FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 19 February 2015

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

BIG SKY SKIER

Isaac Blunt, a former Marine who lost both legs to an improvised explosive device two years ago in Afghanistan, rockets down a ski slope ahead of volunteers at Big Sky Ski Resort, MT, Feb. 14, 2014. DOD photo by Michael J. MacLeod

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.

SUBMARINE RETURN

The attack submarine USS Virginia arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT, Feb. 13, 2014, after completing a scheduled six-month overseas deployment in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Timothy Hawkins

GUN LINE

Army Sgt. John Mazza lays in the gun line using an aiming circle to ensure that three 81mm mortar systems are aiming at the same target on Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, VT, Feb. 8, 2014. Mazza, a mortarman, is assigned to Vermont National Guard's Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment. The soldiers conducted the live fire-exercise to prepare them for their upcoming rotation on Fort Polk, LA. National Guard photo by U.S. Army Sgt Heidi Kroll

COASTAL SKYLINE

U.S. Army Sgt. Ron Cowgill looks out at the sea during a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flight mission along the coast of Kuwait, Feb. 6, 2014. Cowgill, a crew chief, is assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion. New York National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Harley Jelis

TREE REMOVAL

Army Spc. Nathan Arroyo assists in clearing debris and downed trees from a rural road in Aiken, SC, Feb. 15, 2014. Arroyo is assigned to South Carolina Army National Guard's 1221st Engineer Clearance Company. National Guard photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago

BAGRAM TAKE OFF

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off on a mission at dawn from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2014. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gary J. Rihn

SUPER WASH

U.S. sailors wash an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 16, 2014. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, support theater cooperation efforts and support Operation Enduring Freedom. The sailors are assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 32. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Karl Anderson

MARINE SUPPORT

A U.S. Marine Corps mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle provides security in the Now Zad district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. The vehicle is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The unit supported Afghan forces conducting an operation in the area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

HORNET REFUEL

An FA-18D Hornet aircraft connects to a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for aerial refueling during Cobra Gold 2014 over Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 12, 2014. The Hornet pilots are assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. The Hercules crew is assigned to Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Mark Adams

VEHICLE RECOVERY

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diamond Aranda scans the area while providing security during a downed vehicle recovery in the Now Zad district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. Aranda, an assaultman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus

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]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did the weather allow you to sally forth today?

We are still too warm...thaw/freeze, thaw/freeze for at least another week.

I’m off for home.

[left that other site]

yeah i know, I’m late.

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[left that other site]

The story of Joseph is my Favorite OT section!

[ConorMacNessa]

I did Sally Forth this morning. It was 3 degrees when I burst through the door. A little light snow earlier this evening - temps on the way back down to zero.

I'm going to hit the hay - ttyl!

"I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life.
I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

[The Mayor]

Thanks!
We are still in same weather pattern.
Bitter cold and it will not stop snowing.

[luvie]

Oh, wow! Thanks! Just another STSF! :)

[PROCON]

STSF

Whazzat mean?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good night and don’t forget your spikies in the morning. *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...did you chase Maddi today?

Does she like to lead G-Pa around holding on to his finger? Look, G-Pa? Come with me, G-Pa? Let’s go, G-Pa?

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! Shades of my childhood.....brothers leaving an empty roll.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...is our warm weather pushing down to you?

Still having fun with your job?

[PROCON]

Hi Ma, we've had almost 60 degree weather everyday for awhile, SWEET!

I love my job, it's keeping me in shape and I'm meeting some nice new friends.

[luvie]

Heehee!

Slip, Trip, Stumble, Fall.

Means I just fell into it. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

That’s really great....and making new friends in a new place is a good thing. Enjoy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS))...have a Terrific Thursday.

Has the cold gotten down to your area?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for Arrowhead's recovery, and in his absence....

[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 Thursday 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?