FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Happy Chanukah ~ 11 December 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

HORNET REFUELING

A U.S. Air Force KC-10 Extender aircraft refuels a Navy F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft over Afghanistan, Dec. 7, 2009. The squadron is part of the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group, which is deployed to the region. The Super Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 41. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j. g. Kyle Terwilliger

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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.

SUSPICIOUS ACTIVITY

A member of the joint international security force in Afghanistan eyes suspicious movement using the scope on his weapon in Wardak province, Afghanistan Nov. 19, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Matthew Friberg

WARRIOR HONORED

Willie Black, a member of the Patriot Guard Riders, salutes fallen warrior U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Briand Williams Dec. 3, 2009, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Williams, who had served in the Army since 2002, was killed in action in Iraq Nov. 22, 2009. He was assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 10th Field Artillery Regiment, 3rd Brigade Heavy Combat Team. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Schelli Jones

Ed Ames ~ Away In A Manager

Catherine McKinnon ~ The Bell That Couldn’t Jingle

Doris Day ~ The Christmas Song

Irish Rovers ~ Grandma Got Run Over By A Reindeer

Beach Boys ~ Santa’s Beard

HEROES REMEMBERED DURING THE 68TH PEARL HARBOR DAY

081206-N-4512B-257 PEARL HARBOR (Dec. 6, 2008) Wreaths adorn the USS Arizona Memorial Dec. 6 in preparation for the many upcoming events scheduled for Pearl Harbor Day at the memorial. The wreaths serve as a tribute to service members killed during the Dec. 7, 1941 attack on Pearl Harbor. President George W. Bush named the USS Arizona Memorial as one of five Hawaii sites to become part of the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jeremy S. Brandt (Released)

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EWA FIELD MARINES AMONG FIRST TO BATTLE JAPANESE

EWA, Hawaii-Marines retire the colors at the conclusion of the first Marine Corps Air Station Ewa Memorial Dec. 6 at what remains of Ewa field. MCAS Ewa could be the spot where U.S. service members first fired during WWII, according to John Bond, the event coordinator and avid WWII historian. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso) (Released) , Sgt. Juan D. Alfonso, 12/6/2009 1:44 PM .

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Harry Simeone Chorale ~ Little Drummer Boy

Gene Autry ~ Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer

Jim Reeves ~ Silent Night

Dolly Parton ~ Christmas Medley

Nat King Cole ~ Hark! The Herald Angels Sing

BIKERS BRING TOYS FOR TOTS MILES CLOSER TO YEAR'S GOAL

HONOLULU - Thousands of bikes are parked at Ala Moana Beach Park in preparation for the 35th Annual Street Bikers United Toy Run Dec. 6. More than 6,500 motorcyclists showed up to support the Marine Corps Reserve's Toys for Tots program. Chuck Little, 12/6/2009 5:04 AM

HONOLULU -- Santa waves to bystanders as he rides into Kapiolani Community College during the 35th Annual Street Bikers United Toy Run Dec. 6. Cpl. Cristina Noelia Gil, 12/5/2009 6:39 PM

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[Americanwolfsbrother]

[ColdOne]

THANK YOU

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[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)
SrA The Black Knight USAF
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)

 

[luvie]

Hi! Thank goodness it’s Friday indeed.

I have an awful cold so if I am slow to post, please take
that into consideration!

Hope you have a grand weekend, Kathy! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Americanwolfsbrother grabs the gold!!

All the graphic sites are blocked at work.
I'll have to see "Thank a Vet" when I get home.

[luvie]

Beautiful opening table, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind....ColdOne snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Luv bags the bronze!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evenings lovely thread ma! *hugs*

[luvie]

Wooohooo! At least one thing went right today! LOL! Thanks!

[AZamericonnie]

BIKERS BRING TOYS FOR TOTS MILES CLOSER TO YEAR'S GOAL

Love this!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

A few glitches, a LONG phone call, but we made it. They should know by now that 5pm is Canteen posting time. LOL!

How was your day? A quick and safe commute home? Is your communication/construction project done yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]