FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 02 October 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

1ST BATTALION SCOTS GUARD PERFORM AT THE PENTAGON

Scots Guard Drum Maj. Martin Godsman commands the soldiers of the Pipes and Drums, 1st Battalion, of the British Royal Army, during a special performance at the Pentagon. DoD photo by Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Glenn Selby

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.

1ST BATTALION SCOTS GUARD PERFORM AT THE PENTAGON

The Pipes and Drums of the 1st Battalion Scots Guard perform at the Pentagon for employees, servicemembers and families, Sept. 25, 2009. The group is made up of infantry soldiers who are deploying to Afghanistan's Helmand province next Spring. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Stan Parker

PURPLE HEART SALUTE

U.S. Army Col. Timothy McGuire, left, salutes Sgt. Ryan Higgins after awarding him the Purple Heart Medal during an award ceremony on Forward Operating Base Hammer, Iraq, Sept. 29, 2009. Higgins suffered an injury when an improvised explosive device detonated near his vehicle while conducting a combat operation in eastern Baghdad, June 2. McGuire is the commander of the 82nd Airborne Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Alex Licea

Alfred Aholo Apaka ~ Na Moku Eha

Beach Boys ~ Friends

John Denver ~ Sunshine On My Shoulder

Jeanette MacDonald ~ March of The Grenadiers

Skeeter Davis ~ The End Of The World

SLINGLOAD SUCCESS

A CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter lifts an M777A2 lightweight howitzer from Fire Base Fiddler's Green in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Sept. 28, 2009. jhj

SOLDIER SERVES AS VITAL COMMUNICATOR

Army Spc. Ikram Mansori smiles as she is greeted by a group of Iraqi girls at an elementary school during a combined humanitarian assistance mission in Salman Pak, Iraq. Mansori speaks five languages, including Arabic. U.S. Army photo by Pvt. Jared Gehmann

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Maynard Ferguson ~ Over The Rainbow

Aerosmith ~ I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing

Lynn Anderson ~ Top of The Heart

Mark Knopfler ~ Whistle Theme

Ray Charles ~ Sentimental Blues

HAWAII GUARD HELP

U.S. airmen load a vehicle onto a C-17 Globemaster III on Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii, Sept. 30, 2009, to prepare to depart for a humanitarian mission in American Samoa. An earthquake and tsunami devastated the island Sept. 29, 2009. The airmen are assigned to the 204th Airlift Wing of the Hawaii Air National Guard. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Jerome Tayborn

PENTAGON HOSTS MEDAL OF HONOR CEREMONY

(From left to right) Army Secretary Pete Geren, Deputy Defense Secretary William J. Lynn, Paul Monti, Janet Monti, Vice Chief of Staff of the Army Peter W. Chiarelli, and Sergeant Major of the Army Kenneith Preston stand in honor as the plaque of Medal of Honor recipient the late Army Sgt. 1st Class Jared C. Monti is unveiled during an induction ceremony at the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, Sept. 18, 2009. DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Molly A. Burgess

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[SandRat]

Thank God!

[Beloved Levinite]

I love that. Beautiful!!

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Hi Mr. SandRat.

[LuvFreeRepublic]

Good evening Kathy and fellow Canteen fans.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[HopeandGlory]

Thank you, it’s one of my favorites also.

[SandRat]

HiYa! Back home in AZ for awhile, and glad of it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Jet Jaguar]

200 Shaw AFB airmen leaving Monday for Afghanistan WIS TV ^ | Oct. 1, 2009 | N/A Posted on October 1, 2009 8:25:36 PM EDT by Jet Jaguar A group of Shaw Air Force Base airmen deploying to Afghanistan will depart Monday morning. More than 200 of the 20th Fighter Wing's airmen from the 79th Fighter Squadron, the 79th Aircraft Maintenance Unit, the 20th Equipment Maintenance Squadron and the 20th Component Maintenance Squadron make up the main body of deployers.

The 79th FS F-16 Fighting Falcons will depart for Afghanistan early Tuesday morning.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2352956/posts

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Kathy! Good evening, all!

Breaking out the blankets tonight!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s finally coming to an end, huh, Sand? Friday finally made it. Long week for you. Satisfactory?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

There you are, Nana Hope....grabbing the gold!!

[SandRat]

Had to be back ther for a Court Hearing on the TRO on Tuesday. BUTT-Head was served with Divorce Papers then and there.

BUTT-Head is contesting the TRO claiming that she imagined it all; made it all up; is crazy.

Judge contined the TRO through the 30th of this month when we have to be back in Court for a full fledged Court Session in Family Law Court with Lawyers for both sides.

I’m having really mean thoughts about BUTT-Head.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind, snagging the silver....Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

BUTT-head doesn’t seem too very bright. Does he have no concept of the climate if he comes around even without said TRO? Glad you got divorce papers served right there.

Prayers continue.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America