FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 8 August 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOWITZER HAUL

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

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.

POWER LIGHTS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Caleb Gilcrease supplies power to an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter before it launches aboard the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet Area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

FINAL TOUCH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alfredo Rosado adds finishing touches to the deployment mural for Patrol Squadron 10 in its hangar on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Jan. 3, 2013. The squadron recently began a six-month deployment on the naval facility to support in the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

NIGHT REFUELING

U.S. sailors man a refueling station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

ROOFTOP SECURITY

From the rooftop at the site of a meeting with provincial leaders, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Schulte uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for security threats in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2013. Schulte is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

TEAM TOUCH

U.S. soldiers and sailors assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah come together before leaving for a mission in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2013. The meeting, with the provincial director of commerce and industry, enabled team members to discuss ongoing initiatives in the province to spur economic growth and development. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

FOLLOW THE LEADER

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gary E. Lehman leads his squad through the thick jungle to begin a live-fire exercise on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors conducted the training to hone their combat skills in a jungle environment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Codey Underwood

TRACKER TIME

U.S. Navy Ensign Andrew Pfarner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Dintelmann track damage control efforts during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2013. The Dunham is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

BONDING THROUGH LAUGHTER

U.S. Army Pfc. Lorne Coleman, left, and Sgt. Jason Klawuhn, right, share a laugh while hanging out before a mission to visit the provincial director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 8, 2013. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah traveled to the area to evaluate progress on a demonstration greenhouse project to connect Farah farmers with government representatives. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

RUNNING LAPS

U.S. sailors run laps around the ship during physical training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2012. The sailors are assigned to the 1st Class Petty Officer Mess and the Chief’s Mess. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

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

[luvie]

Thank you, Connie Lou! (((hugs)))

I love it when the troops’ mothers, sisters, wives, etc come into the store to buy crosses and things for them. I HAVE to say something if I possibly can. The other employees know this and will call me over if they’re waiting on them. :)

[AZamericonnie]

Conor...I know I will kick myself after asking this...but could you please identify the soldiers in your posts?

Are those Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods? God rest & keep them....

[AZamericonnie]

The other employees know this and will call me over if they’re waiting on them.

That is very cool Luv & I hope they will learn from your example!

[luvie]

I think that they are more aware. They always comment on my Red-On-Friday outfits. :) They KNOW why I do it.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Laplata...we had GLORIOUS rain yesterday & so thankful for it.

Any drop of rain in the desert here is a blessing!:) *Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Indeed they are, Connie! Glen Doherty is in battle dress carrying the piece and Chief Woods is in Service Dress Khakis. God Bless their Valiant Souls. When the Enemy finally got into the Annex, they were enraged to find that some 60 of their number had been dispatched by only two men.

Sounds like an even fight to me!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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)

[laplata]

Hi Connie. Glad to hear you’re cooling off. I can’t remember what town you’re in or near.

[AZamericonnie]

The enemy was out numbered in this case.

Did you see the preview for the movie about "Lone Survivor"?

I do hope the movie does them justice just as I hope & pray our country provides the same for those at Bengazi. *Lone Survivor*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you, Luv....getting an opportunity to thank a military mom is way cool. And to get to see her being proud.....highlight of the day!

And our thanks to you and David, military mom, for your service to our country.

[luvie]

Thank you, Kathy. HE is my biggest hero!

I love seeing the pride they have in their soldier or airman or sailor! It’s special!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It was wonderful....and my Mom was very pleased at how it went. She only invited about 20 folks to the cemetery, and they were from various parts of my Dad’s life. I don’t think they all knew each other, but they do now. And she was most happy about having all 4 of her kids here at the same time. Everyone got along, a couple fences seem to have been mended, and my Mom is smiling. She said she felt him there the whole time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Consummate knowledge of the local byways seems to be the only way to survive the “traffic messiness”. Glad you possess that knowledge.

We had several hours of really good rain today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS))...did you have some of your bestest students yesterday?

Lynn-Dah making great progress with her Mom vacuuming her every day? DE and meds working?

Have a good Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

We have had several heat waves with temps actually making it into the low 80s....much too hot! And many, many days over 70 have not been so much fun, but the sun this summer has been nice.

Yesterday we finally got some good rain and am hoping for more over the next week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

So good to hear that he will be joining the National Guard and continue to pursue his regular Army goal. More power to him and his achievement of his goals.

[Kathy in Alaska]

wh!!

Luv.....#50!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning to you, beachy...((HUGS))

Have a wonderful day!!