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
Click Here to find more Operation Infinite FReeps

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.

[tomkow6]

That was pretty crappy, don't ya think?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Congratulations on your new grandbaby. Welcome to the world, Daniel James Pavek.

Redhead, I've been saving some news for you: Valdez had 8' of snow Dec 29th thru Jan 6th.

[MeekOneGOP]

It sure is. Val does great work ! Thanks...

[Radix]

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[Radix]

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Here are some muscles for the Dudes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Meekie, for my hot chocolate this morning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

'Rocket' Says Christmas Visit to U.S. Troops 'Humbling'

By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2003 -- Roger Clemens has pitched in front of 55,000 screaming Yankees fans. He has won deciding World Series games. What would impress him?

A pre-Christmas trip to visit American troops in Afghanistan, Kuwait, Qatar and aboard the USS Constellation in the Persian Gulf impressed and humbled him, he said during an ESPN interview.

The Yankee right-hander said the memories of the World Series and parades in New York were unbelievable, "but this trip I did prior to Christmas was by far the neatest thing I've done in my professional life."

Clemens and comedian Drew Carey flew with the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Air Force Gen. Richard Myers, to visit American troops in the region. "It is primarily to show the folks deployed in the region that America cares," Myers said. "One of the ways you do that is to take personalities like Roger Clemens over there. The crowds responded to him in a very dynamic and amazing way. He related very quickly to them."

At each stop, Clemens told the troops of his experiences on Sept. 11, 2001. "The Rocket" was to pitch that night looking for his 20th win of the season. A friend called and told him of the attacks. Clemens raced to the top of his apartment building where he watched the Twin Towers collapse. "I told them how we felt (during the attack) and how I felt when we heard the National Anthem again, as players, when we took the field," he said.

Myers said the troops could identify with the experience. "Our forces very much understand why they're a long way from home," he said. "They understand the threat that international terrorism poses to our citizens, our friends and our allies. (Clemens) was able to very quickly identify with them that way.

"I just wanted to do my part," Clemens said. "If it meant signing 20,000 autographs to do that, or shake hands and give people hugs, that's what we did."

The pitcher said the trip brought home to him what America's military does for all citizens. He said the fact that he can play a game he loves in freedom is a tribute to the men and women of the armed forces. Clemens, whose older brother Richard served in Vietnam, said that since the trip he gets upset if people are negative about the U.S. military. "(This is) because you really don't know what's going on over there," he said. "If something does happen, I know I've met some people who probably won't come home."

"Roger Clemens saying, 'This is the most moving thing I've ever been involved in,' is a huge statement on the dedication of our young men and women," Myers said. "He was impressed by it. He was impressed by their attitudes, their dedication, their discipline, their professionalism. I think it's a great tribute."

[TruthNtegrity]

Let a soldier far from home know that YOU care!

Letting a solider far from ME know that I care! Yea Air Force!

And Navy

Marines

Army

Coast Guard

Thanks to all who serve to guard and defend us. I am so humbled that they serve, and they don't even know me!

[tomkow6]

Mediterranean Sea (Jan. 13, 2003) -- The guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) underway conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom as part of a scheduled six month deployment order. Guided missile destroyers are multi-mission, Anti-Air Warfare (AAW), Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW), and Anti-Surface Warfare (ASUW) surface combatants. Donald cook is part of the Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) belonging to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.

[tomkow6]

At sea aboard the guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook (DDG 75) Jan. 13, 2003 -- Crewmembers maintain acceptable levels of physical fitness on some of ship’s compact treadmills. Facilities like these enable Sailors aboard smaller surface ships an opportunity to workout, without compromising the limited space available aboard ship. Donald cook is part of the Carrier Battle Group (CVBG) belonging to the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 1st Class Michael W. Pendergrass.

[TEXOKIE]

MORNIN, ALL!!! God bless the Troops and all who gather here at the Canteen!

Pass the morning beverage,will you please, Tom?

Tonk, I think the new mission statement is right on the money! In keeping with your request for links to threads which are relevant, I would like to direct our Canteeners to the lovely article by David Horowitz debunking the Peace Movement. I would also like to modestly draw your attention to posts 10 and 11! My apologies, but I forgot how to html a link! Thanks ahead of time to the kind soul who will fix this!

The "Peace" Movement Isnt About Peace"

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/826390/posts

Ms Grit, and all who have been attacked, here's hoping that you are winning your battle with the Krud!

Ms Feather, and Girlz, Tonk gave us another FIRE ENGINE to ride on!!!! OBOYOBOYOBOYOBOYOBOY!!!! We know what to do with the hoses now, dont we???

[Radix]

As Lifelong Red Sox fan there was a time when I was a great fan of Roger Clemens!

1986 was an amazing year here for all of us believers!

Later, over the years I came to seriously dislike the man.

He displayed a lot of things that I found to be objectionable.

I recently saw some pictures of him visiting with our Troops.

I now like him again!

Go Rocket!

[tomkow6]

Pass the morning beverage,will you please, Tom?

[TEXOKIE]

My dear Sam! Thank you thank you so much for the pictures of the 82nd Airborne in Afghanistan. I have a family member in that outfit. Dont know if he's in the alpha company which is pictured, but it is a very sweet link to this precious young man to see his comrades in action. Thank you so much again!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Maybe, just maybe, he needed this trip to remind (or teach for the first time) himself of what is really important: the men and women who protect his ability to play "games". God bless and keep safe our troops.

[TEXOKIE]

lol.....no, Tom...not that one! I only have 2 brain cells and that would kill half of them!! How bout something hot???

[TEXOKIE]

WHERE ARE MY MANNERS????

Tom, I meant to say, "no, THANK YOU!!" I think a cold one right now would put me into shock!! How bout something like a hot morning beverage, please?

[LaDivaLoca]

To my fellow Canteeners, our Military, Vets, Allies, Volunteers and your families,

I'm early today because I decided to stay home from work. So I will be around a bit longer honoring our men and women in our Military and offering my heartfelt thanks to them and their families.

[LaDivaLoca]

[Kathy in Alaska]

SUNRISE AT SEA — The sun rises Jan. 17 behind an F/A-18 'Hornet' strike fighter aircraft parked and secured on the USS Harry S. Truman’s flight deck, as the U.S. Navy guided missile destroyer USS Donald Cook patrols just aft of the ship. The Truman battle group is conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 3rd Class Danny Ewing Jr.