FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina ~ 12 FEB 2013

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

[laurenmarlowe]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina

Marine Corps Air Station New River is a United States Marine Corps helicopter base in Jacksonville, North Carolina, in the eastern part of the state. MCAS New River is the principal USMC helicopter operating location on the East Coast, and supports aircrew training in the H-53 helicopter. It is also the evaluation and prospective bed-down site for the V-22 Osprey.

The Mission at MCAS New River is to support and enhance the combat readiness of the Marine Corps Aviation Combat Element and Department of Defense units while improving the quality of life for military personnel, their families, and work force assigned to the Air Station.

The major commands are: Marine Corps Air Station Headquarters, Marine Aircraft Group 26 and 29, H&HS, MWSS-272. The mission of Marine Corps Air Station New River is to provide the necessary support for its tenant units; MAG-26 and 29. Both groups play a major role with their troop transport helicopter, and heavy lift capability in support of the Second Marine Aircraft Wing and Second Marine Division.

Through much diversity, the 2,600-acre air station has become the premier helicopter air station with the introduction of new helicopter weapons systems, preparation for the possible receipt of the tilt-rotor MV-22 Osprey aircraft, claiming the only operational MV-22 Osprey simulator, and providing constant aviation support to 22nd, 24th and 26th MEUs, and Combined Arms Exercises across the nation. MCAS New River is currently home to approximately 200 aircraft, which operate off two paved runways measuring more than 5,000 feet.

New River units experienced their first combat since Vietnam in 1983, when New River-based squadrons flew combat missions in Lebanon during the invasion of Grenada. New River Marines were also involved in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.

HMM-263 was the Aviation Combat Element for the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) during the O'Grady rescue mission in Bosnia, and HMM-162, ACE for the 22nd MEU (SOC), has recently assisted the American Embassies in Monrovia, Liberia, and in the Central African Republic.

Learn More About MCAS New River HERE!!

In 1941 the Marine Corps realized that coastal Carolina was the ideal place to train for the new tactics of amphibious operations in the Pacific. Camp Lejeune and auxiliary bases throughout the Carolinas were proving grounds for future success.

The Museum of the Marine in Jacksonville, NC will tell the story of these unique contributions since the establishment of Camp Lejeune in World War II to the accomplishments of the MV-22/Osprey and other innovations for today's battlefield.

Visit The Museum Of The Marine 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]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather “Old Ironside,” remained open for free public tours. At 210-years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

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)

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Lauren! ((HUGS))

[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~

[laurenmarlowe]

Permission granted ConorMacNessa!

FIRST!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy to you Hope!

SECOND!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Lauren!

***HUGS***



Great to see you this evening! Thanks very much for tonight’s Road Trip to MCAS, New River, NC!

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)

[SandRat]

Semper Fi!!

[laurenmarlowe]

Aloha BIGLOOK! *HUGS*

THIRD!!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Lauren & thank you for this evenings road trip. *Hugs*

I have a strange affinity for the Osprey...it’s just so cool to me. :)

Hope all is going well for you & the family!

[laurenmarlowe]

Hello there Connie!

*HUGS*

Thank you for the awesome Tribute to Our Troops!

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy ConorMacNessa!

It’s great to see you too, you all have been in my thoughts and prayers during my goofy work absense. So glad the Stock Show and Rodeo are done for this year.

Thank you for the gorgeous Texas Bluebonnet post!

*MUCHO HUGS*

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



SWOC Christopher Scott Kyle, USN, Died 2Feb2013


U.S. NAVY SEALS
"People Sleep Peaceably In their Beds At Night Only Because Rough Men Stand Ready To Do Violence On Their Behalf. "

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

"Arm yourselves, and be ye men of valour, and be in readiness for the conflict; for it is better for us to perish in battle than to look upon the outrage of our nation and our altar. As the Will of God is in Heaven, even so let it be." (1 Maccabees 3:58–60)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

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)

[laurenmarlowe]

Good evening to you SandRat!

It’s great to see you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen Ping....."Road Trip: Marine Corps Air Station New River, North Carolina".

[ConorMacNessa]

It's great to see you back in the saddle, Lauren - you have been sorely missed!



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

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]

Rest In Peace our Heroes

Il Silenzio

Let Them In St. Peter

[SandRat]

and you lauren.

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi there dear Connie!

Been missing y’all, hope all is well with you too.

Yup, the Osprey is one cool aircraft.

Family is great here, and God willing, we will be blessed with another grandbaby this August. Adelaide and Henrietta are going to be big sisters!

*MUCHO HUGS*

[laurenmarlowe]

You’re most kind, and I thank you. It is so great to be here with y’all!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

***HUGS***



It’s great to see you this evening! Hope everything is going well with 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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lauren...((HUGS))...is that really you? A night to relax?

Hope all is well in your neck of the woods. We had 12” of snow and more coming during the week. Horrid driving.

[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
Robert 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)

[AZamericonnie]

Good gads honey you are on the grandchild gravy train! LOL

Blessings abound for you & you deserve it!

[laurenmarlowe]

Hi MA!! (waving!)

*HUGS*

A night off, YAY! And a good night’s sleep and all will be well.

You be careful MA, drive safe, and I hope the crazies stay off the roads!

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you as well Conor & thank you for honoring Chris Kyle. He has my highest admiration & gratitude! My prayers for his family. *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sleep is a good thing...hope you don’t have to get up until you want to....no alarm.

Driving on tippy toes...I think I will put off tonight’s errands. Everyone will be fine til tomorrow.

[laurenmarlowe]

DIL gets baby happy every time she is around baby Annabelle, and they were all on a family ski trip back in December for Christmas. I am not at all surprised, LOL!

We are indeed blessed. So, I am heading to the Carolinas in June, and not to return here to Texas until after I get to spend alot of time with all of them. WOO HOO!

Thank ya dear Connie!

[LUV W]

Good evening, Lauren! :)

Great to see YOU tonight and to get to go on such an interesting road trip! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*

Did you have a good day? Pain being managed?

[Kathy in Alaska]

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

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]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

Well that trip should feed both your gypsy spirit & love of family. WOO HOO indeed! LOL

Pictures not withstanding.....just saying...:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[ConorMacNessa]

A good day, thanks. Pain is under control - well, I'm helping it with a little Bowmore! :)



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

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]

I am off for home...back in a bit.

[laurenmarlowe]

Howdy LUV! *HUGS*

A fun trip, yes! It’s great to see you too!

Lots of rodeo dirt to get out of the sinuses, and need a good night’s sleep, so you all have a great Tuesday, and I will see you all soon!

[ez]

I repaired copiers on the NRAS from 1997 until 2000. I also had Camp Geiger and Camp Johnson while my three coworkers worked the main base at LeJeune. There is nothing like the sound of two dozen choppers circling the field on a training mission. I don’t miss the copiers, but I miss North Carolina.

[ConorMacNessa]

Safe passage, Kathy!



Keep Faith with the Fallen of Benghazi! Let the Obama Regime, for once, tell the Truth!

Fiat Justitia, Ruat Coelum!

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!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0445 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!



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)

[The Mayor]

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The Best Life
February 12, 2013

A few months ago, I had to travel to Florida and back on business. On my flight home, I was pleasantly surprised to find that I had a seat with lots of leg room. It felt so good not to be scrunched into a small area. Plus, I had an empty seat beside me! The makings of a good nap.

Then I remembered those around me in their not-as-comfortable seats. I invited several others I knew to join me in a better spot but was surprised they all wanted to stay in their own seats for various reasons: They didn’t want to be inconvenienced with a move or felt fine where they were.

As believers in Christ, we have a much more significant invitation to extend: We’ve received a new life of faith in Jesus and want others to experience it too. Some will want to do so, and others won’t. In John 1:40 we read that Andrew had begun to follow Jesus. The first thing Andrew did was to find his brother Simon and invite him to meet Jesus, the Messiah, too (v.41). Jesus offered them a wonderful new way of life of knowing Him and enjoying His promises: His forgiveness (Rom. 3:24), continual presence (Heb. 13:5), hope (Rom. 15:13), peace (John 14:27), and a forever future in His presence (1 Thess. 4:17).

Won’t you join in? Jesus gives the best life.

If we commit ourselves to Christ
And follow in His way,
He’ll give us life that satisfies
With purpose for each day. —Sper

If you want someone to know what Christ will do for him, let him see what Christ has done for you.

Read: John 1:35-42

[Andrew] first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah.” —John 1:41

Bible in a Year:
Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26-50

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thank you...I am safely home. White knuckle, very slick.

Driveway plowed just exactly like I asked....edge to edge and I can see the railroad ties.

[SandRat]

Hi Kathy...((HUGS))

I've got my entire backyard covered in snow. Temp is 32 and they're predicting 3 - 5 inches before morning. Enough snow has fallen, that they've already canceled school in Nogales.

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[LUV W]

Good night, Lauren! Have a great week! Looking forward to our next adventure together! :)

[HiJinx]

It came down pretty hard there for a bit. I have a foot of snow up against the wall where it drifted...and less than a half-inch in the yard!!!

The oldest son and I spent about an hour out on the back porch with a fire in the Chimenea. It was actually not too bad.