FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 02 August 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

USS LEXINGTON VET

Harry Frey, a World War II veteran, discusses his time serving aboard the USS Lexington with sailors assigned to the USS Halsey in Brisbane, Australia, May 5, 2012. Frey survived a bombing aboard the Lexington during the Battle of Coral Sea. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Christopher Farrington

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.

HELPING HAND

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Angelo Anderson lends a helping hand to retired Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Oswald Gould during the cycling event at the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 1, 2012. Anderson is a hospital corpsman and Gould was an aviation machinist's mate. More than 200 wounded, ill or injured service members from the U.S. and British armed forces are competing in the games, which run until May 5. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Danals

RED WAVE

A U.S. Navy Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL candidate waves a flare during a simulated dive casualty drill during training at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado, Calif., April 26, 2012. Dive training is the second training phase that BUD/S candidates must complete. The Navy SEALs are the maritime component of special operations forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the air, land and sea. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique M. Canales

AIR PISTOL COMPETITION

Veteran Justin Miller takes aim during the 2012 Warrior Games during the Air Pistol Competition at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs Colo., May 3, 2012. Miller took third place in the SH1 category with a total score of 427.8. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Piper

LEAP OF FAITH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez, left, extends a helping hand to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patrick Mireles as he jumps a stream during a security patrol in Durzay, Afghanistan, April 30, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder

SHOOTING COACH

Roger Withrow, a shooting coach for the All-Marine team, cheers for his Marines during the shooting portion of the 2012 Warrior Games at the Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, May 3, 2012. The Marines destroyed the competition winning 20 out of 24 medals for the second year in a row. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron Hostutler

LOCAL TALKS

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. John Ellington talks to a local Afghan boy in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, April 24, 2012. Ellington’s platoon partnered with Afghan soldiers in a clearing operation throughout the area. He is a team leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Lenzo

DISCUS TOSS

Petty Officer 2nd Class Max Rohn tosses a discus during the track and field events at the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 4, 2012. The competition concluded May 5. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Danals

NAVY RACER

Retired Master-at-Arms 3rd Class Nathan DeWalt races during the track and field events at the 2012 Warrior Games in Colorado Springs, Colo., May 4, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Danals

CARGO REPLENISHMENT

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter delivers cargo to the USS Makin Island during a replenishment-at-sea mission with the USNS Patuxent under way in the Gulf of Aden, May 4, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro

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[The Mayor]

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Take Notice
August 2, 2012

While standing in a checkout line, I was estimating my bill and trying to keep my son from wandering away. I barely noticed when the woman ahead of me shuffled toward the exit, leaving all of her items behind. The clerk confided that the woman didn’t have enough money to pay her bill. I felt terrible; if only I had been aware of her situation earlier, I would have helped her.

In the book of Ruth, Boaz became aware of Ruth’s plight when he saw her gleaning in his fields (2:5). He learned that she was recently widowed and was the breadwinner for herself and her mother-in-law. Boaz saw her need for protection, and warned his harvesters to leave her alone (v.9). He supplied her with extra food by instructing his workers to let grain fall purposely (v.16). Boaz even addressed Ruth’s emotional needs by comforting her (vv.11-12). When Naomi heard about this, she said, “Blessed be the one who took notice of you” (v.19).

Are you aware of the needs of the people around you—in your church, neighborhood, or under your own roof? Today, consider how you might help bear someone’s burden. Then you will be fulfilling God’s plan for you (Gal. 6:2; Eph. 2:10).

Help me Lord, to notice
The hurting, sick, and lost;
Guide me as I help them
Regardless of the cost. —Schuldt

God works through us to meet the needs of those around us.

Read: Ruth 2:13-20

Blessed be the one who took notice of you. —Ruth 2:19

Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 19-21

[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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GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[AZamericonnie]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...thanks for today’s sustenance for body and soul. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops!" thread! Outstanding job!



Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a tie for second....Nana Hope and Mac snag a silver each!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!




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The Star Spangled Banner
John McCormack & Frank Patterson
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Day All! ~ And Greetings From ~

~ Marine WWII Veteran Of Tarawa, Kwajalein, and Iwo Jima ~

~ And With That, Good Evening ~

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



Missing Man Setting
Schumann - Traumerei
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Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Hawaii bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope your day went well and the pain is being kept at bay.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope your day went well and the pain is being kept at bay.