FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 11 October 2012

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

EN ROUTE

The U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, fly in the Delta formation over Sugarloaf, S.C., June 20, 2012. The Blue Angels were en route to Latrobe, Pa., to perform at the Westmoreland County Air Show. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Rachel McMarr

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.

WATER OBSTACLE

U.S. Air Force Maj. Christopher Wright navigates through a water obstacle during a combat mission readiness evaluation during a pre-Ranger course on Fort Bragg, N.C., June 14, 2012. Wright is the director of operations of the 14th Air Support Operations Squadron on Pope Field, N.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Val Gempis

FIELD PATROL

U.S. Army Pfc. Erick Montoya patrols through an alfalfa field on a partnered patrol in southern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 14, 2012. Montoya is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

ORPHANAGE VISIT

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan Thomasallen, left, hands out toys during a visit to the orphanage in Farah City in Afghanistan's Farah province, June 19, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady

BOARDING EXERCISE

A visit, board, search, and seizure team member from the guided-missile destroyer USS Lassen boards the South Korean navy combat support ship ROKS Chonji during a training mission in the East China Sea, June 21, 2012. The U.S. Navy, Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force and South Korean navy ships are participating in a trilateral exercise to improve interoperability and readiness. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly

COMBAT RELOAD

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Bates demonstrates a combat reload with his M4 assault rifle during a small-arms training session on Forward Operating Base Farah in Afghanistan's Farah province, June 26. During the training, soldiers learned proper techniques for performing reloads and close quarters shooting. Bates is a security force squad leader for the team. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Lovelady

FIGHTING FIRES

A C-130 aircraft equipped with a modular firefighting system drops retardant on a section of the Waldo Canyon fire near Colorado Springs, Colo., June 26, 2012. Four of these aircraft, assigned to the Air Force's 302nd and 153rd airlift wings, are helping civil authorities combat the fire. The 302nd Airlift Wing is based on Peterson Air Force Base, Colo., and the 153rd Airlift Wing is part of the Wyoming Air National Guard. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Doscher

'HOT SHOT'

Richard Strange, a firefighter from the Hot Shots, a specialized team of firefighters from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., looks out at his worksite in the Peregrine neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colo., June 28, 2012. His team cut a fire line there to help battle several fires in Waldo Canyon, where flames have claimed 18,500 acres and burned more than 300 homes. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock

SITUATION REPORT

A soldier uses his hand held radio to give a situation report to members of his company while other soldiers provide security during a dismounted foot patrol after an air assault training mission on Camp Grayling, Mich., June 20, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 125 Infantry, Michigan Army National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Helen Miller

FIGHTING INSURGENTS

U.S. paratroopers fire at insurgent forces during a firefight on the outskirts of Spedar village in southern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 15, 2012. This was the first of several firefights U.S. and Afghan soldiers encountered during their daylong partnered patrol. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...is that a mob of roos? Really cool picture.

Thanks to Dad and friends for helping you with graphics.

Wakie, wakie is good too. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...love our troops at work or play. We must remember them. Our “leaders” and msm don’t seem to care.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m off to find dinner for my folks and then home. Back in a bit.

[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~

[AZamericonnie]

Wakeie Wakeie

ROFL!

[SandRat]

She laughed & smiled, make sweet noises all day to me, except for 1 hr map in my arms while I sat in the Lazey Boy and rocked her. Fun yes.

((HUGS)) to you Kathy.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Thanks very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread! Sorry I've been out-of-pocket this evening - I was drafting an extended e-mail to one of my cousins.

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!




"Who have never retreated from clash of spears!"



The Star Spangled Banner
John McCormack & Frank Patterson
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Please let me know by FReepmail if you would like to get on or off my music pinglist.

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting
Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our 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)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

A beautiful sunny day for the time being....so have been on the lookout for Lonesome Plover.

How's Dad?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[luvie]

Always remembering them...
....as I know their families and friends do!

[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)

[luvie]

Sweet times, Sandy! Enjoy every moment! :)

Um...pictures! We need pictures before she’s grown! LOL!

[SkyDancer]

Hi Kathy, ya, they seem to inundate the golf courses early morning. They tend to run in mobs as you say ... I tell my dad thanks for the pic’s he sends. I liked that Good Morning wake up call ... Love, Janey

[SkyDancer]

Hee hee - ya, a goodie. Love that one. (((HUGS)))

[SandRat]

Still in control of G-Ma, She’s greedy.

[luvie]

No worries. We all know she’s adorable without even seeing a picture! :)

[SandRat]

Adorable beyond words.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.