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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska ~ 12 MAR 2013
Serving The Best Troops And Veterans In The World!! | The Canteen Crew

Posted on 03/11/2013 6:00:00 PM PDT by laurenmarlowe

 
 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska

Offutt Air Force Base (Offutt AFB) is a U.S. Air Force installation near Omaha in Sarpy County, Nebraska. It is the headquarters of the U.S. Strategic Command, the Air Force Weather Agency, and the 55th Wing. Its legacy includes the construction of the first two bombers to drop atomic bombs and nearly 30 years as the aerial command center for the U.S. in case of nuclear war during the Cold War.

Offutt’s diverse missions and global responsibilities put it on the cutting edge of the Air Force’s transformation. Each branch of the US military is represented among the approximately 12,000 military and federal employees assigned here. Offutt is a beautiful community situated near the Missouri River in the rolling hills of southeastern Nebraska.

Air Combat Command is the primary force provider of combat airpower to America's warfighting commands. To support global implementation of national security strategy, ACC operates fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, battle-management and electronic-combat aircraft. It also provides command, control, communications and intelligence systems, and conducts global information operations.

As a force provider, ACC organizes, trains, equips and maintains combat-ready forces for rapid deployment and employment while ensuring strategic air defense forces are ready to meet the challenges of peacetime air sovereignty and wartime air defense.

 ACC numbered air forces provide the air component to U.S. Central and Southern Commands with Headquarters ACC serving as the air component to U.S. Northern and Joint Forces Commands. ACC also augments forces to U.S. European, Pacific and Strategic Commands.

Learn More About Offutt Air Force Base Here!

The Strategic Air and Space Museum is a museum focusing on United States Air Force military aircraft and nuclear missiles located near Ashland, Nebraska, along Interstate 80 south of Omaha, Nebraska. The objective of the museum is to preserve and display historic aircraft, missile, and space vehicles and provide educational resources. The museum is regarded as having one of the top collections of strategic aircraft.

The Strategic Air & Space Museum is regarded as the nation's foremost facility of its kind, the $29.5 million museum opened on May 16, 1998, and preserves aircraft and missiles for future generations. The Museum is a 300,000 square foot building that features a glass atrium, two aircraft display hangars, a traveling exhibit area, a children's interactive gallery, a 200-seat theater, a Museum store, an aircraft restoration gallery, and a snack bar. The glass atrium is a breathtaking structure constructed of 525 glass panels that encase the awesome Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird.

Visit The Strategic Air And Space Museum 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: Kathy in Alaska

Hi (((Kathy)))
I’m so sorry to read your news of your Dad. My prayers for you and your family.
HUGS


121 posted on 03/12/2013 3:14:35 AM PDT by GodBlessUSA (God Bless Our Military Heroes! (("Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them"))
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Tuesday Morning Coffee Bump.


122 posted on 03/12/2013 3:48:33 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; ..

Once again it's time for the

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

A W E S O M E

military, our allies, and their families

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

DC Metroland Weather

~ Today...A drenching rain tapering to a few showers late.
Thunder possible. High 58F.
SSW winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph.
1 to 2 inches of rain expected.

~ Tonight... Generally clear. Low 37F.
Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.

Yup, we're getting rain.
Good on one hand, not so on the other.

FYI - I had to order new laptop and it is on it's way
but them and me are on a race to the finish...
meaning will it get here before I have to post the FRiday thread?

Going to make my rounds quickly this morning and then dive back into work.
I'm almost caught up (at least until the boss comes in)
and may have more time tomorrow.

With that being said...I'm off.


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

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM


BAUDER, JAMES REGINALD
9/21/1966
North Vietnam

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.


123 posted on 03/12/2013 4:38:58 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Yuppers. I hope the larger ones would start biting soon.


124 posted on 03/12/2013 4:43:31 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: Kathy in Alaska; txradioguy; beachn4fun; StarCMC; Lady Jag; laurenmarlowe; tomkow6; GodBlessUSA; ...











Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 44º at the house this morning.





125 posted on 03/12/2013 4:44:46 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: beachn4fun

Good morning beach and (((HUGS))).


126 posted on 03/12/2013 4:46:56 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

Happy (?) Tuesday.


127 posted on 03/12/2013 5:04:42 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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To: MEG33

Thank You, Meg!

((((HUGS))))


128 posted on 03/12/2013 5:05:00 AM PDT by left that other site (Worry is the darkroom that developes negatives.)
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To: beachn4fun

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


129 posted on 03/12/2013 5:05:51 AM PDT by E.G.C.
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To: Kathy in Alaska

Linda will be staying at the place where i originally FOUND her, so she will be with folks who know and love her.


130 posted on 03/12/2013 5:07:57 AM PDT by left that other site (Worry is the darkroom that developes negatives.)
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To: y'all; Arrowhead1952; beachn4fun; E.G.C.; GodBlessUSA; ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska; HiJinx; ...

It's toooo early to be mornin', Early Birds!
Everyone should be still sleeping, right?
It's supposed to be warmer today...
...ok. I guess it's nearly spring! :)
All of you have a Terrific Tuesday!
(((hugs)))

131 posted on 03/12/2013 5:13:26 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: LUV W

Good morning LUV and (((HUGS))). We may hit 77 this afternoon.


132 posted on 03/12/2013 5:15:39 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: beachn4fun

I’ll try to get my garden planted today. We had 1.5” rain early Sunday morning and I had just tilled the dirt, so it may be too muddy.


133 posted on 03/12/2013 5:17:52 AM PDT by Arrowhead1952 (Dims are stupid, period. End of conversation.)
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To: Arrowhead1952

G’ mornin’, Arrow! (((hugs)))

Supposed to be in the high 60s here and then lower 70s tomorrow.

Bright sunshine. ho-hum! LOL!


134 posted on 03/12/2013 5:25:29 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: E.G.C.

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

Another busy day, and rainy.

Howz it out your way?


135 posted on 03/12/2013 5:31:18 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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To: LUV W

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

FYI - Hubby is finally liking the necklace. He was afraid of it at first (thought it was too fragile). Now, he wears it on weekends. Now he wants a bracelet. UGH! LOL


136 posted on 03/12/2013 5:33:31 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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To: darkwing104

WOO HOO! Dangerous Duck ((HUGS))


137 posted on 03/12/2013 5:34:43 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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To: beachn4fun

Howdy to you, too, Early Bird!

Glad he is finally wearing it! Our stuff is pretty rugged, so
tell him to wear it and enjoy it. We have a new bracelet....
LOL!


138 posted on 03/12/2013 5:35:39 AM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos!)
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To: laurenmarlowe

Retired here 1981 as Dir engineering 4000th Space Gp.Was there 62-64 as a space weather officer.


139 posted on 03/12/2013 5:35:52 AM PDT by larryjohnson (USAF(Ret))
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Awww Kathy, so sorry.

IMO, you made the right decision.

Palliative Care unit. This unit is “comfort without cure”

I've read about them. They're like Hospice, and I hope we have something like that here.

May God be with you & family during this moment in the wilderness.

140 posted on 03/12/2013 5:38:52 AM PDT by beachn4fun (Why are Hispanics being given special treatment?)
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