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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 06 March 2014
Serving The Best Troops & Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/05/2014 5:59:36 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska




~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~


MCKINLEY MISSION

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies along the Alaska Range on its way to Kahiltna Glacier, AK, May 20, 2013. The helicopter transported eight soldiers and one Army civilian from Fort Wainwright to the National Park Service base camp on the glacier to begin to climb Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak. The climbers are assigned to U.S. Army Alaska's Northern Warfare Training Center and the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by John Pennell




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.




CONVOY WATCH

Army Spc. Joshua Kanavalov watches for activity as his convoy moves to their next location during convoy operations at Training Area 412 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, May 14, 2013. Kanavalov is assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo by Percy G. Jones


LIVE-FIRE TRAINING

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Oeser, left, teaches Afghan soldiers different weapon systems during a live-fire exercise near Camp Shorabak in Afghanistan's Helmand province, May 20, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe


CHINOOK EXIT

An Indian paratrooper exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the Yudh Abhyas bilateral training exercise on Fort Bragg, NC, May 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod



EYE-LEVEL INTERACTION

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Parsons interacts with Afghan children during a partnered operation with Afghan civil police officers in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. Parson is assigned to the Police Advisor Team Deleram. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe


DOOR DUTY

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Wolfe closes the doors of a tactical vehicle before departing Forward Operating Base Farah for a mission in Farah CIty, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. Wolfe, a platoon leader, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup


CANAL LEAP

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ray Perez-Rosa jumps over a water-filled ditch while on a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Perez-Rosa, an infantryman, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Julieanne Morse



'SENTRY' GEAR

Soldiers prepare for a site survey during Ardent Sentry 2013 on Savannah River Site, SC, May 20, 2013. The training exercise involves disaster response and coordination. More than 1,500 members of the South Carolina National Guard participated in a simulated hurricane strike along the state's coast. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson


NINA'S PAUSE

U.S. Army Spc. Chase Couturiax rests with his military working dog, Sgt. Nina, during a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Couturiax, a tactical explosives detection dog handler, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Julieanne Morse


CHECKPOINT PREP

U.S. Army Pfc. Edward J. Donohue provides security to prepare for a traffic checkpoint in the Panjwai district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province, May 15, 2013. Donohue is assigned to 2nd Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann




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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
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To: Kathy in Alaska


REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)




USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!






"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)

21 posted on 03/05/2014 7:00:20 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!


22 posted on 03/05/2014 7:07:58 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: SandRat

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

A Maddi nap on G-Pa’s lap?


23 posted on 03/05/2014 7:13:35 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska


Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors
and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!






"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)

24 posted on 03/05/2014 7:13:58 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: yarddog

The gang’s all here.

Good evening, yarddog.


25 posted on 03/05/2014 7:14:33 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

They look like they have been together long enough to be “comrades”.


26 posted on 03/05/2014 7:17:08 PM PST by yarddog (Romans 8: verses 38 and 39. "For I am persuaded".)
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To: ConorMacNessa

59 reboots later, I am going home. BAck in a bit.


27 posted on 03/05/2014 7:18:46 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska ((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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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)

28 posted on 03/05/2014 7:30:43 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa


Ward 5-C - NNMC Bethesda - 24 August 1969
Gen. Leonard Chapman, USMC, Annette Mitchell Vaughan, Mrs. Annette Mitchel, HM/2 Tom Mitchell



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

29 posted on 03/05/2014 7:37:44 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: LUV W

My pleasure!


30 posted on 03/05/2014 7:38:23 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; Kathy in Alaska; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; ...
A little something for the art-lovers. :)

31 posted on 03/05/2014 7:39:56 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Great photo.


32 posted on 03/05/2014 7:40:17 PM PST by Gene Eric (Don't be a statist!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Thank you for the thread!

Supposed to be 38 Friday, until then it has been in teens daily.
Hopefully we are about to make that turn, God I hope so.


33 posted on 03/05/2014 7:43:21 PM PST by The Mayor (Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
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To: Gene Eric
Thanks, Gene Eric! It's great to see you this evening! I hope you're doing well these days!



America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

34 posted on 03/05/2014 7:50:29 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...


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!



Missing Man Setting

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
(Click)


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)

35 posted on 03/05/2014 7:52:15 PM PST by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: LUV W

Jan Van Eck...funniest one! LOL!


36 posted on 03/05/2014 7:57:05 PM PST by left that other site
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yep...we keep on rockin’ in the free world.


37 posted on 03/05/2014 7:59:07 PM PST by left that other site
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To: LUV W

I really enjoyed the Art Tour! :-)


38 posted on 03/05/2014 8:01:48 PM PST by left that other site
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To: left that other site

“they all look like Putin”? VERY funny!


39 posted on 03/05/2014 8:03:15 PM PST by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
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To: LUV W

They really do look Putin.

They left out this one:

If it looks like a 1980’s dot matrix printout, it’s by Seurat.


40 posted on 03/05/2014 8:05:47 PM PST by left that other site
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