FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 23 May 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOMECOMING HUG

U.S. Navy Lt. Bradley Thompson hugs his girlfriend during a homecoming celebration on Naval Air Facility, Atsugi, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. Thompson is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 195, which completed a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Smelley

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.

WELL WASH

A landing craft air cushion returns to the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York during a scheduled port visit in Rota, Spain, Nov. 15, 2012. The New York is part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group with the embarked 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Zane Ecklund

LAUNCH SIGNAL

An aircraft launch and recovery officer gives the signal to launch an F/A-18C Hornet in the U.S. 5th fleet area of responsibility, Nov. 9, 2012. The Dwight D. Eisenhower is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. The Hornet is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 83. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Greg Linderman

SHOPPING PATROL

U.S. Army Capt. Jacob Estrada, right, and Spc. Devont Perkins patrol a local shopping area during a key leader meeting in Farah City, Afghanistan, Nov. 20, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

GUARD DUTY

U.S. Army Spc. David White provides security as he stands guard during a key leader engagement in Farah City in Afghanistan's western Farah province, Nov. 18, 2012. White is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

PINPOINTING SOUND

U.S. Airmen try to pinpoint the source of gunfire outside the perimeter of their base during combat readiness training on Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, Nov. 15, 2012. The training tested their ability to defend their base through use of force, cultural awareness, indirect fire and unexploded ordnance scenarios. The airmen are assigned to the 606th Air Control Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nathanael Callon

A CREW'S THANKSGIVING

Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Nancy Estrada serves Thanksgiving dinner to the crew of the USS Constitution in Charlestown, Mass., Nov. 19, 2012. Estrada is assigned to the Constitution, the world's oldest commissioned warship afloat. The ship defended the sea lanes against threat from 1797 to 1855. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling

SUPPLY DROP

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter carries stores from the flight deck of the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Supply to the flight deck of aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis as the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay steams alongside during a replenishment at sea in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 24, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Abbate

EMERGENCY SURGERY

U.S. Army First Lt. Suzzane Laux, center, watches as U.S. Army Sgt. Sarah Fehlberg, right, prepares a wounded Afghan national policeman for emergency surgery on Forward Operating Base Farah, Nov. 20, 2012. Laux is an operating room nurse assigned to the 541st Forward Surgical Team and Fehlberg is an advanced trauma life-support medic. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

TEAM PATROL

U.S. Army Spc. Joseph Gonzalez, right, and U.S. Army Sgt. Sean Luhmann return after speaking with Afghans during a key leader engagement in Farah City in Afghanistan's western Farah province, Nov. 18, 2012. Gonzalez and Luhmann are assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

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

[DarthDilbert]

Asking for prayers. I’m going to start meeting a therapist for my PTSD Thursday morning.

[luvie]

I went back to work today and did great, though I do have some pain now.

I didn’t get to watch but saw video of the rear-kicking! Made my day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you, Darth...prayers on the way that you are started on the road to recovery.

One day at a time.

DarthDilbert in need of prayers.

[Jet Jaguar]

Prayers up.

I hope all is productive.

[mylife]

You will be in my prayers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you....now you will be ready for the shoot.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Go Maddi!!! Water safe babies are a fabulous thing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

This Wednesday went quite well for a welcome change.

Alone hours....surely you jest. LOL!

You’ll get it all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We thank you, Gen. Phil Sheridan, for your service.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today...Thunderstorms likely.
A few storms may be severe. High 76F.
Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90%.

~ Tonight... Scattered thunderstorms this evening
followed by occasional showers overnight.
A few storms may be severe early.
Low 62F. Winds SW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

The Sears Tower in Chicago, Illinois
reaches 1,707ft (including the antennas) into the sky.
It weighs more than 222,500 tons
and is covered by more than 28 acres of black aluminum.

Venus is much brighter than any other planet or star.
At its brightest it can cast shadow,
and even be seen during the day time.

The cover of the very first issue of "Rolling Stone"
magazine featured John Lennon.
(if you have one, you could be rich)

It is estimated that within the entire universe
there are more than a trillion galaxies.
(can't even comprehend that one)

There are 119 grooves on the edge of a quarter.
(I knew that LOL)

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?

[left that other site]

I am having a lovely week hearing all the “rave reviews!”

It is SO much work, but worth it!
:-)

[BykrBayb]

You’re in my prayers. You’re wise to take charge like this. God bless you.