FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 September 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

EXHAUST INSPECTION

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Greg Penrod performs an exhaust inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 14, 2012. Penrod, a crew chief, is assigned to the 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Shaw Air Force Base, S.C. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

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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.

CACHE DISCOVERED

U.S. Army paratroopers discover a weapons cache while sweeping a remote mountain village in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 3, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. The village is a suspected Taliban safe haven. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

WEAPONS TRAINING

U.S. Navy sailors fire M9 service pistols during small weapons training aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Nitze in the Gulf of Aden, June 9, 2012. The Nitze is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting 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 Jeff Atherton

CAPTAIN'S KID

U.S. Army Capt. Shannon McLean and Helle Hydeskov, a World Vets volunteer veterinarian, examine a baby goat’s leg as part of a veterinary civic action project during Pacific Partnership 2012 in Sangihe, Indonesia, June 11, 2012. Now in its seventh year, Pacific Partnership is an annual U.S. Pacific Fleet humanitarian and civil assistance mission hosted by U.S. military, partner nations, non-governmental organizations and international agencies designed to build stronger relationships. U.S. Navy photo by Camelia Montoy

MIZZEN MAST MUSCLE

Sailors handle the topsail on the mizzen mast of the USS Constitution during sail training in Charlestown, Mass., June 11, 2012. Sailors assigned to the ship routinely work to improve their seamanship skills in preparation for sailing the ship in honor of the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Achterling

PARWAN PATROL

Afghan children watch as U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Dale Spencer, left, patrols with his interpreter, Alex, through Nowdeh village near Bagram Air Base in Afghanistan's Parwan province, June 6, 2012. Spencer is assigned to the 455th Air Expeditionary Wing. The unit's mission is to ensure all areas within a roughly 10-mile radius of the airfield are secure for air traffic. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ken Scar

LIVE FIRE TRAINING

U.S. Marines participate in live-fire training aboard USS New Orleans under way in the Pacific Ocean, June 8, 2012. The Marines are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit’s maritime raid force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ryan Carpenter

EAGLE NEST'S VIEW

Crewmembers aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Eagle watch fireworks during Operation Sail 2012 in Norfolk, Va., June 9, 2012. Operation Sail 2012 Virginia is commemorating the bicentennial anniversary of the War of 1812. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Walter Shinn

RED FLAG FLIGHT

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Sarah Sagers helps U.S. Air Force Capt. James Flagg get strapped into an A-10 Thunderbolt II before departing for a combat training mission during Red Flag-Alaska 12-2 on Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, June 12, 2012. Sagers, a crew chief, is assigned to the 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and Flagg, a pilot, is assigned to the 25th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

MEMORIAL MOMENT

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Steven A. Hummer, commander of Marine Forces Reserve and Marine Forces North, gazes upon American flags at Voinovich Park in Cleveland, June 12, 2012. More than 400 flags have been placed in the park as part of a static display in honor of Ohio service members during Marine Week Cleveland. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marcin Platek

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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).
(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)

[The Mayor]

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Words In Space
September 20, 2012

True confession: When I found out that astronaut Rex Walheim would be taking a copy of Our Daily Bread with him into space for the last mission of the shuttle Atlantis, I looked ahead to find out which devotionals I had written that he would be reading. The idea of having my words read in outer space seemed, well, pretty amazing for this small-town kid.

No sooner had I satisfied my curiosity, however, than I had another thought. Why do I consider this such a big deal? My words are heard in heavenly places whenever I pray. What has happened to me that I take for granted the concept that the God who created the universe listens to my words? In Christ, I can approach God with freedom and confidence (Eph. 3:12). Why be more awestruck at having a human read what I have written than having Almighty God hear what I pray?

If that idea isn’t enough to rouse me from complacency, there’s this: The Lord is using the church to make known His wisdom to the “principalities and powers in the heavenly places” (v.10). Imagine. God not only hears our prayers, but He uses us earthlings to teach heavenly beings the plan of redemption He has accomplished through Christ. Now that’s a big deal!

God is waiting in the silence—
Oh, to know that He is near!
Earth recedes and heaven opens,
God is waiting, God is here. —O. Smith

God is always available to hear the prayer of His child.

Read: Ephesians 3:8-13

In [Christ] we have boldness and access with confidence through faith in Him. —Ephesians 3:12

Bible in a Year:
Daniel 4-6

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[SandRat]

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[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for this evening's thread of our finest @ work! *hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

It’s getting cold there already!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you have a good day?

It has been blowing and raining all day...another high wind warning til tomorrow.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thank you very much for tonight's Remembering Our Troops thread! Outstanding photographs of our bravest and best in action! God bless them, every one!



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]

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)

[ConorMacNessa]

A good day, thanks! An appointment with my cardiologist this afternoon - everything looks good!



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

[Kathy in Alaska]

SILVER STAR PRESENTATION

Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton A. Schwartz presents the Silver Star awarded posthumously to Air Force Capt. Francis Gary Powers to the captain's grandchildren, Francis Gary “Trey” Powers III and Lindsey Barry, during a ceremony in the Pentagon, June 15, 2012. Capt. Powers was shot down over the Soviet Union on May 1, 1960, and was honored for the heroism he displayed while held prisoner by the Soviets. The captain was released in 1962 . He died in a 1977 helicopter crash. U.S. Air Force photo by Scott M. Ash