~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
ICY CLIMB
Army National Guard Soldiers climb an ice-covered cliff at Smugglers' Notch in Jeffersonville, VT, Jan. 28, 2017. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Sarah Mattison
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.
WELDING WORK
Air Force Tech. Sgt. Gregory Kirchner welds a metal plate in the metals fabrication shop at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Jan. 27, 2017. Kirchner is assigned to the 3rd Maintenance Squadron. The aircraft metals technology airmen measure broken or worn parts, draw working sketches, make templates, perform precision grinding and remove deposits from parts. They also write programs for machines using manual and computer-aided manufacturing. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher
ARRIVAL SURPRISE
A Marine embraces his family as he returns to Camp Lejeune, NC, Jan 23, 2017. The Marine is assigned to the Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response Africa. The unit supports operations, contingencies and security cooperation in the U.S. Africa Command area of responsibility. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexander Mitchell
FLAG REFLECTIONS
An airman assigned to the 50th Space Wing holds a flag as he participates in a monthly wing retreat ceremony at Schriever Air Force Base near Colorado Springs, CO, Jan. 30, 2017. Air Force photo by Dennis Rogers
ACTIVE SHOOTER EXERCISE
Airman 1st Class Valeri Chia reports her status during an active-shooter exercise at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, Jan. 30, 2017. The exercise was part of routine training to help provide a safe and secure environment on the base. Chia is a patrolman assigned to the 88th Security Forces Squadron. Air Force photo by R.J. Oriez
ORION LIGHTS
A P-3C Orion assigned to Patrol Squadron 46 sits on Naval Air Station Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, WA, Jan. 30, 2017. The squadron is conducting training exercises to maintain proficiency for its upcoming deployment. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex J. Cole
DRILL PRACTICE
Members of the John Jay High School drill team perform during Air Education and Training Command's 75th Anniversary Extravaganza at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, Jan. 23, 2017. The event celebrated the command's history of transforming civilians into airmen and its contribution to the future success of the Air Force. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stormy Archer
