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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska ~ 08 OCT 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | laurenmarlowe

Posted on 10/07/2013 6:11:32 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Fort Greely, Alaska

Fort Greely is a United States Army launch site for anti-ballistic missiles located approximately 100 miles southeast of Fairbanks, Alaska. It is also the home of the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC), as Fort Greely is one of the coldest areas in Alaska, and can accommodate cold, extreme cold, or temperate weather tests depending on the season.

Fort Greely has a proud history. Because of its location and environment, it has been the site for cold-weather training and testing of operations and equipment through the past half century. Until the late 1990’s, its primary tenant units included the Cold Regions Test Center and the Northern Warfare Training Center.

In 1995, Fort Greely was selected for realignment (but not closure) as a cost-saving measure. Only the Cold Regions Test Center (CRTC) and Public Works functions were to remain on the installation.

In 2001, Fort Greely was partially removed from the BRAC list, in order to support the nation’s strategic objective of missile defense. Today, Fort Greely proudly serves as an integral part of the Nation’s Ballistic Mission Defense System (BMDS) and is a National Security Asset.



Fort Greely’s installation mission is mid-course missile defense (destroying threat missiles in their midcourse phase). Fort Greely is also host to the military missions of the Cold Regions Test Center, and by Intra-Service Support Agreement, the Northern Warfare Training Center.



After the United states announced that it would withdraw from the Anti-Ballistic Missile Treaty, Fort Greely was selected as a site for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system. Starting in the summer of 2002, the United States government began work on the missile defense installation at Fort Greely, planning to deploy a total of 25 to 30 anti-ballistic missiles by 2010.

Concurrently, the Missile Defense Command took command of Fort Greely, relinquishing direct Army control, while the Army retained control of the nearby Donnelly Training Area.



Testing efforts are centered at the Bolio Lake Range Complex, approximately 10 miles south of Fort Greely. Arkansas Range is the main test site for mines and small arms. Washington Range is a multi-purpose range used for air defense missile firings, artillery tests, such as Sense and Destroy Armor (SADARM), and smoke and obscurant tests requiring large areas and mobility testing. Texas Range is available for direct-fire tests, as well as sensor, small arms, and missile tests. Oklahoma Range, primarily used for indirect-fire work, is capable of observed fire to 30 km and unobserved fire to 50 km.

Learn More About Fort Greely HERE!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 



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To: left that other site

Congratulations on your salage...happy selling!


41 posted on 10/07/2013 7:31:27 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa

I am off for home...need to stop for gas. Under 3.80 I hope.


42 posted on 10/07/2013 7:33:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...




GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
(Click)


Must retire – the 0445 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer,
already mounts the parapet.

Generations Of American Fighting Men
Stand The Watch Tonight!



TAPS
U.S. Marine Band
(Click)


"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!"

(King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)




All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
(Click)


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)

43 posted on 10/07/2013 7:38:02 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska




SAFE PASSAGE, KATHY!!!



I HAVE YOUR SIX!!!






"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)

44 posted on 10/07/2013 7:39:46 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Especially when the the leaves are dry and covering the ground. They sound like a dog on the roof too. Deer are so quiet.


45 posted on 10/07/2013 8:17:25 PM PDT by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; All

Hi MA!

*HUGS*

Thanks so much for posting the thread tonight, got back to my Mom’s house a little after 8:00 pm my time, and after a bit of chatting and unloading the car, finally got a chance to plug in.

Glad to be home, amazing time spent with family, and missed you all lots.

A week of good rest, and I will see you all next week.

Take care, and thanks for all of your help!


46 posted on 10/07/2013 8:29:55 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe
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To: ConorMacNessa

Home safe and sound...3.659/gal!

Thanks for keeping watch.


47 posted on 10/07/2013 8:32:08 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: laurenmarlowe

Get your rest! Talk soon, I hope! :) Hope you’re back in Texas for a while!


48 posted on 10/07/2013 8:39:18 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Sounds like a great party for a wonderful gal! :)

Nighty-night!


49 posted on 10/07/2013 8:40:15 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: LUV W

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50 posted on 10/07/2013 8:40:28 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Good evening and welcome home, lauren.

Was your drive uneventful? Any problems?

*HUGS*

Rest well!!!!!!!!! Maybe veg for a couple days to wind down. d:o)


51 posted on 10/07/2013 8:43:36 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: ConorMacNessa
GOD BLESS AMERICA!!

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well.
Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present.
Thank you for your service to our country.


52 posted on 10/07/2013 8:46:46 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: The Mayor

They sure do sound bigger than they are on the roof.


53 posted on 10/07/2013 8:55:07 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe
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, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?

54 posted on 10/08/2013 1:18:53 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: E.G.C.; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; Allegra; Mrs.Nooseman; beachn4fun; Jet Jaguar; Jack Deth; ...



55 posted on 10/08/2013 1:21:12 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: All
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?


56 posted on 10/08/2013 1:22:56 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.


Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art


57 posted on 10/08/2013 1:26:21 AM PDT by Kathy in Alaska ((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I love that old brass stuff.


58 posted on 10/08/2013 3:04:21 AM PDT by left that other site (You Shall Know the Truth, and the Truth Shall Set You Free...John 8:32)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..

Road Trip Time!

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families.

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Alaska? Brrrr
WooHOO there's Ma >>>>

DC Metroland Weather

~ Today... Chilly

~ Tonight... Chilly

WOW, the temps dropped like a rock
when the storm came through.

Still swamped here at work.
Had to peek in to say HI
to those who pinged me yesterday.

I can't stay
But, you...please stay.

Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

O P E N

Come on in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes,
conversation,
silliness,
and plain old BS

(kudos to Ma and ConorMacNessa for being members in the FR 300 club)

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.


59 posted on 10/08/2013 3:24:05 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

I was stationed in Alaska at Fort Wainwright for 2 years in the mid 80’s. My unit was the 283rd Medivac, we had Hueys UH-1H helicopters. Did once a month TDY at Fort Greely. At the time Fort Greely was sparce for facilitys but flying around Fort Greely and Big Delta was breath taking. Fort Greely did have an area near the airfield where Japanese prisoners were kept, barbed wire enclosures, and was a great trail to take on snow mobile.


60 posted on 10/08/2013 3:31:26 AM PDT by Ponyexpress9790
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