FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 8 August 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HOWITZER HAUL

A U.S. Marine Corps CH-53E Super Stallions lifts M777 howitzers over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Dec. 29, 2012. U.S. Marines assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 361, Marine Aircraft Group 16, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing provided aerial support by repositioning the howitzers to Camp Dwyer. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Keonaona C. Paulo

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our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

POWER LIGHTS

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Caleb Gilcrease supplies power to an MH-60R Seahawk helicopter before it launches aboard 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

FINAL TOUCH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alfredo Rosado adds finishing touches to the deployment mural for Patrol Squadron 10 in its hangar on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Jan. 3, 2013. The squadron recently began a six-month deployment on the naval facility to support in the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

NIGHT REFUELING

U.S. sailors man a refueling station aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys 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

ROOFTOP SECURITY

From the rooftop at the site of a meeting with provincial leaders, U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Schulte uses his weapon's optic lens to scan for security threats in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2013. Schulte is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

TEAM TOUCH

U.S. soldiers and sailors assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah come together before leaving for a mission in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 6, 2013. The meeting, with the provincial director of commerce and industry, enabled team members to discuss ongoing initiatives in the province to spur economic growth and development. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

FOLLOW THE LEADER

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Gary E. Lehman leads his squad through the thick jungle to begin a live-fire exercise on Camp Schwab in Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 4, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, and sailors conducted the training to hone their combat skills in a jungle environment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Codey Underwood

TRACKER TIME

U.S. Navy Ensign Andrew Pfarner and Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin Dintelmann track damage control efforts during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 4, 2013. The Dunham 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 Deven B. King

BONDING THROUGH LAUGHTER

U.S. Army Pfc. Lorne Coleman, left, and Sgt. Jason Klawuhn, right, share a laugh while hanging out before a mission to visit the provincial director of agriculture, irrigation and livestock in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 8, 2013. Members of Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah traveled to the area to evaluate progress on a demonstration greenhouse project to connect Farah farmers with government representatives. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

RUNNING LAPS

U.S. sailors run laps around the ship during physical training aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 5, 2012. The sailors are assigned to the 1st Class Petty Officer Mess and the Chief’s Mess. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Carrier 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

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Reflections On Windows
August 8, 2013

Much of the scenery I saw during our vacation in Alaska was through the windows of moving vehicles. I was thankful for glass that allowed me to see the beauty while remaining warm and dry. But the windows also presented a challenge. When it rained, water drops on the outside obscured the view. When the temperature changed, condensation caused fog to develop on the inside.

Those challenges help me understand why it is impossible for us to see life the way God intended it. Sin obscures the beauty of life that God wants us to enjoy. Sometimes sin is inside—our selfishness creates a fog that makes us see ourselves as more important than we are and causes us to forget about others’ interests. Sometimes sin is outside. The injustice of others causes our tears to fall like rain, preventing us from seeing the goodness of God. Sin of any kind keeps us from seeing the wonder and glory of life as God designed it.

For now, even though “we see things imperfectly, like puzzling reflections in a mirror” (1 Cor. 13:12 nlt), we see enough to know that God is good (Ps. 34:8). The many wonderful things that God has revealed will help us to forsake sin and work to minimize its consequences in the world.

Lord, improve our vision. Clear the fog that comes from
self-centered thinking. Help us to uphold justice,
to offer comfort to others, and to wipe away the tears
that have been left by the storms of life.

The only way to see life clearly is to focus on Christ.

Read: Psalm 34:1-10

Open my eyes, that I may see wondrous things from Your law. —Psalm 119:18

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 74-76; Romans 9:16-33

[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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

[SkyDancer]

~ Hi Kathy ~

~ A Bit Of Alaska Humor ~

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[PROCON]

Hi Ma, checking in from coolish Oregon, how’s your weather?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[laplata]

Hi Kathy! *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[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
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
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Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
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CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
CMS USA
COL Mike (gpapa)
ConorMacNessa FMF Corpsman
Cpl Don USMC 1963-1967 (Diver Dave’s twin)
CPT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Diver Dave USN
Drumbo USN
E2 Mike USA (Colonel_Flagg)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
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HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London -Everett)
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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 China Hand USA
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)

 

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, laplata...*HUGS*...how you doing these days? Nice summer weather?

Recall coming along well?

[SoldierDad]

Hi Kathy. Robert will soon be separated from the Army (due to military reduction). He wanted to reenlist again, but was not permitted to.

[laplata]

Hi Kathy. We’re having cool, rainy weather. I think we’re going to go into a nice, early Indian Summer.

How is your weather?

[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]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope your commute went well.

Humidity still managable?

We had several hours of good rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first...The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
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Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

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[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Mac snags the silver!!

[ConorMacNessa]

The morning commute went quite smoothly - about 45 minutes. The evening commute was almost disastrous - for the last three evenings a traffic light in a critical intersection has been short-cycling and the consequences were punishing. I managed to avoid major delays through my consummate knowledge of the local byways and brought the return trip home in under an hour.

The humidity is not bad yet but is supposed to crescendo through the remainder of the week. We've had intermittent rain yesterday and today.

All in all, things are going well with us here.

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]

SoldierDad, thanks very much to your son for his service. The wrongheaded policies that prevent his re-enlistment are damaging our National Security. Please tell him to keep his powder dry! He will almost certainly do so without any prompting from me or anyone else. Just let him know, from a 'Nam Vet, that we are with him now and that we will be with him and our Beloved Nation for the long fight!

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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, SD...I'm sorry that Robert was not able to reenlist. More trouble for the country is coming. Losing those with experience will take us further downhill.

Please thank him for his service to our country.

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Kathy for this evenings thread of our finest at work! *Hugs*

BTW....sounds like your Father recieved a fine tribute & glad for it!

[AZamericonnie]

{{{Mayor}}}

[LUV W]

God bless all our Canteen heroes! And, indeed, ALL our heroes around the world!

Remembering them always!

Said to a mom of 2 navy personnel...”Please thank them for me”. She really lit up. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...got my iPad out to see the pics.

Love the flat tire. LOL!

God bless our soldiers...they make friends wherever they go.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Conor to you & the clan! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Great pics Janie! *Hugs*

[The Mayor]

Thank you!

[The Mayor]

Hi !

[AZamericonnie]

Glad to read Lynn Duh is on the mend & pray you are as well from all you have gone through! *Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

Robert served his country proud....& so thankful for it!

God bless....*Hugs*

[AZamericonnie]

...”Please thank them for me”.

You're a good sort Luvie Sue! ;-}

[left that other site]

Thank You, Connie.

I am not superstitious, but THREE really big things happened to me all at once:

First Lillian died (and all that went with that)

Then my car needed $800.00 worth of work or else it wouldn’t go and i wouldn’t be able to work

Then Lynn-Dah got so sick I thought she was going to die too.

I am still a little shell shocked, but not too stunned to notice that Sunday would have been my 41st wedding anniversary if my dear Mike was still alive. Unfortunately, it is also Obumbo’s alleged birthday.

I, however, have an official certificate of Marriage, duly certified and carrying the Great Seal of The Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Long Form, from the State Archives. It only cost me $67.00 to obtain..just asked for it and there it was. I needed both that and my Birth certificate to renew my drivers license last year.

Not only have my Mom’s people been here since the 1840’s, fought in the Civil War, WW1, WW2, and Korea, but my Dad’s People have been here since before the Vikings discovered America.

Nevertheless, there are more illegals driving around Florida than there are citizens. How do they get THEIR licenses renewed?

You can’t make this stuff up.

Sorry for the rant! LOL!

[AZamericonnie]

Rant away Dearheart...you’ve earned it!

Quite the prestigious background & laws are only for the law abiding right? ;-}

[SoldierDad]

Thank you, Conor. I completely agree with your assessment. I will pass along to him your words. From what he’s told me, he intends to join a National Guard unit, working full time with same pay and benefits he receives now. His goal is to promote up and then try to reenlist in the regular Army. We’ll see how that goes. He and I will stand shoulder to shoulder with you in this long fight.

[left that other site]

Laws? We Don’t need no STEENKING Laws! LOL :-)

My sister recently rejoined the tribe and they remembered our branch of the family that had moved to Gloucester and took up with the commercial fishing fleet.

For years, we didn’t know about them,
But they knew about US. LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

Good evening! It's great to see you this evening!

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)

[LUV W]

Thank you, Connie Lou! (((hugs)))

I love it when the troops’ mothers, sisters, wives, etc come into the store to buy crosses and things for them. I HAVE to say something if I possibly can. The other employees know this and will call me over if they’re waiting on them. :)

[AZamericonnie]

Conor...I know I will kick myself after asking this...but could you please identify the soldiers in your posts?

Are those Glen Doherty and Tyrone Woods? God rest & keep them....

[AZamericonnie]

The other employees know this and will call me over if they’re waiting on them.

That is very cool Luv & I hope they will learn from your example!

[LUV W]

I think that they are more aware. They always comment on my Red-On-Friday outfits. :) They KNOW why I do it.

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Laplata...we had GLORIOUS rain yesterday & so thankful for it.

Any drop of rain in the desert here is a blessing!:) *Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Indeed they are, Connie! Glen Doherty is in battle dress carrying the piece and Chief Woods is in Service Dress Khakis. God Bless their Valiant Souls. When the Enemy finally got into the Annex, they were enraged to find that some 60 of their number had been dispatched by only two men.

Sounds like an even fight to me!

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)

[laplata]

Hi Connie. Glad to hear you’re cooling off. I can’t remember what town you’re in or near.

[AZamericonnie]

The enemy was out numbered in this case.

Did you see the preview for the movie about "Lone Survivor"?

I do hope the movie does them justice just as I hope & pray our country provides the same for those at Bengazi. *Lone Survivor*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good for you, Luv....getting an opportunity to thank a military mom is way cool. And to get to see her being proud.....highlight of the day!

And our thanks to you and David, military mom, for your service to our country.

[LUV W]

Thank you, Kathy. HE is my biggest hero!

I love seeing the pride they have in their soldier or airman or sailor! It’s special!