FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: US Army Research, Development & Engineering Command, MD ~ 28 AUG 2012

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: United States Army Research, Development and Engineering Command, Maryland

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command is a major subordinate command of the Army Materiel Command, and is charged with "creating, integrating and delivering technology-enabled solutions to our Soldiers."

 With its headquarters at Aberdeen Proving Ground, Maryland, RDECOM scientists, engineers and researchers work at laboratories and research center across the nation and the globe. With more than 17,000 employees, RDECOM performs nearly all of the Army's basic and applied research and technology development.

The U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command is the Army's technology leader and largest technology developer. RDECOM ensures the dominance of Army capabilities by creating, integrating and delivering technology-enabled solutions to our Soldiers.

To meet this commitment to the Army, RDECOM develops technologies in its eight major laboratories and research, development and engineering centers. It also integrates technologies developed in partnership with an extensive network of academic, industry, and international partners.

RDECOM provides the Army with an organic research and development capability. More than 17,000 Soldiers, civilian employees and direct contractors form this world-class team. As part of that team, there are 11,000 engineers and scientists, many of whom are the Army's leading experts in their fields.

A fundamental characteristic of this workforce is the focus on the Soldier. Whether providing technology solutions to meet current operational needs or developing break-through technologies for the next generation, RDECOM stands at the forefront of what the Soldier eats, wears, fires, flies or drives.

Learn More About RDECOM 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

 

 

[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]

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

[mazda77]

From 74-76 I served with the Electronic Proving Ground, Ft. Huachuca after an 18 month tour to the STRATCOM Facility in Tehran. Geekie toys were abound in our place as well. USAEPG was under the same Materials Command and that was the last patch I wore on my shoulder.

Thanks!

[luvie]

Howdy, Conor! (((hugs)))

Good to see you tonight, too, Early Bird! :) Hope Monday didn’t leave you too frazzled! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind....Nana Hope snags the silver!!

[luvie]

Thank YOU for your service! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Busy, busy, busy day...busier than expected.

Hope you had a good day...*HUGS*...pain manageable?

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Hope you’re enjoying this last bit of summer!

[ConorMacNessa]

Had a fairly good day, thanks! I'm on Fentanyl trans-dermal for pain - it seems to be making a difference. We had a blessed event the other night - Clementine, our youngest cat, delivered a litter of five kittens - all are doing well!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[mazda77]

It was my pleasure and I would do it again in a heartbeat. As I grew up as an Army Brat, I only had two years as an actual civilian and it was like I was back home again. My Drill Sergent actually had my dad as his Drill Sergent. The guys in my platoon never figured out why I was having so much fun!

The one thing it did was to prepare me for my career as a Design Engineer in addition to laying the groundwork in electronics to my “fun job” as a racing car data acquisition specialist. Most people today don’t understand when I say I am retired.

[luvie]

Sounds like you have lived your life to the fullest! Carry on! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening to you, Mooch. It’s been mostly raining the last couple weeks. Sun usually comes out a little each day, but back to rain. I love watching it when I’m home.

Did you ever get some not too hot nice weather?

Editing something interesting?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon and Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...sun today? Any good news in the world? Any relatives in the hurricane zone?

We had midday sun again. Rained all the way to work and most of the morning.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!




"Who have never retreated from clash of spears!"



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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SkyDancer]

Hallo Es Conor. Dank ~ Ich mache einfach toll.

[MoochPooch]

This summer has been humid, humid, humid. Hope I won’t need my AC past Labor Day.

Just completed a library hewsletter. Supposed to review a book on religous figures, but it’s on back burner till the rabbi/publisher gets back from vacation. Meanwhile, I’m just reading, reading, reading. (One reason that I’m on here less frequently.)

[ConorMacNessa]

THE SOLDIER’S CODE

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Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower addresses troops of the 101st Airborne Division 5Jun1944 prior to D-Day Normandy

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.

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...the ladies sure do rock!! And our guy soldiers do too!!

Thanks for the great pics.

Sent from my iPad so I can see the pictures.