FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 01 August 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DADDY'S EMBRACE

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fabio Perez greets his son during a homecoming celebration on Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 20, 2012, following a regularly scheduled deployment to the areas of responsibility for the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets. The homecoming marks the end of deployment for the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during which its ships supported Operation Enduring Freedom, and African Lion and Eager Lion exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Julie Matyascik

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.

GROWLER TAXI

U.S. Navy Seaman Kenia Palacio signals to the aircrew of an EA-18G Growler as it taxis off the flight line on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Dec. 28, 2012. Palacio is an aviation machinist's mate airman assigned to the line division of Electronic Attack Squadron 132, which is on a six-month deployment on the naval facility to support the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

STEEP STAIRWAY

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Schulte climbs stairs to the roof of the Farah City prison administrative office as a prison guard looks on during a meeting with key leaders at the prison , Dec. 29. Schulte is a security force platoon leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province, Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

MEDICAL EVACUATION

Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah medics and medical evacuation personnel assigned to the U.S. Army's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, transfer an Afghan man from a medevac helicopter to a vehicle on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2012. The team's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

MEDICAL TEAM

Medical personnel assess an Afghan man on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 541st Forward Surgical Team. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

AIR DROP

Supplies drop to U.S. soldiers deployed to the mountainous Paktya province on Forward Operating Base Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. Military leaders coordinated the air drop to resupply the base when adverse weather made roads through mountainous areas too difficult to traverse. U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Ricca

MACHINE GUN DUTY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Hetrick mans an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided missile destroyer the USS Jason Dunham while under way in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 27, 2012. The Dunham, part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, was deployed to conduct maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to support Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

OILER OPERATION

The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys prepares to conduct a replenishment with the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales

BALA BOLUK BUILDING

U.S. Army Spc. Kaleb Propst provides security overwatch at a meeting for leaders at a Bala Boluk district building in Afghanistan's Farah province, Jan. 2, 2013. Propst is a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

POLAR PLUNGE

Service members, family and friends celebrate the new year by charging into the Atlantic Ocean during the Polar Plunge on Naval Station Mayport in Mayport, Fla., Jan. 1, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley

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[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

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!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

~ Hi Kathy ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...how are things down under?

Been flying lately?

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

I’ll be leaving shortly for the airport to pick up my brother from Houston and my sister from southern California. Friday we take my Dad’s ashes to Ft Richardson National Cemetery.

Just waiting for my sister to call that she has landed.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

Easy commute today? Have the piggies left your stuff alone?

[SkyDancer]

Hi! Things be quite busy lately is why I’ve not been here but peeking in. Lots of flying, mostly maintenance flights or off to Brissie for weekends. Also looking at new landing sites (so-called) - back country roads. But all in all it’s been fun.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Interesting....checking out places to land.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Text just in.....We’ve landed.

I’m off to pick them up. I’ll be back later tonight.

[ConorMacNessa]

Standing At Attention!



T/4 Harvey E Rookus, USA
India Burma China Theater, WWII

Hand Salute to one of our Greatest Generation!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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]

SAFE PASSAGE, KATHY!!!



I HAVE YOUR SIX!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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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Snapping, Snarling Thoughts
August 1, 2013

Many years ago, my father and I hiked through Big Bend in Texas. It’s a national park now, but in those days it was rough country.

One night we were rolling out our sleeping bags when a couple with a dog asked if they could camp nearby. We welcomed their company and turned in for the night. They tethered their dog to a stake beside their tent.

Some hours later my father nudged me awake and turned his flashlight into the darkness. Illuminated by the light, we saw pairs of yellow eyes peering out of the shadows. A pack of snapping and snarling coyotes were closing in on the dog. Although we chased them off and our neighbors put the dog in their tent, we slept fitfully.

I think of that night when I read Psalm 59 and David’s twice-repeated imagery: “At evening they return, they growl like a dog” (vv.6,14). David was thinking of Saul’s army that was closing in on him. I think, however, of the thoughts that return to menace us. They come back at nightfall, snapping and snarling: “You’re stupid.” “You’re a failure.” “You’re useless.” “Who needs you?”

When we have such thoughts, we can revel in God’s unconditional, unending love. His steady devotion is our refuge in the dark night of self-doubt and fear (v.16).

Dear Lord, I am so thankful that You love me
unconditionally. Please chase away destructive thoughts
that keep returning to take away my confidence in You
and Your work in me. I want to rest in You and Your love.

Knowing that God loves us can dispel doubt.

Read: Psalm 59

You have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble. —Psalm 59:16

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 57-59; Romans 4

[ConorMacNessa]

G'Day, Janey!

*HUGS*



Absolutely precious!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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)

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[henkster]

Very nice devotional, Mayor. Thank you.

[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!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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]

Sure, Thanks.

[AZamericonnie]

A very good evening to you & hope the pick ups of family goes well & you have a good reunion of family.

It's only been around the 105 or so degree mark. No eggies.:)

I think even the piggies are avoiding the heat! lol

[LUV W]

....and always remember them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, Connie....pickup went slick as a whistle. They found each other and were all together at the curb.

We spent the evening chatting and catching up. My brother and his wife were last up here in 2006. Everyone went their separate ways about 10p and things are all quiet now.

Today is a dry run to scope out construction areas to avoid getting to the cemetery, wash the car, do some weeding, and find the closest ice supply.

[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. How's it going?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Finally a chance to sit down and see your pictures....too cute!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

*sniff* Thank you, Mac. *HUGS*
My sister chose this picture and had it framed for my Mom.
She gave it to her last night.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Have a great Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, ML...((HUGS))

Did you have lessons on your bestest day?

Lynn-Dah another day better? Chicken soup and TLC?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Thursday, henkster!

[Kathy in Alaska]

So regal, our national bird.

Have a good Thursday, Luv.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning, E...((HUGS))...you and Bo enjoy your Thursday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good 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 cupcake?

Cookies?

Pancakes?

Treats?

[Kathy in Alaska]

God bless and keep safe our troops worldwide.

Good night.

Statler Brothers ~ How Great Thou Art

[beachn4fun]

SOUP FOR THE TROOPS

WELCOME TO THE

(where our troops, allies and their families can refresh themselves)

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities

DC METROLAND WEATHER

~ Today...Rain showers early
with scattered thunderstorms arriving for the afternoon.
High around 80F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 60%.

~ Tonight... Isolated thunderstorms during the evening.
Mainly clear skies after midnight.
Low 66F. Winds light and variable.
Chance of rain 30%

Making Z Zoup
A cup of this...a teaspoon of that...

Inventor Gail Borden, Jr.
invented condensed milk in the 1850s
and later the popular Lazy Susan table aid,
but he struck out with one other invention:
the poorly-received "meat biscuit."

Groundhogs are “fossorial”
— they live most of their lives underground.
They dig burrows or “dens”
that have several entrances.
Each is connected with the main tunnel
and the nesting chamber where
the animal hibernates for the winter.
A groundhog's whiskers help it navigate underground.

Grasshopper Glacier in Montana
was named for the grasshoppers
that can still be seen frozen in the ice.

On the Baja coast, osprey couples
return to the same nests year after year.
These birds rebuild their old nest,
carefully repairing any damage
caused by winds, rain, and age.
After years of rebuilding,
some osprey nests can reach heights of 4 feet.
(eagles do the same)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art,
in New York, houses the largest collection
of baseball cards: 200,000.

The FR Canteen is ALWAYS

Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

BIFOLCHI, CHARLES LAWRENCE
1/8/1968
South Vietnam
Presumptive Finding of Death

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.

[E.G.C.]

Thursday Morning Coffee Bump.

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

[left that other site]

Lynn-dah has graduated to her regular diet.

I still give her a slice of chicken when I give her pills.

I had a LOT of students Wednesday, mostly make-up lessons from Monday when my car was in the shop.

Although Lynn-Dah is still on antibiotics, and will be for some tim,e to come, she is acting much more like “herself”.

I am SO grateful to FR for you help and your prayers!

(((((((HUGS)))))))

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen. 80º here already and triple digits for the next week. YUCK.

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning ladies and (((HUGS))).

[beachn4fun]

Good morning EG ((HUGS))

All is well. We’ve got rain in the area. Had a good downpour last night. Today is mostly drizzle so far.

Whatz up out your way?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning dear ((HUGS))

Sorry to hear you’ll have trip-digits again today, just glad it’s not here yet ;)

Plans for today?

[beachn4fun]

Morning Jinxie. ((HUGS))

Happy Almost-the-weekend Day

Just wondering...are you on furlough? Are you working and not getting paid?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Ma ((HUGS))
Hope your Thursday is easy-peasy.
Are you gearing up for a nice relaxing weekend?
How are you and your mom getting along now?

[beachn4fun]

Good morning Connie-girl ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

Good morning night owl ((HUGS))

[beachn4fun]

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