FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 20 June 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

CATAPULT BOUND

A sailor directs an E-2C Hawkeye to the catapults aboard the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower under way in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 5, 2012. The Dwight D. Eisenhower is en route to its homeport in Norfolk, Va., after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Nathanael Miller

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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.

TREES FOR TROOPS

Airman 1st Class Brandon Fowler, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron, left, helps Staff Sgt. Mike Mullis and his family choose their Christmas tree during a Trees for Troops event at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Dec. 7, 2012. The Trees for Troops program is providing trees for active duty military members and their families for the eighth consecutive year. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Matthew Lancaster

VETERAN'S SALUTE

Edgar Harrison, center, a Pearl Harbor survivor and World War II veteran, salutes as the national anthem is played during a remembrance ceremony marking the 71st anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and Oahu, Hawaii, at the World War II Valor in the Pacific National Monument, formerly known as the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center, in Honolulu, Dec. 7, 2012. The attack lasted 110 minutes, leaving 2,335 U.S. service members dead and 1,142 wounded. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

GLOBETROTTER'S JUMP

Quade "Quake" Milum, a member of the Harlem Globetrotters, dunks the ball during an exhibition game on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis under way in the Arabian Sea, Dec. 7, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Kenneth Abbate

VET TRAINING

U.S. Army Capt. Shawn Basinger trains local Afghans in veterinary skills in Farah City, Afghanistan, Dec. 1, 2012. Basinger, a veterinarian, is assigned to the 438th Medical Detachment Veterinary Services. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

WINNING CHEERS

Navy midshipmen cheer for their team during the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Dec. 8, 2012. Navy beat Army 17-13. DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett

GAMES END

Cadets watch the final moments of the Army-Navy football game at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, Dec. 8, 2012. Navy beat Army 17-13. DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett

PATROL BUDDIES

Afghan children walk alongside a coalition force member during a presence patrol in Farah province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau

CHRISTMAS CARGO

U.S. Air Force loadmasters inside a C-130H aircraft prepare humanitarian goods destined for remote islands within the Micronesian Islands during the 61st anniversary of Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 11, 2012. The loadmasters, are assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse

CHRISTMAS DROP

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Timothy Oberman, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nick Alarcon, right, watch out the back of a C-130H aircraft after dropping the first pallet of humanitarian goods to the island of Ulal, Dec. 11, 2012. Oberman and Alarcon, loadmasters, are assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan. Operation Christmas Drop is a nonprofit organization powered by volunteers from Andersen Air Force Base and the local Guam community. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Samuel Morse

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[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!



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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 early, early morning, moose. Are you having a nice summer.

[puppypusher]

good evening FReepers.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, South40....had to get my iPad out to see your picture. Most graphics are blocked at work.

What a great picture...our helicopters and our flag. Thanks!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, puppypusher...((HUGS))...hope you had a great day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a mighty fine job you do.

I’m off for home, but I have to stop for gas....hoping for under $3.90.

[puppypusher]

Good evening, puppypusher...((HUGS))...hope you had a great day.

It was a Great day.The first Clear day following the numerous days of heavy rain we’ve experienced.

[moose07]

Good Afternoon to you ,Kathy.
‘Summer’...Um well, it is Dry and warmish but overcast.
On the whole a very useable Summer so far, better than last years Rain fest.
The Air tonight is warm and humid, it even smells a bit like the jungle.
Was looking forward to the weekend ,but have just discovered i’m working it.
Will be back to GMT rather than Alaska time for Friday, a day off, let’s hope it’s a nice day.
How’s the Summer unfolding for yourself?

[ConorMacNessa]

Safe Passage, Kathy!



I Have Your Six, Ma!



"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]

Please don't hate me for this - I filled up this morning for $2.669 - Safeway discounts offered at Exxon/Mobil - I saved $.90 per gallon today.



"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]

Trust the troops...
...and remember them!
Not this current government!
Hope all you night owls have had a good day!
And have a great tomorrow! :)
(((hugs)))

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

Trust the Troops!

And our Almighty Lord!



"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]

Indeed, Conor! Howdy! (((hugs)))

[The Mayor]

Thank you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

OMG!! Lucky you....$3.889 at Costco.

I’m working on Fred Meyer’s discount. We have Safeway up here...I don’t shop there very often because they aren’t on my way home. Maybe I will rethink and figure out what kind of program they have here. Only one has a gas station.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I forgot the ping list....oops!!

[ConorMacNessa]

You get cents off discounts at Exxon stations. The amount you get depends on how much money you spend at Safeway per month. Don't know if they have this up your way or not.



"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]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


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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.

Col. John W. Ripley, USMC (Navy Cross)
Stands The Watch Tonight!



"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"
(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)



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!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

Sorry I'm late....

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