FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 29 November 2018

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ALLIGATOR DAGGER

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Christopher Smith offloads from a French landing craft during a simulated amphibious assault as part of exercise Alligator Dagger, a bilateral combat rehearsal with U.S. and French forces, on Arta Beach, Djibouti, Dec. 20, 2017. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jessica Y. Lucio

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.

MAYPORT EVENING

A harbor patrol boat speeds past the amphibious transport dock ship USS New York as it sits pierside at Naval Station Mayport, FL, Dec. 23, 2017. USS New York is preparing for a scheduled deployment next year. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class David Holmes

PRESSURE SUIT

Air Force Airman 1st Class Gangyoung Seo, 9th Physiological Support Squadron launch and recovery technician, communicates to Air Force Capt. Robert, 1st Reconnaissance Squadron U-2 Dragon Lady pilot, while preparing to conduct a training mission at Beale Air Force Base, CA, Dec. 19, 2017. Seo and the team in the launch and recovery element are responsible for dressing a pilot in the full-pressure suit and ensuring systems are fully functional to sustain altitudes up to 70,000 feet. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Ramon A. Adelan

HURRICANE HELP

Army Corps of Engineers Quality Assurance Specialist Amy Tillery observes as a contracted crew works to straighten a recently placed power pole in Cidra, Puerto Rico on Dec. 25, 2017. The previous pole along with most others in the area had either been broken or toppled by Hurricane Irma and Maria. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Gerald Rogers

VENOM VIEW

Navy Seaman Ryan Sharland directs a UH-1Y Venom helicopter on the flight deck of the USS San Diego in the Indian Ocean, Dec. 28, 2017. The ship is operating in the Indo-Asia Pacific region to strengthen partnerships and serve as a ready-response force for any type of contingency. The helicopter is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 161. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin A. Schoenberger

HELPING HAND

Army Spc. Johnie Marquez, right, and Pvt. John Momberger help Nathaniel Beckstrom, a Cub Scout, over a rope line during Schofield Days at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, Dec. 28, 2017. The soldiers are assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's 2nd Squadron, 14th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Infantry Brigade Combat Team. The Army community relations event enables soldiers to conduct, teach and share techniques they use to serve and protect the nation. Army photo by Staff Sgt. David N. Beckstrom

WELDER READINESS

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Craig Ryan prepares to operate an arc welder aboard the USS Wasp in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 27, 2017. The Wasp is transiting to Sasebo, Japan, to conduct a turnover with the USS Bonhomme Richard as the forward-deployed flagship of the amphibious forces in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Taylor King

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Hope you’re staying warm!

[luvie]

LOL! Looks like he’d be pretty easy to spot. Or to track. He’d leave a trail of drool to follow. :)

[mylife]

The goofball will show up LOL

[radu]

Howdy, LUV!

That photo touches the heart every time it’s seen.

Hope your day was a good one. Did Peaches behave or did he wake you up a gazillion times during the night?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...strange weather today.

Light rain as I drove to work. Then a couple hours of snow...had to get 2” off the car before driving home. Streets sloppy wet. Maybe a little snow overnight. Then 39 and rain on Saturday. Too much ice.

Any snow for you yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...did the rain stop yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hi, my...her pilot sure would need a good suit.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...any let up with the rain? Penny staying dry? Are you making any pub nights?

Oh...how’s your car?

[luvie]

I hope so. His owner must be so worried! I sure would be.

[luvie]

Hey, there, radu! Hope you had a good day and that the weather is improving in your area.

It was a good day! Peaches was pretty good last night. He just kept me warm. The only time I woke was when either of us changed positions. Plus I took 1/2 a benadryl because my allergies were so awful I thought I was drowning! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

BOWLING HELP

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Zachary Harless, a platoon sergeant with Charlie Company, Battalion Landing Team, 1st Battalion, 1st Marines, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, helps a local child as she rolls a bowling ball down a ramp at the Camp Hansen bowling alley, Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Dec. 23, 2017. Local children of the Smile Family Daycare and their parents were invited to spend an afternoon of fun and food as part of the community relations event. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. Ernest Hagewood

[radu]

Not much improvement in the weather so far other than lack of wind. Cold again today. It’s supposed to hit mid 50s tomorrow and even warmer through the weekend BUT it’ll be wet. Oh well, at least it’ll be rain and not snow. Gotta look for that silver lining. :-)

Nice of Peaches to behave himself. That Benadryl might have helped a little ..... comatose enough you didn’t feel him squirm around. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Made it home before the temps dropped below freezing...so roads coming home were mostly sloppy, sloppy wet. But, always lurking were icy spots. Mostly everyone was being really careful and I had to contend with 2 cars speeding and weaving in and out changing lanes. IDIOTS!!! I hope they slide off the road and hurt their cars.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I LOVE that picture of one of our troops being protected by his best friend...ready to take on all comers.

[luvie]

LOL! I think I squirmed around more than he did. He stayed at the foot of the bed till I had finally gotten comfortable before he curled up beside me. He knows my habits. That’s kind of scary. :)

Gee, I wish your good weather would come sooner rather than later. I know you hate having to bundle up when you get out and about. I sure wish we’d get some of that rain you’ll have. Indeed, thank goodness it isn’t snow.

[radu]

Glad you got home in one piece. There’s always a fool or two out there making it dangerous for everyone else. We have them here, too, and I always wish the same thing you do. And of course, don’t want them taking out anyone when they slide off the road.

[luvie]

I love it too. That dog would die for that man and I’m sure the man would die trying to save his furry buddy. It really is the picture of unconditional love.

[radu]

Aaaaaaah, so YOU kept HIM awake. LOL

It would be nice if we could just have normal temps for a while, which are around 50 to 60 degrees. These yo-yoing temps are driving us nuts.

We can use the rain we’ll get because we really haven’t had all that much this month. But I’d still share some with ya if I knew how. :-)

[luvie]

It takes me longer to doze off...but HE’S the one that wakes me up in the middle of the night because he’s got a hole in the bottom of the food dish...or he wants in the window that’s behind the bed. Silly cat. And right now, I hear Ginger picking at the screen in the back window wanting in. Any bets that he comes in, too? LOL!

I hear ya on the yo-yoing temps. It’s a wonder we’re not all sick from it.

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good Thursday morning and ((HUGS)) to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

How's everyone doing this morning?