FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 23 August 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RANGER FACE

A soldier transforms 7-year-old Kayiah into a camouflaged Army Ranger at the 6th Ranger Training Battalion’s annual open house on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., May 12, 2012. The event enabled the public to learn how Rangers train and operate, showing dive equipment, weapons, a reptile zoo and zodiac boats. U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.

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Honoring those who have served before.

HELICOPTER HOIST

An HH-60 Pave Hawk helicopter hoists Air Force Capt. Yuriza Castillo-Aguirre, who plays a downed pilot, before returning to base during training for combat search and rescue from the Air Force Weapons School near Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 17, 2012. Castillo-Aguirre is assigned to the 960th Airborne Air Control Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric Harris

HOUSE SEARCH

U.S. Army Sgt. Ryan Henderson and Satin, his military working dog, search an Afghan home in the village of Spine Gundey in the Gelan district of Afghanistan’s Ghazni province, May 10, 2012. Henderson is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Baker

OUTPOST OVERWATCH

A U.S. Army paratrooper provides overwatch security to fellow paratroopers and Afghan soldiers after a firefight in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, May 17, 2012. The paratrooper is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Insurgents use the agricultural areas surrounding Combat Outpost Giro for various activities. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

ARABIAN LIGHTS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Leon Simmons signals to an SH-60B Sea Hawk helicopter during deck-landing qualifications on the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter under way in the Arabian Gulf, May 19, 2012. Simmons is a boatswain's mate. The Porter is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions as part of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy Photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex R. Forster

FATHER AND SON

Air Force Lt. Col. Jeff Gates helps his 11-year-old son, Nathaniel, through the first water obstacle at the Emerald Coast MudRun for Orphans in Niceville, Fla., May 19, 2012. Active duty and reserve service members came out to get dirty in either the morning or afternoon challenges. Gates is assigned to the Air Armament Center on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. U.S. Air Force photo by Samuel King Jr.

MOVING HIGHER

U.S. paratroopers serving as an overwatch element move their observation post higher on a hill during combat operations in Ghazni province, Afghanistan, May 19, 2012. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 3rd Squadron, 73rd Cavalry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

PEARL HARBOR SURVIVOR

Retired U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Sterling R. Cale, a 90-year-old Pearl Harbor survivor, takes a moment in the shrine room of the USS Arizona Memorial during the the USS Arizona Memorial 50th anniversary commemoration ceremony, May 27, 2012. The ceremony honored the 1,177 service members who lost their lives during the Japanese attack on the USS Arizona on Dec. 7, 1941. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael Holzworth

FIRST HUG

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Roel Lunod receives the first hug from his daughter during a homecoming celebration at Naval Base San Diego, May 23, 2012. Bunker Hill, part of Carrier Strike Group 1, returned home after a six-month deployment supporting Operation Enduring Freedom in the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Rosalie Garcia

HONORING VIETNAM VETS

World War II Army veteran Samuel Teolis of Ellwood City, Pa., visits the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and reflects on those who served during the Vietnam War after a Memorial Day ceremony at the wall in Washington, D.C., May 28, 2012. The ceremony marked the 50th anniversary of the Vietnam War. DOD photo by Linda Hosek

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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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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).
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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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

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



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]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[SkyDancer]

~ G'Day All ~

[M Kehoe]

Good evening [in my time zone].

It would have been nice to have the internet when I was in. I would have visited this thread often.

5.56mm

[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!



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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our 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)

[LUV W]

Always remembering them!

...and this Military Mom goes even farther!
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[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Janey!

*HUGS*

Two outstanding images! Thank you very much!



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)

[ConorMacNessa]

GIVE ME LIBERTY OR GIVE ME DEATH!

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]

Good evening, M...5:40p here.

Thanks for those kind words. We try hard to make The Canteen a nice safe place for our troops, our veterans, their families, and our allies to come and relax and be honored for their service to our country.

And we thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

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)
CMS USA
COL Mike (gpapa)
ConorMacNessa FMF Corpsman
CPT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
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)
KJD USAF (SuzyQue)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
LT 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)
Navy Chaplain, Lt Nathan Rice (Coldwater Creek)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Matt USMC (SuzyQue)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
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]

Hawaii!!

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly.

The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.

Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!

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All Gave Some – Some Gave All!!!
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Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to 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]

OSPREY TRANSPORT

U.S. Navy Rear Adm. Mark A. Handley and his staff disembark a V-22 Osprey during a visit to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 11 in the Bakwa district of Afghanistan's Farah province, May 15, 2012. Handley is the commander of 1st Naval Construction Division. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jonathan Carmichael

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[The Mayor]

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A Picture Of Him
August 23, 2012

One day my son uncapped an orange marker and drew a picture of his father. His toddler’s rendering featured eyes, a nose, and a mouth, all inside of a circle on top of two long sticks (he informed me that those were the legs). Although my little boy scored high marks for effort, his picture didn’t quite capture the specifics that would have created a close likeness to my husband: blue eyes, a confident smile, and silver-flecked hair.

As God’s children, we sometimes create images of our heavenly Father that aren’t accurate. We may view God as unloving when He corrects sinful patterns in our lives. And because discipline is painful (Heb. 12:11), we may assume that God’s correction is a form of divine revenge or the result of His anger. In reality, it is proof of His love for us. The Bible says, “Whom the Lord loves He chastens” (v.6). He disciplines us for our benefit, so that we “may be partakers of His holiness” (v.10) and experience the peace that comes from right living (v.11).

Today, if you are facing God’s discipline, remember that He isn’t peering down at you with an angry scowl or shaking a vengeful fist. Picture Him as a concerned Father, lovingly correcting His child in whom He delights (Prov. 3:12).

Lord, when I sin and You discipline me,
help me to see it’s Your love in action. May Your loving
discipline mold and shape my character
so that I become more and more like You. Amen.

God’s hand of discipline is a hand of love.

Read: Hebrews 12:3-11

Whom the Lord loves He chastens. —Hebrews 12:6

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 17-20

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Have all the wedding visitors headed home, or are you still hosting?

[SandRat]

Hi Kathy,...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day, Janey...((HUGS))...my iPad is charging. I’ll have to wait til I get home to see.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good afternoon and Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...any good news today? Sun?

Beautiful all day today, but I’ve been tied to my desk. Rain maybe tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m off to get my hair cut and then home...back in a bit.

[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~

[SkyDancer]

Sie sind herzlich willkommen lieber Herr

[LUV W]

Nite, Conor! ((((hugs)))) Sweet dreams! :)

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

Not much going on today but did see my son yesterday and he left his crutches in my Jeep, safely tucked next to my umbrella. It turned out to be a sunny day so I wasn't needing the umbrella and he doesn't seem to have had a need for his crutches.

Tied to your desk, huh? Get one of these



and keep it with you at all times.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybdy!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hurrah for your sun! And it must be good that your son is not relying on his crutches. Hope he didn’t break anything.

That looks like it would handle the problem.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))

How did your Job Fair go? Good connections? Leads?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...still raining?

Today is your best day....did it come off as such?

Good lessons? Our kids went back to school today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the red, white, and blue tribute to our troops.

Did your day go well? Keeping plenty busy I’m betting. *HUGS*

The commute safe and direct? Critters all stayed home?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...still raining?

Today is your best day....did it come off as such?

Good lessons? Our kids went back to school today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’Day again, Janey...those are two great pictures!

The blanket of freedom!! Thanks to you and Dad and friends.

[Diver Dave]

Thanks for the pictures of our service men and women in action as they train and defend our great country.

Salute to all our Armed Forces and fellow Veterans.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Great link, Luv...thanks. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Dave. Thanks for stopping in. Thanks for your service. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[E.G.C.]

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

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[beachn4fun]

Well...lookie at that...another one just waiting for me...

[beachn4fun]

Well...lookie at that...another one just waiting for me...

[beachn4fun]

Well...lookie at that...another one just waiting for me...