FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona ~ 4 SEPT 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Yuma Proving Ground, Arizona

The U.S. Army's Yuma Proving Ground is one of the largest military installations in the world. Situated in southwestern La Paz County and western Yuma County in southwestern Arizona, U.S., approximately 30 miles north-east of the city of Yuma. The proving ground is used for testing military equipment and encompasses 1,307.8 square miles in the Sonora Desert.

In a typical year, over 500,000 artillery, mortar and missile rounds are fired, 36,000 parachute drops take place, 200,000 grueling road miles are driven on military vehicles, and over 4000 air sorties are flown from the proving ground’s Laguna Army Airfield.

A huge variety of weapon systems and munitions are tested. These include: long range artillery; missile firing aircraft; cargo and personnel parachutes; direct fire weapons; unmanned aerial systems; technologies to defeat roadside bombs; and a great many more.

Yuma Proving Ground test experts have worked on a seven-days-per-week, round-the-clock basis, to test eight variants of the Stryker armored vehicle since April 2002. Focusing on the vehicle's durability and performance, proving ground testers put 175,000 grueling road miles on the Stryker over gravel roads, pavement, cross-country, and all sorts of rough terrain.

This road testing took place to evaluate the engine, transmission, universal joints, and various other mechanical components. The Stryker variants fired well over 120,000 rounds from weapons mounted on the vehicles, including nearly 50,000 120mm projectiles from the Stryker Mortar Carrier.

Nearly all the primary ground weapon systems deployed to Iraq as part of Operation Enduring Freedom underwent extensive testing at the proving ground. As the Army's desert environment tester, the proving ground remains an extremely busy place. Yuma Proving Ground conducts weapon system and munitions testing for all U.S. military services, despite being an Army installation.

A small but significant number of tests are conducted each year for friendly foreign nations, such as Britain, Germany, Sweden, Canada, Singapore, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Italy, France, Israel, and others. The proving ground's long overland firing range (55 miles) and artillery and mortar testing expertise are a particular attraction. Private firms and law enforcement agencies (such as the U.S. Border Patrol and various police departments) have also tested weapons, munitions and other items at the proving ground.

Learn More About Yuma Proving Grounds Here!

 In 1959, 13 men joined together to form the Strategic Army Corps Sport Parachute Team, to compete in the then communist dominated sport of skydiving. The team performed so well that on June 1, 1961 the Army officially recognized, designated and activated the team as the U.S. Army Parachute Team. The "Golden Knights" are stationed at Fort Bragg, but participate in their Winter Training at Yuma Proving Ground.

Learn More About The Golden Knights 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

 

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome to the Canteen, Bride of Old Sarge!

Happy, happy, happy pair!
None but the brave,
None but the brave,
None but the brave deserve the fair!

Enough of that! Now may I ask, which one of you is the brave, and which is the fair?

I've seen your pic, Old Sarge - with all due respect, I guess you must be the brave! Not to disparage you, Bride! 21 years of faithful service - thanks for your service to our Nation!

I hope you both enjoy many years of wedded bliss!



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)

[Old Sarge]

Don’t let her fool ya, Conor, The Bride’s a card-carrying member, too, ya know!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Puckster.

We thank you for your service to our country.

USCGC Sedge (WLB-402)

Can't find one in the water.

[Bride Of Old Sarge]

I’m the Brave he’s the Fair....

[Bride Of Old Sarge]

Thank you for your well wishes, and thank you for YOUR service.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))....cool, but secret stuff, huh?

Did you get Labor Day off? Painting underway? Done? Melted Butter good?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[mylife]

Spent many a day in Yuma

[ConorMacNessa]

LOL! I feel doubly safe in the presence of the two of you!



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)

[mylife]

The LAV is a bad ass motor scooter

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!

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All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

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]

Nice and quiet. Got the parental shopping done...I am the only driver. And got done before the heavy rain started.

Quiet is quite nice. And I even took a little time to read. d:o)

[mylife]

I got one of those like 8 feet airborne

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy!!

[mylife]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jTIXBlpUT0&feature=related

[Stonewall Jackson]

We had the remnants of Isaac for most of the weekend. Fortunately it cleared off in time for the Wounded Warrior Softball Team to play at Louisville Slugger Field this morning.

Unfortunately, I didn't learn about the game until the news this evening. I would have loved to have gone up and shown my support.

[Old Sarge]

{{{{ MA }}}}

Say hello to The Bride!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv....did you sell lots of cool stuff today?

The rain held off most of the day (I hope it stayed dry out at the fair), but is really beating down on the skylight over my desk right now. I have to keep watch on the sun tunnel in the hall, as it has been leaking. We are in line to get our roof redone around all the things that stick out, but every time it rains puts the roofers behind another day.

[SandRat]

Evenin’ Kathy,...((HUGS))...cleaned the house, checked the washer & dryer connections at #1 Daughter’s house, and fixed the garage door opener (electrical), then fixed lemon green onion spiced Chicken Tenders. Does that sound like I had the day off?

[luvie]

I love the sound of rain! Hope it doesn’t leak but that you can
just enjoy it.:)