FReeper Canteen ~ Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island ~ 21 AUGUST 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island

The Naval Station Newport (NAVSTA Newport) is a United States Navy base located in the towns of Newport and Middletown, Rhode Island. NS Newport is home to the Naval War College. It once was the homeport for Cruiser Destroyer Force Atlantic, and now maintains inactive ships at its pier facilities, along with the United States Coast Guard.

In BRAC 2005 (Base Realignment and Closure), NAVSTA Newport gained over five hundred billets, in addition to receiving, again, Officer Candidate School (OCS), and the Naval Supply Corps School, and several other activities.

Newport is the Navy’s premier site for training officers, officer candidates, senior enlisted personnel and midshipman candidates, as well as conducting advanced undersea warfare and development systems. Naval Station Newport’s mission is to fulfill the diverse requirements of its tenant commands by providing the facilities and infrastructure that are essential to their optimum performance.

Newport is the home of the Navy’s most prestigious educational institution, the Naval War College. As the oldest such institution in continuous existence any-where in the world, the college is organized to pursue and integrate both academic and research endeavors. Each year, over 500 outstanding mid-career level officers of the Navy, all other U.S. services, civilian federal agencies and inter-national naval officers come here to pursue a rigorous 10-month course of post-graduate studies.

Currently, the station is also the home of the USS Forrestal and the Saratoga, both of which are decommissioned. The Forrestal is set to be sunk as an artificial reef at a later date; the fate of the Saratoga has not yet been decided, although there is a movement which wishes to make the ship into a museum ship in nearby North Kingstown.

Learn More About Naval Station Newport HERE!

Patriots Memorial is located in front of McCarty-Little Hall at the Naval War College, Naval Station Newport, Rhode Island. The memorial is dedicated to the three students and ten alumni of the Naval War College who perished in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on The Pentagon. The Naval War College Foundation raised money for the memorial through private donations. It was dedicated in 2002 and contained a piece of limestone removed from the damaged portion of The Pentagon.

Visit The Naval War College Foundation HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

some sun and son today and some good news but first gotta make a couple more short calls back to the mainland. Be around later.

[Old Sarge]

Good Evening, Canteen Ladies and Canteen Guys!

Here we are on another night in The Bunker and it’s lightning and rain here, with power flickering on and off.

Well, it finally happened: Sarge and The Bride went to their first Medieval Reenactment this weekend! Sarge wore a white fencing shirt and black cloak; The Bride wore a vivid green vest and great skirt, which shone forth her blue eyes and her smile.

There were hours of dancing, song, time at the Tavern, and finally Baronial Court, attended by the Baron and Baroness who hosted the event, and also by Her Royal Highness the Crown Princess of the realm.

What followed was the high feast. The feast hall was in the hall of a church, with a soaring fireplace and wood paneling; the effect was wonderful! The fare was Italian Renaissance, with three meat/veg courses and a dessert of fruit soup!

Sarge got no pics that day, but the group hosting the event plastered them all over Facebook. The Bride cringed when her pic showed up: someone caught her napping in the Tavern...

There was no swordplay involved this event, as it was all arts and gentility. But there will be other times and events, and this was only the first: more is yet to come!

[HiJinx]

Wow, what amazing memories of growing up! I can identify with the squirt gun episode. We just had 3 boys in the family, but we still managed to get into our fair share of mischief!

[Thrownatbirth]

Was aboard USS Leahy (DLG-16) in Newport running EDO quals back in ‘74. The town treated me like a king every night.

[luvie]

Then I must rummage through Facebook and find said pictures! :)

Glad you and The Bride had a good time! :)

[The Mayor]

Thank you!!

[rlmorel]

Heh, you know how boys are! I had a lot of fun growing up as a military brat, even it it didn’t seem so much fun at the time...but we saw a lot.

[rlmorel]

USS Leahy was one of the most beautiful ships ever to sail under the US Flag.

My opinion, of course...:)

[luvie]

Thanks, Galz, for another night of learning about a cool place to visit where our heroes train! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sarge...((HUGS))...sounds like fun was had by all. Good for you and The Bride.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge…((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...except for the broken part on your truck, did the rest of your busy day go well?

[Arrowhead1952]

Sounds like you had a good time. I just finished the night shift and decided to check in. Send the rain to Texas.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mayor...thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

Still have house guests?

[Jet Jaguar]

Hey Ma!

It rained earlier so the smoke has cleared. But, the mosquitoes are back. LOL!

Fire still burning earlier today. The area the fire is burning may have unexploded ordnance so, I predict they will let it burn and hope for more rain.

[SandRat]

Yes the rest of the day went well,...((HUGS))...Have a job Open House to go to tomorrow, cross your fingers that something comes from it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good/morning, Dolly...((HUGS))...thanks for sharing your experiences. We thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We've had rain here too.

Mosquitoes! Don't let them carry you away!!

Good idea to let that area burn.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?