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.

[NormsRevenge]

God Bless to You and All the Canteen Crew!

We sail .. uhh.. cruise for Alaska tomorrow!

Spare us some nice weather, Please!

Salute and Godspeed to our Armed Forces Worldwide!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hi Norm....where are your ports of call? If you are going on the Inside Passage, don't forget a raincoat. Could rain any time, any where.

Anchorage.....Sunrise: 4:42 AM Sunset: 11:14 PM

Fairbanks area

Thanks for helping honor our troops.

[NormsRevenge]

We’re doing Sitka, haines, Ketchikan, Victoria this goa round.. no skagway or juneau.. we’ve been to kodiak, homer, seward and vancouver before,, there are a lot of beautiful places .. we are poncho and brella ready. :-]

[Kathy in Alaska]

It sure did, Luv! It is beautiful outside, with a little breeze in the shade and no moving around. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

After all those places you know about rain. LOL!!

Have a wonderful and dry and sunny trip!! But it is pretty even in the rain.

[luvie]

Sounds like a lovely day to take the iPad outside! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m trying to find the new battery for my Mom’s phone. I found the one for my old phone, but no dice finding the other one. GRRR! Her phone is dead and I don’t want her without one at all times.

Why isn’t it with mine? Where could it be? Any ideas?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mac...*HUGS*...sorry I missed you last night.

Have a great day! Drive carefully!

[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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...any weather problems? You all ok in your area?

You and Bo enjoy your day. Keep an eye on your keys. Thankfully I always have a second set with me.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good Thursday morning, beachy...((HUGS))

[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

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning Kathy!

*HUGS*

On my way out the door - will check in this evening.



"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)

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and good night Ma ((HUGS))
Love them short weeks.
Hope your day is bright and easy-peasy.

[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...Sunny. Hot. High 91F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.
(also says 0% chance of rain).

~ Tonight...Generally clear. Low 67F. Winds SSW at 5 to 10 mph.

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

In Air Force slang, a "laundry bag" is a parachute.
(I'm sure our AF people can confirm this?)

The world's windiest place
is reputed to be Commonwealth Bay,
George V Coast, Antarctica,
where wind speeds of 200 miles per hour
have been recorded.

In 625 B.C., metal coins were introduced in Greece.
They replaced grain — usually barley —
as the medium of exchange.
Stamped with a likeness of an ear of wheat,
the new coins were lighter and easier to transport than grain,
and did not get moldy.

Jean Marie Butler was the first woman graduate
from the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1980.
She also was the first woman to graduate
from any U.S. service academy.

Eighty percent of the world's rose species come from Asia.
(I watched a Nature special last night
about the Himalayas, where they described
the tropical forest area as being the origin
of many of our species of flowers, etc.)

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.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 74º and humid after the rain here.

[E.G.C.]

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