FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 September 2012

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

EXHAUST INSPECTION

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Greg Penrod performs an exhaust inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Penrod, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

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.

CACHE DISCOVERED

U.S. Army paratroopers discover a weapons cache while sweeping a remote mountain village in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 3, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. The village is a suspected Taliban safe haven. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

WEAPONS TRAINING

U.S. Navy sailors fire M9 service pistols during small weapons training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze in the Gulf of Aden, June 9, 2012. The Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jeff Atherton

CAPTAIN'S KID

U.S. Army Capt. Shannon McLean and Helle Hydeskov, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, examine a baby goat’s leg as part of a veterinary civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2012 in Sangihe, Indonesia, June 11, 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission hosted by U.S. military, partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships. U.S. Navy photo by Camelia Montoy

MIZZEN MAST MUSCLE

Sailors handle the topsail on the mizzen mast of the USS Constitution during sail training in Charlestown, Mass., June 11, 2012. Sailors assigned to the ship routinely work to improve their seamanship skills in preparation for sailing the ship in honor of the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling

PARWAN PATROL

Afghan children watch as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dale Spencer, left, patrols with his interpreter, Alex, through Nowdeh village near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan's Parwan province, June 6, 2012. Spencer is assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. The unit's mission is to ensure all areas within a roughly 10-mile radius of the airfield are secure for air traffic. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar

LIVE FIRE TRAINING

U.S. Marines participate in live-fire training aboard USS New Orleans under way in the Pacific Ocean, June 8, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime raid force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

EAGLE NEST'S VIEW

Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle watch fireworks during Operation Sail 2012 in Norfolk, Va., June 9, 2012. Operation Sail 2012 Virginia is commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter Shinn

RED FLAG FLIGHT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sarah Sagers helps U.S. Air Force Capt. James Flagg get strapped into an A-10 Thunderbolt II before departing for a combat training mission during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2012. Sagers, a crew chief, is assigned to the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Flagg, a pilot, is assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

MEMORIAL MOMENT

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gazes upon American flags at Voinovich Park in Cleveland, June 12, 2012. More than 400 flags have been placed in the park as part of a static display in honor of Ohio service members during Marine Week Cleveland. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

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

[luvie]

We'll NEVER forget them!
They keep us safe and free!

[ConorMacNessa]

Outstanding, Kathy! I well remember the day when Cpt. Powers was shot down and the monkey trial he was put through fifty-some years ago. Much too late for recognition to this great patriot. I snagged the pic, of course - looks to me like the subject of another Torch Is Passed graphic!



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]

Good afternoon, and Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...it’s RAINING! And BLOWING!!

Any good news today? Sun? Son visit?

Because of a suspected power outage at the office, we had to run payroll 4 hours early.....”you have 45 minutes to make any corrections. Any errors or corrections not able to be made will be fixed on the next check”. There is a reason I do homework. I wasn’t able to correct everything, but I made a good dent and feel good at the effort.

[SandRat]

WHEW...Kitchen painting is done plus fixing the Kenmore Washer all by myself (would not spin). Even had to repair the part (spin switch). Saved $385 and a week wait.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...a good day? The girls all doing well? You and Zeus are outnumbered!

[SkyDancer]

~ Hai All! ~

~ Frum DnUnDa ~

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho....**HUGS** It is funny to watch. Fredd is now the town dog!!! He is a ham and is kissing up to all!!!

GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU SERVING IN OUR MILITARY!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE. GOD BLESS YOU.

[ConorMacNessa]

GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!

Patrick Henry before the Viginia Convention 23 March 1775

“Sir, we are not weak if we make a proper use of those means which the God of nature hath placed in our power. The millions of people, armed in the holy cause of liberty, and in such a country as that which we possess, are invincible by any force which our enemy can send against us. Besides, sir, we shall not fight our battles alone. There is a just God who presides over the destinies of nations, and who will raise up friends to fight our battles for us. The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave. Besides, sir, we have no election. If we were base enough to desire it, it is now too late to retire from the contest. There is no retreat but in submission and slavery! Our chains are forged! Their clanking may be heard on the plains of Boston! The war is inevitable — and let it come! I repeat it, sir, let it come.

It is in vain, sir, to extenuate the matter. Gentlemen may cry, Peace, Peace — but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! The next gale that sweeps from the north will bring to our ears the clash of resounding arms! Our brethren are already in the field! Why stand we here idle? What is it that gentlemen wish? What would they have? Is life so dear, or peace so sweet, as to be purchased at the price of chains and slavery? Forbid it, Almighty God! I know not what course others may take; but as for me,

GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!!”

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)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

You're working much too hard but betcha none of the employees would agree with me. Seems you don't have the universally convenient excuse of blaming it on the weather.....although all of them know it.

A sunny day but no visitors until tomorrow and as for good news.....well that's a rare commodity lately.

[ColdOne]

Wow those photos are cool.

[SkyDancer]

Thankee ... but I didn’t take them. Someone else did but they were so cute I had to post them. The sanctuary here has those critters that are under healing from wounds or burns or got hit by a car.

[SandRat]

See Reply 24.

[luvie]

Woohoo...you are d’man!! I know you are Mrs. SR’s hero for sure! :)

[AZamericonnie]

Awwww.....now there’s some serious puppy ears!

Love to watch the vids of our returing soldiers being reunited with their dogs. So Sweet.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

Puppy love is alive and well! :) I smile every time I look at
that picture!

Good to see ya, (((Connie)))

[SandRat]

Especially for fixing the Kenmore washer.

[ConorMacNessa]

PEACE THROUGH SUPERIOR FIREPOWER!!!

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)

[AZamericonnie]

Saved $385 and a week wait.

You rock Sandy! Knowing such things makes for a lot of friends! LOL

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


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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)