FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 27 December 2012

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RETURNING HOME

Caroline Scott embraces her husband, Army Sgt. Jerry Scott, during a homecoming ceremony at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 20, 2012. Scott, a paratrooper, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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.

GOLD STAR STRENGTH

The Gold Star family of Army Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Fredsti, who was killed in action while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan, greets the paratroopers of his unit as they return home to Fort Bragg, N.C. Aug. 20, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

FINAL FLIGHT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle M. Taylor scans for enemy activity while manning a .50-caliber machine gun during the final flight of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 16, 2012. Tyler, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Mercure

LOGAR PATROL

U.S. soldiers conduct a patrol during a combat operation in Kotub Khel, near Combat Outpost McClain in eastern Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo

GUNNER'S TURRET

U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hanson mans the gunner's turret of an armored vehicle during combat operations in Kotub Khel near Combat Outpost McClain in Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. Hanson is assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Alexandra Campo

SANTA'S HELPERS

Air Force Airman’s Attic volunteers help parents find toys during the 9th annual toy distribution on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Nov. 29, 2012. More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year, were distributed to active-military families in need of assistance during the holidays. U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Gon

BREAK AWAY

Navy Capt. Samuel Paparo, outgoing commander of Carrier Air Wing 7, breaks away from a formation while performing aerial demonstrations above the aircraft carrier the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 2, 2012. The Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to her homeport of Norfolk, after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin R. Wesley

PLAYFUL MOMENTS

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Mann enjoys a playful moment with his daughter upon his return from a deployment to Robins Air Force Base Ga., Dec 3, 2012. Mann is assigned to the 116th Maintenance Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard. About 50 Team JSTARS operations, maintenance and support personnel returned home from a three-month deployment from the Middle East. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons

PACE DRILLS

Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego wheelchair basketball team, Wolfpack, do pace drills during a team practice in San Diego, Dec. 1, 2012. Made up of 13 military and civilian members, Wolfpack is one of 10 teams in the West Coast Conference of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association with a record of 8-2. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Philip Wagner

CAKE DECORATOR

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Job David Santiago frosts a cake aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham on Thanksgiving in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 22, 2012. The Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

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

[Arrowhead1952]

I’ll have my special chicken with potatoes ready for her when she gets here. She can make a meal eating mashed potatoes.

It is up to 36 here now, and I may have to take the dog walking. She really missed the walk yesterday. Way too windy for me.

[blackie]

Thanks Kathy!

{{HUGS}}

[ex-snook]

Thanks Kathy-

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon, E...((HUGS))

I took today off so I could be here when the electrician comes and then take my Mom for an eye appointment. The electrician just called and will be here shortly.

You and Bo have a good Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon, Mac...*HUGS*...have a great day.

I’m waiting for the electrician to come. One side of the kitchen has been without power for more than a week...thankfully none of the important stuff.

[luvie]

Potatoes are always good on a menu! :)

If you have a fenced in yard, at least she got some exercise, right? I know a walk is different, though. All those new “signals” to pick up on! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Your students are lucky to have a teacher with the kind of knowledge you have....and the experiences to relate.

And it is always satisfying to get something you REALLY want and love. Continue enjoying, and may your students appreciate you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon, 3catsanadog....

Those Marines do look right smart and proud!!

[luvie]

Howdy, EGC! (((hugs)))

Got sidetracked trying and trying to download a new music uploader for tunes over the weekend. Finally conquered it after several tries! :)

Hope you and Bo had a very merry Christmas and got some lake-time in the mix!

Did you get much snow in your area?

[left that other site]

Awww..Thank You! Such a kind, loving wish from a Good FRiend!

(((HUGS)))

[E.G.C.]

Yep, got some snow. Estimate about two-three inches.

Going to wait a couple of days for the weather to clear up before taking Bo out to the lake. May go out there tomorrow.

[Arrowhead1952]

I know a walk is different, though. All those new “signals” to pick up on!

She loves her 2.5 mile walk every day, but yesterday was just too cold for me. The wind was still bad, so we stayed home. She does like to check every mailbox for "pee mail" on the walks. She stays in the fenced back yard most of the day.

[mountainlion]

Here is something on those that entertained the troops.

http://www.cultureunplugged.com/documentary/watch-online/play/10371/Entertaining-Vietnam

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Evening To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!



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May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

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)