FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 04 April 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

SEA REPLENISHMENT

Navy Seaman Macorazon Deleon adjusts line as the USS Porter conducts a replenishment at sea in the Mediterranean Sea, May 10, 2018. The USS Porter is on its fifth patrol in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe and Africa. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ford Williams

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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.

BABY LOVE

Air Force Senior Airman Ashley Dudley plays with her 8-month old daughter at Whiteman Air Force Base, MO, May 4, 2018. Dudley is a pass and identification clerk assigned to the 509th Security Forces Squadron. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Taylor Phifer

DECK LIGHTS

Marines board an MV-22B Osprey during rapid response training aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations, May 4, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Jon Sosner

SAILOR’S SIGNAL

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Claudia Ofori signals from the USS Harry S. Truman to the USNS Arctic during an underway replenishment in the Mediterranean Sea, May 10, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Bobby Siens

HIGH BAR

A soldier pulls himself over a high bar during the 2018 Spc. Hilda I. Clayton Best Combat Camera Competition at Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, May 1, 2018. The competition tests combat photographers’ technical and tactical skills. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo N. Piedra

EAGER ATHLETES An airman observes as military children do pushups during an event at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, May 5, 2018, to teach the children about what their parents go through when preparing for deployments. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alexander W. Riedel

ROOSEVELT REUNION

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Tenesha Walton reunites with her son in San Diego, May 7, 2018, upon returning from a deployment aboard the aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt. Navy photo by Lasheba James

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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).



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!!!!!!!

[The Mayor]

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April 4

Watch Out!

Bible in a Year: Ruth 1–4; Luke 8:1–25

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

I grew up in warm southern cities, so when I moved north, it took me a while to learn how to drive safely during the long, snowy months. During my first hard winter, I ended up stranded in a snowdrift three times! But after several years of practice, I began to feel comfortable driving in wintry conditions. In fact, I felt a little too comfortable. I stopped being as vigilant. And that’s when I hit a patch of black ice and skidded into a telephone pole on the side of the road!

Thankfully, no one was hurt, but I learned something important that day. I realized how dangerous it can be to feel comfortable. Instead of being watchful, I had gone on “autopilot.”

We need to practice that same kind of vigilance in our spiritual lives. Peter warns believers not to glide thoughtlessly through life, but to “be alert” (1 Peter 5:8). The devil is actively trying to destroy us, and so we too need to be active, resisting temptation and standing firm in our faith (v. 9). That’s not something we have to do on our own though. God promises to be with us in our sufferings and, ultimately, to make us “strong, firm and steadfast” (v. 10). By His power, we learn to remain watchful and alert in resisting evil and following Him.

By Amy Peterson

Today's Reflection

Where do you need to be more alert? In what ways will you stay vigilant in following Jesus?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[left that other site]

OK. Today was weird.

Morning dawned with driving, frigid rain and wind, in the 30’s.

By Noon, it was 60 and sunny...a picture-perfect spring day.

Go Figure.

[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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...work going well? Is winter over?

We are rapidly melting, but they say a storm is coming with some snow. Won’t stick.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



SFC Will D. Lindsay, USA
2nd Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne)
KIA Afghanistan 22 March 2019


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[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



SPC Joseph P. Collette, USA
242nd Ordnance Battalion
71st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group
KIA Afghanistan 22 March 2019


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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[mylife]

My 83 year old Naval aerial photographer friend just had his ceiling tile placed this week at the VFW, PHE1 1953~1983 USN

does that rate still exist?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Great message today....no complacency!

We made it thru hump day...your week getting enough rest?

[ConorMacNessa]

I think Spring has come here, at last. Work has gone with fits and starts the last couple of months. I need to get something more stable - the last three projects I've been on have lasted less than a week each.

I'm sorry I have been so scarce lately - will do better going forward.

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I am prepared to give my life in their defense."

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[SkyDancer]

Hi Connor!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOW! We thank him for his service to our country.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...more melting here and mostly sun today...but VERY windy!!

Hiking yet?

[left that other site]

No, But I expect hiking season to be right around the corner...like maybe next week! :-)