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

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[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

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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

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[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 Ironsides," 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!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

May the Lord Bless and keep the Young British Soldier killed and desecrated by Mohammedans in London today and comfort his Mum.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[ConorMacNessa]

Amen to that, Brother!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope you had a productive day, with nice weather.

We got our checks printed on time. Hurrah!

[ConorMacNessa]

Spent most of the day watching the hearing and news. Very warm again today - stayed inside.



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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

Robert Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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, Connie, and thank you for the red, white, and blue tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

A day without ducks? A good work day? Hope your commute was easy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

YES! That was a horrible thing that the muzzies did to that young soldier.
God Bless him and keep him for sure.

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RIP

Young British soldier murdered

Flowers of the Forest – click

[Publius]

I have a large Civil War project for Friday night’s Canteen. I’m surprised as to just how deep the Scots-Irish roots go with respect to the songs written during the war.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Looking forward to it, Maestro!



"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

And a close second....Connie snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Sand bags the bronze!!