FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 28 May 2015

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ABRAMS FIRING

U.S. soldiers inside an Abrams M1A1 tank fire the main battle gun during Exercise Combined Resolve II at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, June 16, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Squadron, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer

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.

AIR CUSHION

A landing craft air cushion maneuvers toward the USS Makin Island during a certification exercise off the coast of southern California, June 10, 2014. The exercise serves as the final at-sea period for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 5. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Laura Y Raga

LANDING LIGHTS

U.S. Navy seaman Clayton Jackson guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Sea Combat Squadron 28 during a night vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea in the Arabian Sea, June 11, 2014. Jackson is a boatswain's mate. The Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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 Abe McNatt

READY LAUNCH

U.S. Navy Seaman Donovan Dunn signals to raise a jet blast deflector during carrier qualifications on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2014. Dunn is an aviation boatswain’s mate airman. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Estes

HAWKEYE LANDING

An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Persian Gulf, June 16, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the carrier to move from the North Arabian Sea into the Arabian Gulf to provide President Barack Obama additional flexibility should military options be required to protect American lives, citizens and interests in Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Card

TAUFAN FORMATION

A formation of U.S. and Malaysian aircraft fly in formation during Cope Taufan, a biennial military exercise, over Penang, Malaysia, June 18, 2014. The exercise is designed to improve readiness and cooperation between the U.S. and Malaysia, and includes numerous air operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson

SUB RETURN

Sailors aboard the USS Pennsylvania handle lines as the ballistic missile submarine moors in Bangor, WA, June 14, 2014. The Pennsylvania completed a 140-day strategic deterrent patrol, a new record for the longest strategic deterrent patrol completed by an Ohio class submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ahron Arendes

PIER PLAY

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mike Allred reunites with his family on the pier following the return of the attack submarine USS North Carolina to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, June 19, 2014, after completing a deployment to the western Pacific region. The North Carolina conducted operations and theater security exercises to contribute to the nation's strategic posture in the region. Allred is an electronics technician. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Khor

MISSILE TEST

The Missile Defense Agency conducts a flight test, known as a ground-based interceptor-06b, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, June 22, 2014. The test will provide data the agency needs, in part to assess the performance of many Ballistic Missile Defense System elements for homeland defense, officials said. Missile Defense Agency photo

SHOT LINE

U.S. Navy Seaman Daniel Stelletell, left, fires a shot line during replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Big Horn aboard the USS Mesa Verde in the Persian Gulf, June 19, 2014. The Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of 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 Shannon M. Smith

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

[PROCON]

HUGS MEG, hope all is well!

[PROCON]

Hang in there Sandy, I had the same surgery done to me a few years back.

It takes a bit to walk again comfortably :-)

[MEG33]

We haven’t had a thunderstorm since the early morning hours...We even had some sun today! We’re growing fins in Texas.
;o)
(((HUGS)))

[SandRat]

Oh no! Another you’re walking unsteady complaint for MrsK to complain about.

[MEG33]

Now, Sandy...That’s concern...not complaint.
;o)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Meg....((HUGS))....how are you doing with all the rain?

Is your area getting rain? Is it a drainage ditch behind your house?

I talked to my brother and then niece, both in Kingwood, northeast of Houston. They said they are ok for now, but a niece 20 minutes farther up the road has a completely flooded yard and the water is still rising.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very cool that you are back with one of your old employers, and doing something you enjoy. Hope you get your other flights soon.

[MEG33]

It’s a small ravine with drainage going into it. It’s deep enough and I am high enough to be in no danger
My neighborhood did not get the heavier rainfall that the east side of Waco got...Lots of flash flooding there.
The Hill country and Houston area really got hit.

I am very fortunate.
(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Ma, be careful of Diana, she can be a real trouble maker :-)

[PROCON]

Mine!

[Kathy in Alaska]

HOWITZER FIRE

U.S. Marines fire their M777A2 howitzer during a fire mission on Camp Bastion, Afghanistan, June 13, 2014. The Marines are assigned to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System Platoon, Tango Battery, 5th Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

[Kathy in Alaska]

MIZZENMAST MIGHT

Navy Seaman Amada Williamson heaves on a line connected to the mizzenmast topsail aboard USS Constitution in Charlestown, Mass., June 17, 2014. Constitution sailors train during spring and summer months to learn seamanship techniques used aboard Old Ironsides since the 1790s. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Victoria Kinney

[Kathy in Alaska]

MORNING WORKOUT

Army Reserve soldiers prepare to take the Army's physical fitness test as part of the 2014 U.S. Army Reserve Best Warrior Competition on Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., June 23, 2014. The competition includes pistol qualifications, day and night land navigation, urban operations and mystery events throughout the week. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Morris

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Pro.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Get a good night’s sleep, Sand, and prayers go with you for a “quick” and “sure” surgery. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you are safe. I hope your lakes are really getting a good portion of the rain. Those flash floods are pretty dangerous.

I miss asking Arrowhead how his lake is doing.

Continued prayers for his recovery so he can get home to the things he loves.

[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