FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 2 March 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HALSEY LIVE-FIRE

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class John Jackson fires an M9 handgun aboard the USS Halsey during a live-fire exercise in the South China Sea, May 5, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Nicholas Burgains

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.

WASH WORK

Air Force Senior Airman Aaron Brewer uses a power washer to clean an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft at Moody Air Force Base, GA, May 7, 2018. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Eugene Oliver

INFLECTION POINT

Soldiers participate in a military police course at the McCrady Training Center in Eastover, SC, May 3, 2018. The training included setting up a security perimeter at a landing zone. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Jorge Intriago

NET NEMESES

Army Capt. Justine Stremick spikes the ball during a match against the Air Force women’s volleyball team as part of the 2018 Armed Forces Volleyball Championship in Hurlburt Field, FL, May 9, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Benson

HOMECOMING HUG

Navy Chief Petty Officer Miguel Mosquera hugs his family in San Diego, May 7, 2018, upon returning from a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt.

KAHUKU HIKE

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Marc Mercado carries an M240B machine gun during a casualty evacuation drill at Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, May 1, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Aaron S. Patterson

MARINE MAINTENANCE

Marines perform maintenance on an MV-22 Osprey tiltrotor aircraft on the flight deck of the USS Iwo Jima during a deployment to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, May 7, 2018. Navy photo by Seaman Dominick A. Cremeans

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[The Mayor]

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March 28

Surrounded by God

Bible in a Year: Judges 4–6; Luke 4:31–44

As the mountains surround Jerusalem, so the Lord surrounds his people both now and for evermore. Psalm 125:2

In a busy airport, a young mother struggled alone. Her toddler was in full tantrum mode—screaming, kicking, and refusing to board their plane. Overwhelmed and heavily pregnant, the burdened young mother finally gave up, sinking to the floor in frustration, covering her face, and starting to sob.

Suddenly six or seven women travelers, all strangers, formed a circle around the young mother and her child—sharing snacks, water, gentle hugs, and even a nursery song. Their loving circle calmed the mother and child, who then boarded their plane. The other women returned to their seats, not needing to discuss what they had done, but knowing their support had strengthened a young mother exactly when she needed it.

This illustrates a beautiful truth from Psalm 125. “As the mountains surround Jerusalem,” says verse 2, “so the Lord surrounds his people.” The image reminds us how the bustling city of Jerusalem is, indeed, flanked by surrounding hills—among them the Mount of Olives, Mount Zion, and Mount Moriah.

In this same way, God surrounds His people—supporting and standing guard over our souls “both now and for evermore.” Thus, on tough days, look up, “unto the hills,” as the psalmist puts it (Psalm 121:1 kjv). God awaits with strong help, steady hope, and everlasting love.

By Patricia Raybon

Today's Reflection

How have you sensed the Lord surrounding you with His love? Who can you share His love with today?

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Oh my...my screen is all fuzzy.

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

I hope you are doing a good job is resting. Still driving the forklift?

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro....is your snow all gone? The pile in my front yard is only half as big now. My back yard is ice from a 100+ ducks coming to dine all winter.

And you are welcome.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[PROCON]

Oh yeah, the warm Spring has melted our snow, just a frigid memory now.

Do you feed your backyard ducks?

[mountainlion]

Tough job carrying a machine gun in Hawaii. I hear they even got some record snow there also.

[luvie]

ALWAYS remembering them!
They are all my heroes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...get a good night’s sleep and ace the tests tomorrow!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...has the walking begun? Penny glad to get out?

Is your berm gone now? The pile in my yard is about half gone...lawn is showing!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Are things down to a dull roar at work by now? I hope you went home with no homework for a change.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Do you feed your backyard ducks?

I did, but more kept coming. I'm betting I was pushing 200 for the last month.