FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 05 October 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

LAUNCHER PRACTICE

A soldier aims his practice AT-4 rocket launcher during the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year competition at Fort Jackson, SC, Sept. 7, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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.

INTERIOR CLIMB

Navy Seaman Krystal Paquette climbs down the interior of the mast of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Sept. 2, 2016. The Eisenhower is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Nathan T. Beard

HONORING A PILOT

A member of the Air Force honor guard presents the American flag to Terry Harmon, the daughter of 2nd Lt. Elaine Harmon, one of the original Women Airforce Service Pilots, during a ceremony to honor her mother at Arlington National Cemetery, VA, Sept. 7, 2016. Harmon died in 2015 at the age of 95. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson

MEDITERRANEAN SKY

The MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun and superstructure extends from the USS Carney in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 6, 2016. The Carney, a guided-missile destroyer, is patrolling in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations to support U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Weston Jones

DOUBLE RAINBOW

A rainbow arches over tents housing U.S. and Canadian soldiers participating in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2016 at Yongin, South Korea, Aug 24, 2016. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar

HANGAR BAY DOG-DAY

Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor W. Torrence spends a moment with Eesther, a military working dog, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea, Sept. 2, 2016, before departing for a training mission. Torrence, a dog handler, and Eesther, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois and combat tracking dog, are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Maritime Raid Force. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish

LOW-LIGHT SHOOT

Sailors participate in a low-light M4A1 carbine qualification course on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 31, 2016. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart

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[The Mayor]

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Hovering Over Us

October 5, 2017

He shielded him and cared for him . . . like an eagle that . . . hovers over its young. Deuteronomy 32:10–11

Betty’s daughter arrived home from an overseas trip, feeling unwell. When her pain became unbearable, Betty and her husband took her to the emergency room. The doctors and nurses set to work, and after a few hours one of the nurses said to Betty, “She’s going to be okay! We’re going to take good care of her and get her healed up.” In that moment, Betty felt peace and love flood over her. She realized that while she hovered over her daughter anxiously, the Lord is the perfect parent who nurtures His children, comforting us in difficult times.

In the book of Deuteronomy, the Lord reminded His people how, when they were wandering in the desert, He cared for them as a loving parent who hovers over its young. He never left them, but was like an eagle “that spreads its wings” to catch its children and “carries them aloft” (32:11). He wanted them to remember that although they experienced hardship and strife in the desert, He didn’t abandon them.

We too may face challenges of many kinds, but we can take comfort and courage in this reminder that our God will never leave us. When we feel that we are falling, the Lord like an eagle will spread His wings to catch us (v. 11) as He brings us peace. — Amy Boucher Pye

Father God, Your love as a parent is greater than anything I can imagine. May my confidence rest in You, and may I share Your love with others.

Our God hovers over us with love.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 23–25; Philippians 1

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

If I look through the rain clouds I can almost see the weekend.

[lightman]

Remember them all, but especially the most recently fallen in Niger.

[Diana in Wisconsin]

*HERO BUMP*

[left that other site]

I got to really test Blue’s Braking Capacity this afternoon.

She squealed and burned rubber but stopped on a dime without wavering. Not even a little wiggle in the front fork. Awesome.

(((Idiot driver in front of me stopped short and banged a left)))

[lightman]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/3592027/posts

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



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).



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!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...we have rain, and for the next 4 days. Last night was hard! Let up today.

Are you easing into winter? Getting cold?

Enjoy pub night?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[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 this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

A couple of weeks ago I posted a link to a new military museum not far from where we live. Hubby discovered a video of it the other day and I saved it for tonight so folks can take a "tour".

Sam H. Werner Military Muesum

The museum raised funds to acquire MANY more items from a collection in MS. Hubby and a few others have been down there twice to start bringing the items back. Here is an article that tells a little about it along with a short video showing just a few of the things in the collection.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!

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Pub Night was special last night. Everyone spontaneously sang a Tom Petty song, some even sang two...and they were all different songs...a real testament to the man’s songwriting.

It is getting cold at night but the days are beautiful. Penny and I hiked the property of an old munitions and fireworks factory that has been reclaimed for nature.

The trail was a little more challenging than the others, so I was glad to have my sturdy shoes and my walking stick.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



SPC Alexander W. Missildine, USA
710th Brigade Support Bn, 3rd Brigade Combat Team,
10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry),
KIA Afghanistan, 1 October 2017




"God Of Our Fathers"
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[Kathy in Alaska]

There will be NO sprained ankles!!

Glad pub night was special and you got lots of good songs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...is fall progressing nicely? No rain?

Remembering ALL our fallen troops. God Bless and keep them.