USO Canteen FReeper Style ~ New Canteen Mission Statement ~ January 21 2003

68-69TonkinGulfYatchClub and FRiends of the Canteen

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Due to an ever changing world it is time to clarify and re-define the Canteen Mission Statement.
When the Canteen first opened on Oct 7 2001 it was in response to the tragic events of 9/11.
It also opened the first day of the war on terror.
At that time there was overwhelming support for the war effort and the military.
Now that we are on the verge of a new phase of the war on terror
there exists an enemy within that has surfaced again.
All one has to do is read or watch the news to see
the anti-American protests start again, just like in the 60's.
It is up to each one of us to counter this movement.
There are many FReepers who can and do attend the counter FReeps.


Join Operation Infinite FReep!

*Infinite FReep Bump List
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For those who cannot attend these FReeps there are many things we can do to support our military.

Henceforth the Canteen Mission Statement is:

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

So if you see a thread, a post, have an idea etc
that aligns with the Canteen Mission please link it or post it on the daily thread.
If you are a participant in an Operation Infinite FReep please post your notices or reports here.

Know that daily active duty military and their family members come here.
Show them that WE do care and DO stand behind them and their efforts to protect our Freedom.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Bless This House sung along with this morning,
twice because I love this song for our troops USO Canteen, and
Prayer of Protection said for all who enter the USO Canteen Freeper Style,
including our troops, our veterans, their families and our allies.
Welcome to all who come to honor our troops and veterans,
for whom this USO Canteen was created.

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

Wherever you are, God is, and all is well!

[xzins]

bump by chaplain xzins for the new mission statement

[Kathy in Alaska]

Beautiful picture this morning, Valerie. Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen Blessing for the Troops. Thank you, ms feather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hope you're feeling better this day, ms feather.

[Mr. Silverback]

Regarding the mission statement:

Roger that!

[redhead]

Hi, all, and good morning troops! Finally reporting in from Sunny California, where the magnolias and camellias are blooming, people are in the water at Seal Beach, and we have to leave the windows open all day...

I've been here in CA helping my youngest and his wife with a brand new baby, Daniel James Pavek, who made his appearance on the 11th of this month. I'm about to head for home, and will be back in chilly Minnesota on the 24th. I haven't had much time for geeking and following the threads, but I have thought about you all a lot while I've been here. I've missed my daily Canteen fix (sometimes I get a chance to log on and lurk for a while, but I FORGOT how busy a two-year-old can keep an old lady!), and will be glad to get back to my STUFF and my routine. (Did I mention how much I miss Mr. Redhead?) Thank God for our wonderful troops!

Dear Troops: We are so proud of you all. Thank you for doing what you do. Thank you for serving so proudly. And thank you most of all for putting your lives on the line for those of us who wait at home. You are not forgotten. You are all in our prayers every day. God bless you all, and bring you home safely victorious. Amen...

[Bethbg79]

Good morning troops :)

Good morning canteen :)

[tomkow6]

Hi, Kathy!

[tomkow6]

Morning, Beth!

[Bethbg79]

'Mornin Tom!

[Bethbg79]

Good morning Ms Kathy :)

[SAMWolf]

Current Military News
High Angle Hell
11 Charlie's Rule!!

Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., prepare to set off 60 mm mortars on Jan. 16 to illuminate the outer perimeter of Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., set off 60 mm mortars on January 16. The mortars illuminated the night sky and gave the troops in the observation tower a better look at the outer perimeter of Bagram AB, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


A U.S. soldier of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., inserts a round into a 60 mm mortar tube on Jan. 16 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., set off 60 mm mortars on January 16 to illuminate the outer perimeter of Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


Wearing night vision goggles, U.S. Army 1st Sgt. James Carabillo, 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., watches his team set off 60 mm mortars on Jan. 16. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


U.S. Army Private Mathew Packuc, 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., helped set off 60 mm mortars on January 16 to illuminate the outer perimeter of Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby


Two 60 mm mortar rounds light up the sky Jan. 16 at Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan. Members of the 82nd Airborne Division, Alpha Company, Ft. Bragg, N.C., set off the morters to illuminate give the troops in the observation tower a better look at the outer perimeter of the base. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Cherie A. Thurlby

[Bethbg79]

Good morning Ms Feather :)

[MeekOneGOP]

Mornin', everybody !! Happy Tuesday !

Have a cup while you FReep !

For those who prefer hot chocolate.....

[MeekOneGOP]

Today's Forecast
Tue 21 Jan 2003 03:01 AM CST
Partly Cloudy
Low 1°F
High 17°F

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Yike! 1 Degree? Brrrrrr ! We're coolin' off a little bit today too...

Weather Update

A brief brush with balmy weather: After suffering through the coldest weather of the season last week, North Texas will enjoy a brief, spring-like respite for the Martin Luther King Jr.

Currently

 WFAA 5-Day outlook (Watch the video forecast)

Clear
Temp: 50
Humidity: 68 %
Barometric: 29.95  in.
Wind: NW 14  mph

Tuesday Hi 60 Lo 33 Increasing Clouds

Wednesday Hi 45 Lo 28 Mostly Cloudy

Thursday Hi 36 Lo 21 Partly Cloudy

Friday Hi 42 Lo 29 Partly Cloudy

Saturday Hi 54 Lo 37 Partly Cloudy

[SevenofNine]

Good morning Canteen members and lurkers

Well AFP wire is reporting that France going oppose US and UK on war against Iraq

Well that Froggy for you

ALso BBC wire reporting that overnight while we tuck in our bed dreaming of how kill Saddam LOL!

IDF lay smackdown on Palesnerin shops in Gaza

I see Palensterin Wal Mart sale is cancel now thanks to IDF

[Kathy in Alaska]

Morning, young Ms Beth.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mornin' to you, Tom. Neener neener neener, you're still colder today.

[Radix]

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"Take it easy, Doc -- you're boldly going where no man has gone before."

"Find Amelia Earhart yet?"

"Can you hear me NOW?"

"Oh, boy! That was sphincteriffic!"

"Could you write me a note for my wife, saying that my head is not, in fact, up there?"

"You know, in some states, we're now legally married."

"Any sign of the trapped miners, Chief?"

"You put your left hand in, you take your left hand out. You do the Hokey Pokey..."

"Hey! Now I know how a Muppet feels!"

If your hand doesn't fit, you must acquit!"

"Hey, Doc, let me know if you find my dignity."

"You used to be an executive at Enron, didn't you?"

"Are we there yet? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?"