FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 24 June 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MEDAL EMOTION

Robert Wright, a World War II veteran paratrooper and medic, reacts with emotion before receiving the French Legion of Honor medal on the 67th anniversary of D-Day in Sainte Mere Eglise, France, June 6, 2011. Wright and fellow medic, Ken Moore, cared for more than 70 injured allied and German troops in the Angoville church before the town was liberated. Wright served with the 101st Airborne Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

SECURING THE HOMEFRONT

Air Force Senior Airman Tracy Mauch, front, and Tech. Sgt. Brad Schenck sandbag a home along the Missouri River in Bismarck, N.D., June 2, 2011. Mauch is assigned to the North Dakota Air National Guard's 119th Logistical Readiness Squadron and Schneck is assigned to the 119th Wing's Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp

STONE STEPS

U.S. Army Spc. Joshua M. McLay shows Afghan soldiers how to properly sight an M14 rifle during Operation Stone Steps at Nangalam Base in eastern Afghanistan's Kunar province, May 31, 2011. U.S. soldiers trained the Afghan soldiers on various marksmanship and weapons training throughout the four-day operation. McLay is an infantry squad designated marksman assigned to the 25th Infantry Division's Company A, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt 1st Class Mark Burrell

PURPLE HEART HONOR

U.S. Defense Secretary Robert M. Gates presents the Purple Heart to U.S. Army Lt. Col. Alan Streeter for wounds received when his combat outpost was attacked at a forward operating base in Afghanistan, June 6, 2011. DOD photo by Cherie Cullen

JOPLIN CLEANUP

Navy Chief Petty Officer Mike Shea helps a crane operator move a wrecked vehicle during tornado cleanup efforts in Joplin, Mo., June 4, 2011. Shea is assigned to the attack submarine USS Missouri. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Ryan Sullivan

MEMORIAL SALUTE

A World War II veteran salutes the U.S. flag during a memorial ceremony in Angoville, France, June 4, 2011, to honor fallen comrades who died liberating the city and surrounding areas following the allied invasion of Normandy. Angoville residents hold the memorial ceremony every year. The veteran was a former paratrooper assigned to the 101st Airborne Division. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

HERO’S HANDSHAKE

U.S. Army Gen. David H. Petraeus, commander of U.S. and international forces in Afghanistan, left, congratulates Army Pfc. Kevin F. Nieves after awarding the young man a Bronze Star Medal for Valor on Camp Phoenix in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 4, 2011. Nieves is assigned to Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 181st Infantry Regiment, Massachusetts National Guard. Nieves also received the Purple Heart; the medals were for his actions defending Camp Phoenix from an attack April 2, 2011. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. James Lally

UNDERWATER PASS

Students at the Naval Diving and Salvage Training Center play underwater football to cool down after physical training in Panama, City, Fla., June 3, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Abraham Essenmacher

COLOR BARS

U.S. Army Sgts. Eric Brondyke, left, and Walkerson Bastia provide security as members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul survey the construction progress of a new addition to the Shah Joy Hospital in Afghanistan's Zabul province, June 4, 2011. Brondyke and Bastia are assigned to the team's security forces. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Brian Ferguson

BREAK AWAY

The Spanish navy frigate ESPS Almirante Juan De Borbon, left, breaks away from the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush, signaling the end of the Spanish frigate's integration with the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group. Borbon joined the strike group in September 2010 and participated in all pre-deployment work-ups. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nicholas Hall

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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

[ConorMacNessa]

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[The Mayor]

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Because
June 24, 2011

One day, my toddler exclaimed, “I love you, Mom!” I was curious about what makes a 3-year-old tick, so I asked him why he loved me. He answered, “Because you play cars with me.” When I asked if there was any other reason, he said, “Nope. That’s it.” My toddler’s response made me smile. But it also made me think about the way I relate to God. Do I love and trust Him just because of what He does for me? What about when the blessings disappear?

Job had to answer these questions when catastrophes claimed his children and demolished his entire estate. His wife advised him: “Curse God and die!” (2:9). Instead, Job asked, “Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity?” (v.10). Yes, Job struggled after his tragedy—he became angry with his friends and questioned the Almighty. Still, he vowed, “Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him” (13:15).

Job’s affection for his heavenly Father didn’t depend on a tidy solution to his problems. Rather, he loved and trusted God because of all that He is. Job said, “God is wise in heart and mighty in strength” (9:4).

Our love for God must not be based solely on His blessings but because of who He is.

Shall we accept the good from God
But fuss when trials are in sight?
Not if our love is focused on
The One who always does what’s right. —Sper

Focusing on the character of God
helps us to take our eyes off our circumstances.

Read: Job 2

Shall we indeed accept good from God, and shall we not accept adversity? —Job 2:10

Bible in a year:
Job 1-2; Acts 7:22-43

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
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)
Diver Dave USN
Drumbo USN
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
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
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC4 Adam USA (nephew of Repeal The 17th)
SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
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 Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
SSGT The Black Knight USAF
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
Vineyard USN
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

PAST AND PRESENT

Fred Morgan, a World War II veteran who landed in Normandy as a U.S. Army paratrooper medic with the 82nd Airborne Division during the allied invasion of France, embraces the current commanding general of the division, U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Jim Huggins, at La Fiere, France, June 5, 2011. Morgan and another veteran medics were present for the dedication of a memorial plaque to allied medics at a memorial to paratroopers. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

[SkyDancer]

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!

[SkyDancer]

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind....Mac snags the silver!!

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Kathy for this evenings thread! *hugs*

TGIF!!!!!!!:)

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...can’t see the pictures til I get home. But, I’m out of here shortly.

Hope all is going well for you and your mates.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks very much for tonight's thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!