FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 07 June 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

COMPOUND SECURITY

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Daniel Thompson posts security while members of an Afghan narcotics interdiction unit search a compound during Operation Speargun in Urmuz, Afghanistan, March 27, 2012. Thompson is a fire team leader assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Mercure

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.

ROLLOVER TRAINING

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Hannah Rosenthal exits a flipped vehicle rollover simulator with a foam training weapon on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 26, 2012. Rosenthal is a paratrooper assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

UNDERSIDE EFFORT

U.S. Navy Lt. Brian Helman attaches ordnance to the underside of an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during an ordnance transfer aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Arabian Sea, March 30, 2012. The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Andrew K. Haller

ADEN SWIM

A sailor jumps off the stern gate of the amphibious transport dock ship USS New Orleans during a swim call in the Gulf of Aden, March 30, 2012. The New Orleans and embarked Marines are part of the Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group, which supports maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The Marines are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Dominique Pineiro

SIGNAL STANCE

U.S. Navy Chief Master-at-Arms Peter Donaldson signals a helicopter on the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Shiloh in the Pacific Ocean, April 2, 2012. The exercise was part of the required evolutions for the Shiloh to receive her flight deck qualification. Donaldson is an enlisted landing specialist. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Gregory A. Harden II

MEDITERRANEAN TRAINING

Members of the visit, board, search and seizure team aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Porter prepare to maneuver alongside Porter during a training mission in the Mediterranean Sea, April 1, 2012. Porter is deployed as part of the Enterprise Carrier Strike Group to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Alex R. Forster

FALCON FORCE

An airman prepares an F-16 Fighting Falcon for flight on Joint Base Andrews, Md., April 3, 2012. The 113th Wing provides air sovereignty forces to defend the nation's capital and support forces ranging from local to global employment. The airman is assigned to the 113th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Perry Aston

EGG HUNTERS

Military children search for hidden eggs during the Easter egg hunt at the 2012 Spring Fling Festival on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 4, 2012. April is the Month of the Military Child. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Derrick K. Irions

STATUS UPDATE

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Sears relays a status update to his platoon commander while a logistics transport vehicle approaches to extract recovered civilians during a pre-deployment training exercise on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., April 3, 2012. Sears is assigned to Weapons Company, 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Gunnery Sgt. John A. Lee II

NOSE NUDGE

U.S. sailors position an F/A-18E Super Hornet on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln under way in the Arabian Sea, March 28, 2012. The sailors are aviation boatswain's mates assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 137. The Abraham Lincoln is deployed 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 2nd Class Jonathan P. Idle

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[The Mayor]

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Uncontrollable Unexpected
June 7, 2012

Life is full of surprises—some of which take life in unwelcome directions. I still remember the shockwave that hit our family several decades ago when my father lost his job through no fault of his own. With a house full of kids to feed, it was a jarring blow. But as certainly as Dad’s job loss was beyond his control and unexpected, he still knew he could trust God for his future.

As Jesus’ followers, we must recognize that there are things in life that are the “uncontrollable unexpected,” as I call them. To help us in those moments, James 4:13-15 offers this wisdom: “Come now, you who say, ‘Today or tomorrow we will go to such and such a city, spend a year there, buy and sell, and make a profit’; whereas you do not know what will happen tomorrow. . . . Instead you ought to say, ‘If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.’ ” The people to whom James was writing were making plans while excluding God’s prerogative to direct their lives.

Is it wrong to plan for the future? Of course not. It is unwise, however, to forget that God may allow some “uncontrollable unexpected” events as He sees fit. Ultimately, all that happens is for the best—even when it’s hard to see. We must trust Him and His plans for our future.

I know who holds the future,
And I know who holds my hand;
With God things don’t just happen—
Everything by Him is planned. —A. Smith

We may not know what the future holds, but we can trust the One who holds the future.

Read: James 4:13-17

Instead you ought to say, “If the Lord wills, we shall live and do this or that.” —James 4:15

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 40-42

[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

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[SkyDancer]

G'Day All

Greetings From DnUnDa

Remembering D-Day 6 June 1944

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first...The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And a close second....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Hawaii!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Jet Jaguar]

Howdy Ma! Gettin' close.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hope your week is going well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WARRIOR WARM UP

A wounded warrior makes the catch during warm up before the Amputee Softball Team exhibition game at Washington Nationals Stadium in Washington, D.C., April 3. U.S. Army photo by J.D. Leipold

[Kathy in Alaska]

Aloha, Hawaii...((HUGS))...it’s raining this afternoon. Hope it continues all evening.

Any good news today, besides Scott Walker in Wisconsin? Go Tea Party!!

[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...it’s raining right now...finally. Virtually no rain since winter was over. Heavy, heavy, heavy into construction season, and bears in town.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...we are finally getting a bit of rain. Are you sharing?

[left that other site]

Oh yes...take as much as you need! :-)