FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 15 August 2013

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DEPARTING EMBRACE

Soldiers embrace family members after a departure ceremony at McCrady Training Center, S.C., Jan. 10, 2013. The soldiers, assigned to the 3/49 Agribusiness Development Team, South Carolina Army National Guard, are departing to Camp Atterbury, Ind., to train before deploying to Afghanistan. The team's mission is to teach local farmers agricultural techniques and how to grow sustainable crops to improve their lives and provide for their families. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago

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.

INTENSIVE TRAINING

U.S. soldiers fire illumination rounds on Forward Operating Base Hadrian, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2013. The soldiers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, have conducted intensive training and fire missions to support operations in the country's Uruzgan province. The gunners, based on Forward Operating Base Hadrian in the Deh Rawud district, provide offensive support to Combined Team Uruzgan missions using M777 A2 howitzers. Royal Australian Regiment Task Group photo by Capt. Jesse Platz

COALITION CARGO

U.S. airmen help load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. The airmen are assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 37th Airlift Squadron. The 86th Airlift Wing provides support to the NATO-led coalition that will augment Turkey's air defense capabilities. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook

SAFETY DAY

Members of Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team run through the steps to correctly clear three different weapons systems during a safety day on Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2013. Team members also participated in vehicle rollover drills and attended briefings covering medical injuries. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrice Clarke

SNOW SIGNAL

A U.S. Navy ground crew member signals to an EA-18G Growler as it returns from a flight during heavy snows on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2013. The crew member is assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, which is finishing a six-month deployment to support the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

EVACUATION TRAINING

U.S. Army Spc. Thaxal Potter, right, assembles a casualty litter to prepare for medical evacuation training on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Jan. 9, 2013. Potter is a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. The team coordinated with pilots and medics assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment to provide hands-on training. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

ABANDON SHIP

Marines conduct an abandon-ship drill at a training pool aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completed the basic swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik

ARRIVAL SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. Brent Inot, front, and Spc. Joseph Henry provide security upon arrival for a meeting at the provincial governor's residence in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. Inot and Henry are security force team members for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. Team members meet regularly with the provincial governor to discuss security, governance and transition progress in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

GUN CAVITY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Sexton inspects the gun cavity of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2013. The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. Sexton is an aviation technician and the aircraft is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 14. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Seth Coulter

AGGRESSION EXERCISE

Navy Seaman Apprentice Randy Tallman acts as a moving target during a controlled aggression exercise for a military working dog in San Diego, Jan. 10, 2013. The exercises are conducted to train the dogs in subduing noncompliant suspects. Tallman, a master at arms, is assigned to Commander, Navy Region Southwest. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Mark El-Rayes

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, laplata *HUGS*

That video is so telling. Our pols seem to have NO moral plane any more. All they care about is “me”...sickening!

[laplata]

Good evening, Kathy! *Hugs*!

That’s a tear jerker, for sure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[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

[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

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[ConorMacNessa]

Good Morning To Our Valiant Troops, To Our Vets, To Our Families, Our FRiends, Our Allies And To All Canteen Denizens!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe, especially those in combat!


An American Soldier Patrolling At Sunrise, Dabay Province, Afghanistan

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GOOD MORNING!
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Enjoy Freedom -
Some People Wake Up, Stretch and Defend It!

May The Lord Protect And Uphold Our Troops In Their Vital Mission!

May He Keep Safe Their Families During Their Time Of Separation!

May He Preserve And Uphold The American Nation In This Time Of Adversity!

"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]

Good morning, Kathy!

*HUGS*

The calendar says it's mid-August, but the thermometer says it's 52 degrees here. I've donned my long-sleeved tunic and now I sally forth to brave the winds and wild! I hope you're having a restful night!

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)

[left that other site]

LOL!

One of my clients, who is a tree-hugging, latte-sipping, vegan, granola-crunching liberal said the SAME thing yesterday, as her doggie has been attacked by them too. It was a good opportunity for me to remark about how Nature is cruel and “fallen”, and yearns for Redemption. LOL!

[left that other site]

Yeppers.

Time to start uploading the new batch! :-)

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

FR

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today... Clear. High of 81F. Winds less than 5 mph.

~ Tonight... Clear. Low of 57F. Winds less than 5 mph.

Oh man, got to turn the a/c off yesterday
and slept with windows open.
Unfortunately, it doesn't look like it'll last long, but
it's August, ok? Can't remember ever doing this in August.

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

By U.S. definition, a "hurricane"
is any wind force exceeding 74 miles per hour;
in the Western Pacific, such a phenomenon is called a "typhoon"
and, near Australia, it's a "willy-willy."

Americans will hold more parties
in their homes on Super Bowl Sunday
than any other day of the year.

In the United States,
Jeno Paulucci made Chinese food,
under the Chun King label,
available in supermarkets nationwide
for the first time in 1947.
He later brought out Jeno's pizza.

The name of the legendary
Lady Godiva's horse was Aethenoth.

Just enough time to post, get in a few hellos
before I have to move into lurker mode.

Have a

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.

[E.G.C.]

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

[txradioguy]

Morning everyone!

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 98º should be the high today. Maybe the triple digit string will be broken.

[ConorMacNessa]

Lyme disease - Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. I don't know if our local ticks transmit either of these, but we had to pull a tick off Sir Winston the other day. The wooded area that borders our neighborhood is loaded with them.

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good morning, Beachy!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this morning! Are you keeping warm? We're still at only 53 degrees in the Queen City of the Patuxent River Drainage Basin.

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)