FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 16 May 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Dad Dancing With His “Dandelion”!

Leaders from across the 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conduct the “Dandelion Ball” on Fort Belvoir, VA, April 6, 2024. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

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Military Kids Are The Best!

Children from the 97th Air Mobility Wing (AMW) pose for a photo with base leadership and Robert Garrison, city of Altus mayor, during the Kid's Deployment Line at Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma, April 6, 2024. During the event, Garrison signed a proclamation declaring April the official "Month of the Military Child" in Altus. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kari Degraffenreed)

And We’re Up!!

Soldiers with the Presidential Salute Battery (PSB), HHC, 1st Battalion, 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) leave via UH-60 Blackhawks on Fort McNair, DC., April 15, 2024. PSB left Fort McNair en route to Marine Corps Base Quantico in order to conduct their quarterly live fire exercise. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Ethan Scofield)

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[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((Hugs))) Had a great day touring folks around the Puget Sound.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...hope you are enjoying spring every day.

My snow is gone and we had a bit of rain, so things are greening up quickly. My spring cleanup is scheduled for the week of 5/19

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

You made it to Hump Day. I hope you have a chance to catch your breath this evening and pillow time will be early.

It was a pretty day up there and a busy one at Lake Hood. The highlight was the owner taking the Grumman Goose out for a spin late this morning. Love dat funky plane. A very COOL funky plane.

It's greening up quickly and looking more beautiful every day up there. People are getting out to hang around the edge of the lake to watch the seaplanes take off and land. It was quite a show for a while today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML..((HUGS))...hope you and Tippy are enjoying spring weather and some nice long walks.

And...Blue is home, so I bet you two have been enjoying your reunion.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...sounds like the tours were fun today,

And so nice that you had nice weather.

[luvie]

Always remember our brave troops!
They are the best of the BEST!!❤️🇺🇸💙

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Military pics/culture so uplifting!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Did you ever get any rain today?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...have the storms finally moved away?

We have had sun most of the day...I just spent a few minutes on the deck and it is so nice.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Nope. No rain for us. Just warm and pretty windy. It’s still too breezy to sit outside.

How ‘bout you? Did you have a warmer, dry day today?

[radu]

Yes, the storms have moved out for now. More coming through Friday. *sigh*

YAY!! FINALLY some deck time! Nice to relax for a minute in sunshine, isn’t it? Rejuvenating.

Clouds to the west but nary a cloud in sight over your side of town. It’s a gorgeous view right now.

[radu]

Bummer. I hoped you get a little rain at least.

It was warmer here and dry. Windy, too, of course. That’s just not going to let up any time soon apparently.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! You had a front row seat....and what a show it was to watch the Grumman Goose.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...I see you brought your own helicopter.

We WILL remember them!