~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
DYNAMIC SLINGLOAD
Soldiers conduct slingload operations during Dynamic Front II at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, March 9, 2017. The soldiers, assigned to Field Artillery Squadron, 2nd Cavalry Regiment, received support from the 12th Combat Aviation Brigade. The artillery exercise includes nearly 1,400 participants from nine NATO nations and focuses on developing solutions by testing interoperability at the tactical level. Army photo by Gertrud Zach
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.
PRECISION TOSS
The Marine Corps Silent Drill Platoon performs during the Battle Color Ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, AZ, March 2, 2017. The event celebrated Marine Corps history using music, marching and precision drill. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Christian Oliver Cach
OSPREY OVERHEAD
An MV-22B Osprey takes off from the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the Atlantic Ocean, March 8, 2017. The ship is conducting a series of qualifications and certifications as part of the basic phase of training to prepare for future operations and deployments. The Osprey is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 162. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jess E. Toner
HERCULES FIRST
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Rainier Howard performs a preflight inspection of a C-130J Super Hercules at Kadena Air Base, Japan, March 6, 2017. The aircraft is the first of its kind to be assigned to Pacific Air Forces. Howard is a crew chief assigned to the 374th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Michael Smith
HUMVEE OVERHEAD
A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter carries a Humvee during lift training at Marine Corps Air Station Kaneohe Bay, Hawaii, March 8, 2017. The training improved proficiency for pilots when moving supplies while Marines on the ground prepared dual and single load lifts. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jesus Sepulveda Torres
TRAINING RAID
Marines disembark from the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay during a combat rubber raiding craft beach raid off Okinawa, Japan, March 12, 2017. The Marines are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. The Green Bay is operating in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to enhance warfighting readiness. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Chris Williamson
WATER TRAINING
Soldiers maneuver a Humvee through a water obstacle during training at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA, March 12, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to Headquarters Company, 301st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. The city of Tacoma, Washington, receives an average rainfall of 40 inches of rain per year. Army Reserve photo by Spc. Sean F. Harding