FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 01 June 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

POOCH SMOOCH

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Abbie Johnson gets a kiss from Kona, her military service dog, after competing in swimming during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, June 20, 2016. DoD photo by Roger Wollenberg

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.

STOCKDALE SHOOT

Sailors participate in a small-arms, live-fire qualification shoot on the fantail of the USS Stockdale in the Philippine Sea, June 19, 2016. The guided-missile destroyer is helping to provide a ready force to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Stockdale is operating as part of the John C. Stennis Strike Group and Great Green Fleet on a regularly scheduled 7th Fleet deployment. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Andre T. Richard

WELL DECK ENTRY

ARABIAN GULF (June 18, 2016) A landing craft air cushion prepares to enter the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Arabian Gulf, June 18, 2016. The Boxer is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Seaman Eric Burgett

AIR RIFLES

Athletes compete with air rifles in a shooting competition during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, June 19, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

HELMET HELP

Air Force Lt. Col. Todd Larsen waits as flight equipment airmen fasten his helmet to prepare him for a flight on a U-2 Dragon Lady at Osan Air Base, South Korea, June 16, 2016. The U-2 flies at heights so great that its pilots are required to wear pressurized suits to compensate for lack of atmosphere. Larsen commands the 5th Reconnaissance Squadron. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Victor J. Caputo

GAME GRAB

Left to right: Army veteran Delvin Matson, Army veteran Jhoonar Barrera, Marine Corps veteran Jorge Salazar, Army veteran Alexander Shaw and Marine Corps veteran Jeremy Lake grab for the ball as soldiers defeat Marines to win gold in wheelchair basketball during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, NY, June 21, 2016. DoD photo by Roger Wollenberg

SQUAT STANCE

Air Force Capt. Benjamin Swope competes in the squat portion of Bagram’s Strongest Women and Men’s competition at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, June 18, 2016. Swope, assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron, was was the overall winner in the men's division for the squat, bench and deadlift. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justyn M. Freeman

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[Diana in Wisconsin]

Hi, Kathy! *WAVIES*

God Bless Our Troops!

[SkyDancer]

~ Off To Denver Friday For Four Days Flying ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

My goodness....just look at how fast you got in!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...up, up, and away!

Where ya gonna fly?

[PROCON]

Thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...still hot there?

We are in the mid 60s...very hot for us.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Diana grabs the gold!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Janey snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Pro bags the bronze!!

[PROCON]

It’s cooled into the 80’s here, a nice relief after the hot weekend.

[SandRat]

IN

[Sasparilla]

Great pictures!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

LITTLE SUPPORTER

Timothy Berg, 5, center, celebrates with Army team members after they won the gold medal
in basketball during the 2016 Department of Defense Warrior Games at the U.S.
Military Academy in West Point, NY June 21, 2016. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...still have house guests? Did you do pub night?

[SkyDancer]

Super!