FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 23 October 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

RED FLAG AGGRESSOR

A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon Aggressor and other aircraft fly over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex during Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 10-1 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Oct. 8, 2009. Red Flag is a Pacific Air Forces-directed field training exercise that gives aircrews their first 10 flights in simulated air combat conditions. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Boitz

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.

MEALTIME

U.S. Marine Capt. Francisco X. Zavala shows an Afghan villager how to open a meal ready-to-eat after a shura in the Buji Bhast Pass, Afghanistan, Oct. 10, 2009. U.S. Marine photo by Lance Cpl. John Hitesman

MAPQUESTING

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Kevin Jewell, right, talks to his sergeants before determining the best route to take during a patrol near Combat Outpost Herrera, Paktiya province, Afghanistan, Oct. 13, 2009. Jewell is assigned to Apache Troop, 1st Squadron, 40th Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew Smith

Emmylou Harris ~ Bluebird Wine

Sam The Sham & The Pharoahs ~ Wooly Bully

Bette Miller ~ Wind Beneath My Wings

Huey Lewis & The News ~ Jacob’s Ladder

Crystal Gayle & Eddie Rabbitt ~ You and I

SEARCHER

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Straight maintains watch aboard a fishing vessel in the Gulf of Aden, Oct. 14, 2009. Straight is assigned to the USS Anzio, which is the flagship for Combined Task Force 151, a multinational task force established to conduct counterpiracy operations off the coast of Somalia. Straight is a member of the visit, board, search and seizure team. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Matthew Bash

UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES KEEP WATCH IN AFGHANISTAN

Army Spc. Mitchell Matney launches a Raven unmanned aerial vehicle at Combat Outpost Nagil in Afghanistan’s Laghman province, Oct. 13, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Derek L. Kuhn

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Lionel Richie ~ Say You, Say Me

Van Halen ~ Ice Cream Man

Elvis ~ Somebody Bigger Than You Or I

Everly Brothers ~ That Silver Haired Daddy of Mine

Louis Jordan & The Tympani Five ~ Is You Is or Is You Ain’t My Baby

WARRIORS’ RIDE

Team Wounded Warrior shoots the rapids down the Gauley River during the first day of the 2009 All-Military Wilderness Challenge in Nee and Galey River, West Virginia. The Wilderness Challenge is a competition between military teams from across the country Oct. 8 through Oct 10, 2009, in five extreme outdoor events. Marines from the "Dale Milton Racing" team from Camp Lejune, N.C. won the 9th annual Wilderness Challenge, completing all five events in a time of 7:17:41. U.S. Navy photo by Mark Piggott

BRACHA BATTLE

U.S. Marines fire at enemy forces during an attack on Patrol Base Bracha in the Garmsir district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 9, 2009. The Marines, assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment, are deployed with Regimental Combat Team 3. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau

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[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!!

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.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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in keeping the Canteen doors open.

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The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[Army Air Corps]

In.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Ma for this evenings thread! *hugs*

[mylife]

Thats actually the Gauley river in the rafting pic

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[SandRat]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
eyedigress

[ExGeeEye]

Hiya! Chilly wet gorebull warning here.

[SandRat]

Scissors Bearer

An Iraqi girl stands with a tray holding a pair of scissors for the ribbon cutting
ceremony at the Al Moa'amen school near Nasiriyah, Dhi Qar, Iraq, Oct. 15.
The school will provide primary and secondary education to 120 local children.

Photo by Pfc. Ernest E. Sivia III, Joint Combat Camera Center-Iraq.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, eye!!

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[SandRat]

Silent Spectator

A stray cat looks on during a graduation ceremony at the Jamea Sewing and
Computer Center outside of Baghdad, Oct. 12. The Center teaches women and
young adults sewing and computer skills to foster economic development.

Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Edwin L. Wriston, Joint Combat Camera Center-Iraq.

[Dust in the Wind]

Good evening Kathy.

Rained out here. Almost 2 inches in my gauge and sloppy back roads are the norm.

[LUV W]

Happy Birthday, Flyboy!
Many happy returns of the day!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And you are 1st....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Dust...((HUGS))...they are dithering here over whether we will have rain or white stuff. Don’t get stuck in the mud!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Ex...((HUGS))...stay warm. That gorebull warming needs to be watched.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in 2nd is....AAC!!

[The Mayor]

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October 23, 2009

Close On His Heels

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READ: Matthew 4:18-25

Follow Me, and I will make you fishers of men. —Matthew 4:19

Stan and Jennifer were speaking at a mission conference in Marion, North Carolina, after their first term of service on the field.

Jennifer told of a Bible study she had held with one woman. The two were discussing Matthew 4:19, and the woman told Jennifer about a word in her native language, which means follow. She said, “It is the word for following closely, not at a distance.”

To illustrate, Jennifer held up slippers used by the native women, showing one far behind the other. Then she moved one slipper right up against the back of the other one, and said that the word means “to follow right on one’s heels.” It suggests that we are to follow Jesus as closely as possible.

Later, when Jennifer was reading over the journal she had been keeping, she was surprised to see that she had often questioned, “Is Jesus enough?” She had been working her way through culture shock, loneliness, illness, and childlessness. At times she had felt far from Christ. But when through prayer and faith she had drawn as close to Him as she could, walking “right on His heels,” He had calmed her soul, restored her strength, and given her peace.

Are you feeling far from the Lord—empty, weak, and afraid? It’s time to follow close on His heels.

God, give me the faith of a little child!
A faith that will look to Thee—
That never will falter and never fail,
But follow Thee trustingly. —Showerman

The closer we walk with God, the clearer we see His guidance.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 1-2; 1 Timothy 3

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[LUV W]

Yippeeeeee! It’s finally (nearly) Friday!

I don’t know what I am so excited about...I have to work on
Saturday! LOL!

Anyway...happy weekend to you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

SIGNAL SEARCH - U.S. Marines try to find a satellite signal on Forward Operating Base Geronimo in the Nawa district in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Oct. 11, 2009. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 5th Marine Regiment. The satellite feed will bring in a signal from the United States to improve morale and provide a sense of home while in a combat zone. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. William Greeson

[Army Air Corps]

Woohoo! That’s the power of barbeque.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Woohoo...thanks, AZ, for the white tribute to our troops. *HUGS*

A safe commute home? A good day?

[eyedigress]

I’ve been ratted out! Thank you all very much. My prayers to all and especially our troops. God Bless :^)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top 3....AZ is here!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[mylife]

For anyone interested in whitewater rafting.

I would start with the Youghioghenny river and the graduate to the New river gorge which the Gauley river feeds. The Upper Gauley is all class IV and V rapids and is for experienced rafters

[LUV W]

We have spies everywhere! LOL!

God bless YOU, too, for your constant support of our troops....my son being one if them. Another Air Force guy! :D

[Kathy in Alaska]

I didn't tell anyone you were only 21......

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my....looks like a good test of rafting skills.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Scoutmaster & thanks for the “good” news! *hugs*

[Dust in the Wind]

The sun was shining at sundown here but only an hour and a half north the white stuff is over boot tops. It is a cool evening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Gut Shabbes, Mooch....settled back in after your travels?

[SandRat]

They'd been back to this animal shelter at least five times. It was been weeks now since they started all of this, the mother told the volunteer.

'What is it she keeps asking for?' the volunteer asked. 'Puppy size!' replied the mother.

'Well, we have plenty of puppies, if that's what she's looking for.'

'I know..... we have seen most of them,' the mom said in frustration...

Just then her litle girl came walking into the office

'Well, did you find one?' asked her mom.

'No, not this time,' she said with sadness in her voice. 'Can we come back on the weekend?'

The two women looked at each other, shook their heads and laughed

'You never know when we will get more dogs. Fortunately, there's always a supply,' the volunteer said.

The little girl took her mother by the hand and headed to the door. 'Don't worry, I'll find one this weekend,' she said.

Over the next few days both Mom and Dad had long conversations with her. They both felt she was being too particular.

'It's this weekend or we're not looking any more,' Dad finally said in frustration.

'We don't want to hear anything more about puppy size, either,' Mom added.

Sure enough, they were the first ones in the shelter on Saturday morning . By now the little girl knew her way around, so she ran right for the section housing the smaller dogs.

Tired of the routine, mom sat in the small waiting room at the end of the first row of cages. There was an observation window so you could see the animals during times when visitors weren't permitted.

The little walked slowly from cage to cage, kneeling periodically to take a closer look. One by one the dogs were brought out and she held each one.

One by one she said, 'Sorry, but you're not the one.'

It was the last cage on this last day in search of the perfect pup. The volunteer opened the cage door and the child carefully picked up the dog and held it closely. This time she took a little longer.

'Mom, that's it! I found the right puppy! He's the one! I know it!' She screamed with joy. 'It's the puppy size!'

'But it's the same size as all the other puppies you held over the last few weeks,' Mom said.

'No not size... The sighs. When I held him in my arms, he sighed,' she said. 'Don't you remember? When I asked you one day what love is, you told me love depends on the sighs of your heart. The more you love, the bigger the sigh!'

The two women looked at each other for a moment. Mom didn't know whether to laugh or cry. As she stooped down to hug the child, she did a little of both.

'Mom, every time you hold me, I sigh. When you and Daddy come home from work and hug each other, you both sigh. I knew I would find the right puppy if it sighed when I held it in my arms,' she said. Then, holding the puppy up close to her face, she said, 'Mom, he loves me. I heard the sighs of his heart!'

Close your eyes for a moment and think about the love that makes you sigh. I not only find it in the arms of my loved ones, but in the caress of a sunset, the kiss of the moonlight and the gentle brush of cool air on a hot day. They are the sighs of our World. Take the time to stop and listen; you will be surprised at what you hear. 'Life is not measured by the breaths we take, but by the moments which take our breath away.'

I hope your life is filled with Sighs!!!

Appreciate every single thing you have, especially your friends! Life is too short and friends are too few.

[eyedigress]

You didn’t have to tell me who it was. :^) Thanks again. It is nice.

[mylife]

Happy Birthday Bigeye!

[AZamericonnie]

Happy birthday eyedigress & many happy returns of the day! *hugs*

[SandRat]

Evenin’ *hugs*

[eyedigress]

Thanks MY.

[eyedigress]

Thanks Connie. We hope to do an AZ tour with me as a guide next summer. We shall see. :^)

[LUV W]

Saluting all our Canteen Heroes...
....and ALL our troops around the world!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii....((HUGS))....rounding out all the prizes I have.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WooHoo!!! A new school...the future awaits!! Thanks, Sand. ((HUGS))