FReeper Canteen ~ Just Hangin' Cafe ~ 20 June 2014

June 19, 2014 | Canteen Crew

[beachn4fun]

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.

FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe

Come on in, we're open
Need a place just to hang out?
This is it.

We serve coffee, tea, conversation
and music.

Our AWESOME military,
our AWESOME allies,
and their families are welcomed
and honored here.

No worries in the FReeper Canteen
Just Hangin' Cafe.
Grab a cup and start a conversation.

You never know who you might meet in the Cafe.
Glad you could join us.
Enjoy your stay.

REMEMBER

Remember, the Canteen is a family friendly place.
We welcome the military, our allies, and their families.
Continued prayers for the success and completion of your mission.
Prayers for your safe return home.

[MEG33]

Good Evening To All
OH Joy...The Weekend Is Coming
Hope Yours Is Relaxing

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today? Still hot?

We have more rain clouds, but nary a drop here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Ma,

Hummers are still hanging out and humming past my shoulder.
Of course, he is looking for hummer food. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janes...((HUGS))...so when do you pack your bags and come home?

That guy does seem to have a problem of some sort.

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, henkster...((HUGS))...I did have a good, altho REALLY busy day. And I’m going home in 5 minutes. Hurrah!!

Are you having nice summer weather?

[SkyDancer]

Soon Kathy, soon. The boss seems to like the choice I made and will take him up for a flight test on Friday. He’s good so I don’t think he’ll have any problem. I’ll work with him getting him used to procedures and stuff. Of course he’ll have to be introduced to our pub night and all ... I’ll be sad leaving but happy to come home. I’ll be going back from time to time and also keep in touch via email.

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Kathy!

*HUGS*

I burst throgh the Sally Port so early this morning that the Chick Fil-A wasn't open yet so I had to settle for Mickey D's - a big step downward.

Very fast commutes today despite some sketchy weather. A fairly uneventful day at the Office.

I will not be present for tomorrow evening's festivities at the Canteen - I'm taking John-Man, his sister Mary and Trevor, Mary's sweetie-pie, to the Friday Parade at 8th & I - I don't expect to be home before midnight.

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy new grandbaby. Is her name Alison?

[henkster]

Go home and chill out. I’m sure it stays light very late up there.

Summer weather arrived. We had such a wonderful May and early June. Temps in the 70s, enough rain to keep everything green. It finally got hot this week. I went to a baseball game yesterday and got fried.

It was great.

[ConorMacNessa]

LIONS IN BATTLE!



Cpl. William Kyle Carpenter, USMC, MOH

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as an automatic rifleman with Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Regimental Combat Team One, 1st Marine Division (Forward), 1st Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in Helmand Province, Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on 21 November, 2010.

Lance Corporal Carpenter was a member of a platoon-sized coalition force comprised of two reinforced Marine rifle squads, partnered with an Afghan National Army squad. The platoon had established Patrol Base Dakota two days earlier in a small village in the Marja District in order to disrupt enemy activity and provide security for the local Afghan population.

Lance Corporal Carpenter and a fellow Marine were manning a rooftop security position on the perimeter of Patrol Base Dakota when the enemy initiated a daylight attack with hand grenades, one of which landed inside their sandbagged position. Without hesitation and with complete disregard for his own safety, Lance Corporal Carpenter moved towards the grenade in an attempt to shield his fellow Marine from the deadly blast. When the grenade detonated, his body absorbed the brunt of the blast, severely wounding him but saving the life of his fellow Marine.

By his undaunted courage, bold fighting spirit, and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of almost certain death, Lance Corporal Carpenter reflected great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service."

"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]

Howdy, Gal! (((hugs)))

Thank you! It’s very mysterious, huh!

Love stuff from Worth 1000. They never disappoint!

[left that other site]

Never heard of that site, but now i am going to check it out!

:-)

[luvie]

LOL! I’ll bet that’s what you looked like when MrsS called to tell you that you were a grammpa again! :)

[luvie]

Good evening, Megs! I guess my weekend was today, ‘cause I work tomorrow and Saturday! Darn! :)

[Jet Jaguar]

MOH ping at 32.

[SandRat]

Allison Elizabeth was 7.75” and 10.5# official time of birth was 12.22 PST.

MrsSR is already holding the new Princess.

[SandRat]

No, a Smile on my face biger than Jimmy Carter’s

[ConorMacNessa]

I received this link in an email from ExTexasRedhead:

Heartbreaking: those who dress fallen warriors for eternity

I have had occasion to join in more than a few military funerals, at Arlington and elsewhere, and I can testify that the Troops who provide this support - this Ministry - from the time our Fallen arrive from the war zone until the end of their funeral services - are outstanding Soldiers and exemplars of all that is good in our Military and our Beloved Nation.

At Arlington, the Old Guard, in addition to guarding the Tomb of the Unknowns and taking part in funerals of their fellow soldiers - and family members - in the Army, also provide the caisson support for all senior officers of all branches of our Military. My Father, as a Senior Officer in the Navy, had the horse-drawn caisson with the Old Guard, a Navy Band, Pallbearers and firing squad. The Navy Chaplain present presented me the Flag that draped his coffin with consummate dignity and rendered a hand salute.

Also present were two "Ladies of Arlington." They are a group of patriotic ladies who staff every funeral at Arlington National Cemetery to prevent any of our Fallen Bothers or Sisters being laid to rest without someone present to acknowledge their service and sacrifice.

I could discourse at great length about the reverent service provided by the Troops and civilians - many of whom are military family - to our Fallen.

God Bless Them, God Bless Them All, God Bless Them Good!

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)