FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: U.S. Coast Guard ~ Station Portland, Oregon ~ 14 JUL 2009

Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

VERY cool, Lady J.....very cool!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Amen, Connie - we need that leadership now more than at any time in our lives. Our troops are the greatest we have ever had and all we need is leadership at the top!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Another one....how do they do that, especially the grand scale?

[ConorMacNessa]

We are indeed charged to fight for our rights - now more than ever, Lauren!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Greetings To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, Our Veterans, Their Families, FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Too, too hot!! We hit a record high of 80...got to 85 at my house. And it was 85 at my computer. Had opposing fans going....it was brutal. LOL!

Plastic plates don’t sound fun.

[amom]

Good evening good folks. Wonderful thread.

It does make us remember Tonk doesn’t it.

LOL pancakes. Yes indeedie. And a fireplace and hot coco. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

And grabbing the gold....Mac is first!!

[ConorMacNessa]

We weren't far ahead of you today, Kathy - about 88 here.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

FREEDOM ISN’T FREE!

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It is purchased with the blood of Patriots!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....The Mayor is in second!!

[ConorMacNessa]

THE SOLDIER’S CODE

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Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses troops of the 101st Airborne Division prior to D-Day Normandy, 5JUN1944

The Soldier’s Code

1) I am an American fighting man. I serve in the forces which guard my country and our way of life. I am prepared to give my life in their defense.

2) I will never surrender of my own free will. If in command, I will never surrender my men while they still have the means to resist.

3) If I am captured, I will continue to resist by all means available. I will make every effort to escape and aid others to escape. I will accept neither parole nor special favors from the enemy.

4) If I become a prisoner of war, I will keep faith with my fellow prisoners. I will give no information or take part in any action which might be harmful to my comrades. If I am senior, I will take command. If not, I will obey the lawful orders of those appointed over me, and will back them up in every way.

5) When questioned, should I become a prisoner of war, I am bound to give only name, rank, service number, and date of birth. I will evade answering further questions to the utmost of my ability. I will make no oral or written statements disloyal to my country and its allies, or harmful to their cause.

6) I will never forget that I am an American fighting man, responsible for my actions, and dedicated to the principles which made my country free. I will trust in my God and in the United States of America.

President Dwight D. Eisenhower, August, 1955.

[ConorMacNessa]

Must retire for the evening - early call tomorrow- gnite all and God save the United States of America!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[amom]

85 degrees! Ouch!

[amom]

Post 48 was intended for you too. I don’t know how I got my handle up there instead of yours. 8^P

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....Nana Hope bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good efening, Mac....mostly sun peeking through the haze today, but lower temps. A nice day. How about you? *HUGS*

[Lady Jag]

Farming families have been doing this for decades but crop art rocketed when someone wrote software that will draw this and convert it to your GPS coordinates.

Your average field can be done in 2 hours.

[amom]

Wow. Well how cool is that?!?