRONG!!

You and Bo enjoy your Thursday.

[E.G.C.]

We had some storms here yesterday afternoon. Wasn't able to take Bo out to the lake yesterday because of the storms but did get some much needed rainfall.

Supposed to clear up today. Planning on taking Bo out to the lake later.

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today...Partial cloudiness early,
with scattered showers and thunderstorms
during the afternoon.
Warm. High 84F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 40%

~ Tonight...A stray thunderstorm is possible
through the evening. A few clouds.
Low 61F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

The first log cabins in North America
were built in 1683 by Swedish immigrants in Delaware.

Originally a palace,
the Louvre was made into a museum after
the French Revolution.

Mead, a wine made from honey,
is the national drink of Poland.

The dense globules of gas from which stars are born
are much larger than the stars they will form.
In the Orion nebula, globules have been detected
which are 500 times larger
than the solar system.
(whatever the heck that means (rolling eyes))

Only full-grown male crickets can chirp.

Toads eat only moving prey.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member. There's always plenty of conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BENNETT, WILLIAM GEORGE
9/2/1967

Presumptive Finding of Death
- Nouth Vietnam -

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.