FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana ~ 15 JAN 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

~The FReeper Canteen Presents~

Road Trip: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana

Malmstrom Air Force Base is a United States Air Force base and census-designated place in Cascade County, Montana, United States. It is the home of the 341st Missile Wing (341 MW) of the Air Force Space Command (AFSPC). It is part of the "Great Falls, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area".

Malmstrom AFB is one of three US Air Force Bases that maintains and operates the Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile. The 341st Missile Wing reports directly to Twentieth Air Force at F.E. Warren Air Force Base, Wyoming. It is part of Global Strike Command headquartered at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana.

The 341st Operations Group, activated 1 Sept., 1 1991, is made up of more than 600 operators, administrators, helicopter aircrews, chefs, facility managers and support personnel.

Together, they ensure the readiness of 15 missile alert facilities and 150 Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles spread across a 13,800-square mile missile complex; the largest such complex in the western hemisphere.

 The group is composed of three missile squadrons, an operations support squadron, a helicopter squadron, and a standardization and evaluation division. Maintaining proficiency for the critical and sensitive mission is of the utmost importance. The ICBM combat crews spend more than 17 hours in training with more than 250 hours in the field each month. 

Learn More About Malmstrom Air Force Base Here!

On base at Malmstrom is the Malmstrom AFB Museum and Air Park. The Malmstrom Museum mission: "To accurately depict, display, and interpret the historical significance of Malmstrom Air Force Base and it’s related organizations for the education of both military and civilian visitors."

Learn More About The Malmstrom AFB Museum and Air Park Here!

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. 

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun!

We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity.

We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon.

We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way.

God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always

 

 

[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! ((HUGS))

[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

[Hoodat]

WOO HOO !!!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

There’s Power
January 15, 2013

When my sister found out she had cancer, I asked my friends to pray. When she had surgery, we prayed that the surgeon would be able to remove all of the cancer and that she wouldn’t have to undergo chemotherapy or radiation. And God answered yes! When I reported the news, one friend remarked, “I’m so glad there’s power in prayer.” I responded, “I’m thankful that God answered with a yes this time.”

James says that “the effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much” (5:16). But does “effective” and “fervent” mean the harder we pray, or the more people we ask to pray, the more likely God is to answer with a yes? I’ve had enough “no” and “wait” answers to wonder about that.

Prayer is powerful, but it’s such a mystery. We’re taught to have faith, to ask earnestly and boldly, to persevere, to be surrendered to His will. Yet God answers in His wisdom and His answers are best. I’m just thankful that God wants to hear our hearts and that no matter the answer, He is still good.

I like Ole Hallesby’s words: “Prayer and helplessness are inseparable. Only those who are helpless can truly pray. . . . Your helplessness is your best prayer.” We can do helplessness quite well.

Lord, I’ve been taught many things about prayer—be
specific, be bold, be surrendered, be strong in faith,
be persistent. Today I recognize my helplessness and
Your power as I share my heart with You. Amen.

Prayer is the child’s helpless cry to the Father’s attentive ear.

Read: James 5:13-18

The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much. —James 5:16

Bible in a Year:
Genesis 36-38; Matthew 10:21-42

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Coming aboard as we speak. Rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

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!!

[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
Robert Schumann - Traumerei
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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)

[I Drive Too Fast]

I was stationed there from Feb 1977 - Feb 1978. Some beautiful country up there. One year it snowed during the 4th of July fireworks show. Watched that one while wearing my parka. Nice summers, but some very cold winters. I saw -38 without the wind and up to -100 wind chill. I believe they shut down the flight line at -70 or so. During both winters we had up to 2 weeks where the high was still below zero.

[I Drive Too Fast]

Make that until Feb 1979. I was there for 2 years then I went to Kadena AB on Okinawa. Talk about temperature and cultural extremes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen Ping....."Raod Trip: Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana".

Please thank laurenmarlowe…she is working.

[ConorMacNessa]

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!


TATTOO
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I hate to have to do this, but I am beyond being fatigued – simply must retire – the 0445 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!



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]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And mere seconds behind....Hawaii snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Nana Hope bags the bronze!!

[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.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS))))

[SandRat]

Well, Hello Kathy,
Heloo Kathy,
How’s the Canteen doing tonight.

kathy

[eyedigress]

Nice, I visited Malmstrom for a few days in February 1979. All of their grain silo’s had no grain. Just a bunch of minutemen, and they were all underground.
:^)

[LUV W]

Thanks, Galz, for another great road trip to see where our heroes learn their jobs of protecting America...and us!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Mac...drive carefully on the way to work.

Have a great day.

Weather is ugly here. Ice everywhere.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha and good afternoon, Hawaii...((HUGS))

Hope you had some sun today, and you are feeling better.

The rain seems to have stopped, but the temps are supposed to dip into the 20s...icy everywhere!!! Gonna be interesting getting to work. Today, with temps in the 40s, the main roads were just wet. Not looking forward to the drive.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

Plenty of sun and temps in the 80's today....which warmed the body but not the soul. I' ve got to stop listening to the news. opening mail and taking phone calls.....

Thanks for the Road Trip tonight but next week, pick a warmer place. Heard the NY was warmer than California today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a good evening to you, Hoodat. ((HUGS))

Hope you had a wonderful day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, I Drive Too Fast...thanks for sharing your experience at Malmstrom.

We thank you for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))

Good lessons today? How’s Linda?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Tonight we are visiting an Air Force Base.

And I’m ready to head home.

[left that other site]

Great lessons today!

One kid down with the flu, but all the others were great!

Linda is not amused that i am back working longer hours.

Vacation is over.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I can just imagine how much she enjoyed vacation time.

I am off for home.

[SandRat]

Safe trip Kathy, ...((HUIGS))

[386wt]

I was stationed there in ‘62. Our job was to get as many sites “in the green” as we could during the Cuban crisis.
It was called the 341st SMW back then. (341st Strategic Missile Wing was then part of SAC)

It was an honor to serve there and years later I was convinced these birds and their crews helped win the cold war.

Met some of the best farmers and ranchers and ordinary Montana people who were all 110 % behind us and our mission.

Hard to believe it’s been fifty years and thank God these silos and launch centers are still there and doing there job for freedom.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Sand...safely home.

Still really wet, and now windy, too. Hope the wind dries the main roads some before the temps drop tonight, as predicted, into the 20s and it all freezes.

[oldenuff2no]

I spent some time there teaching the AF security ABGD.

Malfunction junction is what they called it.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, new Grammie....are you still being masterful at your new “job”?

[SandRat]

We're supposed for the 3d night in row have overnight low of 20 degrees.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, 386wt, and thanks for sharing your experience.

We thank you for your service to our country.

[LUV W]

Howdy ! Kathy! I’m trying to be. LOL!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. Hope you’re keeping warm.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...it has been in the low 40s and RAINING for 2 and 1/2 days. Water and ice everywhere. Tonight is supposed to drop back in the mid 20s and make ice in even more spaces. I HATE THIS WARM WEATHER IN WINTER!

Any really exciting edits lately?

[MoochPooch]

I feel like a wimp. It’s raining outside & I can’t take it.

I’m working on the library newsletter right now. Much of the coverage will be devoted to Hurricane Sandy.

[HiJinx]

My Weatherbug says 21^o right now, and it's only gonna get lower before the sun comes back up in 7 hours.

This reminds me of February 2 years ago, when it hit 3^o F.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Now THAT sounds like an interesting newsletter.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh no, JJ....now you've got the warms. Prudhoe is in a Stage 3 storm today. No movement unless necessary and only behind a leader piece of equipment.

[Kathy in Alaska]

YIKES!! You are gonna be cold.

My street is solid ice covered in puddled water. Last night it stayed in the upper 30s, so the main roads, which were dry before this warm spell, were just rain wet and sloppy. Tonight is supposed to be in the 20s. I’m hoping the high winds that have started, which I hate, will dry up some of the standing water.

Stay safe on your way to work.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[E.G.C.]

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

((HUGS))Good morning, Ladies. Thanks for this morning's thread, Lauren. How's it going?