FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 29 December 2016

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

CAVALRY CAMOUFLAGE

Army Cpl. Andrew Hernandez provides security for his team during a live-fire exercise at the Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 24, 2016. Hernandez is a cavalry scout assigned to the 4th Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment. Army photo by Sgt. William A. Tanner

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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.

ANCHOR PREP

Sailors aboard the USS Benfold prepare for sea and anchor detail near Guam, March 4, 2016. The Benfold is in the 7th Fleet area of operations supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asian-Pacific region. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Deven Leigh Ellis

WARRIORS WATERS

A member of the U.S. Special Operations Command's adaptive sports program team dives into a pool during an event in Tampa, FL, March 3, 2016. Veteran and active duty special operations forces are preparing for the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games in June. The sports program assists with the physical and mental recovery process, and works to improve the overall health and welfare of wounded, ill or injured troops. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Angelita Lawrence

UNDERWATER SHOT

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Antonio Coffield prepares to dive underwater for photography training off the coast of San Diego, March 3, 2016. Navy Combat Camera has the Department of Defense's only underwater photography and videography capability. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez

GUN SMOKE

The USS Gonzalez conducts a live-fire exercise using an MK 45 5-inch gun in the Arabian Gulf, March 1, 2016. The guided-missile destroyer is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Pasquale Sena

BIKE TRIALS

Army Capt. Kelly Elmlinger participates in the wheelchair bike trials at Soto track at Fort Bliss, TX, March 1, 2016. More than 100 wounded, ill and injured soldiers and veterans competed during the Army Trials at the base. Army photo by Spc. Audrequez Evans

CLAYMORE BLAST

Soldiers detonate M18A1 Claymore mines at California Range, South Korea, March 2, 2016. The soldiers practiced how to set up and use the mines during Operation Pacific Pathways, which strengthens strategic partnerships to support continued regional stability. Army photo by Pfc. Elliott Page

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RIP, Debbie Reynolds.

So Sad.

[SandRat]

A True Star has Passed

[Kathy in Alaska]

I thought I heard that, but wasn’t sure.

RIP, Debbie Reynolds.

[mountainlion]

A lot of people have passed lately. The rich and famous get lots of attention but the soldiers often get ignored. All life is precious.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[Fiddlstix]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

The rich and famous get lots of attention but the soldiers often get ignored.

Good evening, mountainlion....this is all too true, and very sad.

God Bless our troops!!

Weather Alert coming for Thursday night. A bunch of inches of snow on my side of town.

Are you already for a long winter?

[luvie]

Always remembering them...
...and the sacrifices they make
to keep us free and safe!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...winter storm warning for tomorrow. The downtown camera should be interesting. 5-10” on my side of town.

Bad day at work...boss in Florida working on year-end and our regular process is shutdown. What a mess!!!! Thank goodness this is not the pay week, but we haven’t had a chance to check the week. A short week NEXT week is REALLY not going to be fun. No time at all the check for errors.

Did you get rain?

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[radu]

Howdy, LUV.

Remembering them every day! And grateful for what they’ve done and are doing for us and the country.

[luvie]

I am more shocked and saddened by her death than by her daughter’s. But then, I’m not a Star Wars fan.

[luvie]

Amen! Hope you had a good day today! :)

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

That’ll be a decent snowfall tomorrow night. You bet the cams will be interesting to watch. LOL!
And it’ll be a good “blanket” for the pipes. Just makes driving a bit of an adventure for y’all so be careful Friday morning.

Or stay home. LOL!

Dang! What a mess is right! I hope they have things straightened out with your regular process QUICKLY so you aren’t messed up next week! You’ll already be messed up enough with it being a short week.

We’re getting a little rain right now and I’m watching the radar in hopes of a thunderstorm to the west getting close to us. There have been some lightning flashes in the distance this evening but I want something closer. :-)

[Fiddlstix]

Well Her daughter is just a couple years older than my own kids. I did see "star wars" with my kids though. They thought it was "way cool".
I'm getting too close to 80 myself so I'm on Debbie's generation than Carrie.

[Fiddlstix]

on = in

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Penny ready for your cold weather?

I’m bracing for 5-8” of snow Thursday and overnight. I hope the guy who plows my driveway is early. And hopefully they will let us out early on Friday.

I may have to work Monday, the observed holiday.

[radu]

It was a typical Wed. - - cat food shopping day. LOL!
But it started out pretty. Not a cloud in the sky when I woke up but an hour later, it was cloudy. We made it into the low 60s so that wasn’t too bad. Going to cool off behind the front that’s moving through now though.

How’d your day go?