FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 30 May 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MAKING MUSIC

U.S. Marines play side by side with Japan Self-Defense Force bands during the 2012 Japan Self-Defense Force Marching Festival at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo, Japan, Nov. 17, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force Band. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Anne K. Henry

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.

APPRENTICE LESSON

U.S. Navy Seaman Justin Turner, right, shows Seaman Cody Shay how to weld a box in the general workshop aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 16, 2012. Turner is a hull maintenance technician fireman and Shay is a hull maintenance technician fireman apprentice. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

SOLDIER SERVING SOLDIER

U.S. Army Capt. Jefferson Mason, left, serves Thanksgiving dinner to a soldier on Joint Combat Outpost Mushan, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. Mason commands the 2nd Infantry Division's 38th Engineer Company, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

CHECKING ELEVATION

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Joshua Allen loads his M249 squad automatic weapon during a live-fire training exercise to confirm his windage and elevation settings, also known as battle site zero, aboard the USS Iwo Jima, Nov. 25, 2012. He is assigned to Bravo Company, Battalion Landing Team 1st Battalion 2nd Marine Regiment, 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker S. Wolf

UNPACKING PROJECT

Marines and sailors unpack food and supplies that were delivered by helicopter to USS Iwo Jima during a replenishment at sea detail in the Mediterranean Sea, Nov. 24, 2012. The USS Iwo Jima also took on fuel, fresh fruits, vegetables, and supplies from the USNS John Lenthall. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Tucker S. Wolf

FIELD TRAINING

Marines radio an inbound MV-22 Osprey during a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., Nov. 17, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Africa. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Caleb McDonald

WELCOME WAVES

Family members of sailors assigned to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington gather to greet the ship as it returns to Fleet Activities, Yokosuka, Nov. 20, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Amanda S. Kitchner

PATROL PALS

U.S. Army Capt. Peggy Hu, Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team civil affairs officer, speaks with a local child during a routine patrol in the Zabul Province, Afghanistan, Nov. 21, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrice Clarke

AERO HUNTER

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick R. White participates in Operation Aero Hunter with other Regional Command elements in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Nov. 27, 2012. The air interdiction force was used as a quick reaction force in support of counter-insurgency operations in Southern Helmand. White is aerial observer with the air interdiction force assigned to the Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 169, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

OUTPOST HOLIDAY

Soldiers enjoy a Thanksgiving meal on Combat Outpost McClain, Afghanistan, Nov. 22, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Roland Hale

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

[Publius]

Well garsh. And shucks.

(MUMBLE MUMBLE BLUSH BLUSH)

[left that other site]

Wonderful Guitar Solo on that song!

(((HUGS))))

[AZamericonnie]

Wow....you too are having heat waves!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

ALWAYS remember them! God bless and keep them safe!

[Publius]

Hey, Luv.

((HUGS))

How is Odessa-Midland? Aren't there storms in your area?

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...how is grit removal coming along?Any flying since you got “home”?

[luvie]

Wow!

Spring has finally come to Alaska! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...is Maddi trying to feed herself yet?

How are she and Zeus getting along?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Too hot for me...is it fishing weather for you?

Are the mosquitoes out in force yet?

[luvie]

Howdy! ((((hugs))))

No storms here...they are all to the east of us...darn it!

We could use a few around here. Well...maybe not hail or tornadoes. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Love the pictures....the roos rule?

Those koalas are too cute.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evenng, ML...((HUGS))...ride your bike to work?

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes we are...possible rain in the next couple days for me.

Did you have a good Wednesday? A safe commute? Any piggies? *HUGS*

I’m off for home....have to stop and get my Mom a new hose. Back in a bit.

[SkyDancer]

All cleaned up. Was an experience. Second time. Loved it. Really got to know the Aboriginals and station owners in the bush (outback) - did two flights since I got home. This coming weekend will fly some people to Brisbane for the weekend. Convention, what have you. Then of course checking out the night scene. LOL

[SandRat]

Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))...Maddi is trying to feed herself and using things to pull herself up to standing position.

She and Zeus are sort of getting along now.

[Jet Jaguar]

The lakes have thawed.

It is fishing weather. But, the Fish and Game guys had to delay stocking the lakes for two weeks due to the ice.

Mosquitos are swarming.

[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)

[luvie]

I’ll bet ya need industrial strength mosquito repellant up there! eeeee!

Enjoy the fishing when you finally get the chance! :)