FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 June 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MAINTENANCE MISSION

Marine Corps Cpl. Yesenia Rojas performs maintenance on an MV-22B Osprey aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Essex in the Arabian Sea, Oct. 2, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Francisco J. Diaz Jr.

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.

SEA STAND

. Navy Ensign Taylor Poynter stands watch in the pilothouse of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 30, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ryan M. Breeden

MISSILE MOVEMENT

A soldier fires an anti-tank missile near Al Asad Air Base in Iraq, Sept. 26, 2018. Army National Guard photo by 1st Lt. Leland White 8.

HELO HAUL

An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter prepares to transport cargo from the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Essex during replenishment in the Arabian Gulf, Sept. 30, 2018. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jenna Dobson

FIELD FORMATION

Marines and New Zealand soldiers call for fire from a light armored vehicle during training at Waiouru Military Camp in New Zealand, Sept. 26, 2018. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Jordan E. Gilbert

VEHICLE PREP

Marine Corps Pfc. Jeremiah Hargraves takes chains off a utility vehicle at Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, CA, Sept. 27, 2018, while preparing for San Francisco Fleet Week.

SANDY SCENARIO

Marine Corps Cpl. Anton Anderson, a Corporal’s Course student, drags a simulated casualty during a beach ambush scenario as part of a small unit leadership evaluation at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Sept. 26, 2018.

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[lightman]

‘Evening, everyone.

Stay safe, honor those serving and thank those who have served.

[mountainlion]

So many military people train very hard to keep the military running like a well oiled machine. It is good that the training requirements for retirement are not as great.

[The Mayor]

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June 20

Present in the Storm

Bible in a Year: Esther 1–2; Acts 5:1–21

The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress. Psalm 46:7 Fire swept through the home of a family of six from our church. Although the father and son survived, the father was still hospitalized while his wife, mother, and two small children were laid to rest. Unfortunately, heartbreaking events like this continue to happen again and again. When they’re replayed, so is the age-old question: Why do bad things happen to good people? And it doesn’t surprise us that this old question doesn’t have new answers.

Yet the truth that the psalmist puts forth in Psalm 46 has also been replayed and rehearsed and embraced repeatedly. “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (v. 1). The conditions described in verses 2–3 are catastrophic—earth and mountains moving and sea waters raging. We shudder when we imagine being in the midst of the stormy conditions poetically pictured here. But sometimes we do find ourselves there—in the swirling throes of a terminal illness, tossed about by a devastating financial crisis, stung and stunned by the deaths of loved ones.

It’s tempting to rationalize that the presence of trouble means the absence of God. But the truth of Scripture counters such notions. “The Lord Almighty is with us; the God of Jacob is our fortress” (vv. 7, 11). He is present when our circumstances are unbearable, and we find comfort in His character: He is good, loving, and trustworthy.

By Arthur Jackson

Reflect & Pray

When did a challenge in life cause you to question if God was present? What helped to turn the situation around for you? 

Father, help me to trust the truth of Your Word when it’s hard for me to sense Your care or presence.

[luvie]

There was a tornado in Greenville,TX, where mylife lives this afternoon, but he’s OK. He spent the time in the VFW cooler with a bunch of women. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just got out of a meeting,,,,pinging in a minute.

OMG!! my...so glad you are safe, and had a good time waiting it out with the ladies. Did you get a snack in the cooler?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sorry I'm late...work interferes.

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[mylife]

We was eying the jello shots...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...has the rain stopped yet? If not, please send some here. Thanks!

New tires doing well? Good for rainy weather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...thanks for helping us honor those who serve.

Almost official summer...are you ready?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...hope summer is upon you.

They sure train hard.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Driving a fork lift this week? Welding? Resting? When does the next mixer leave? Are they all minis?

We made it thru hump day!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I leave it to you to make some fun out of a tough situation.

Very close to home or the VFW? Glad you are all safe!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....ML grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....mountainlion bags the bronze!!

[mylife]

Both, I live 1.2 miles from the post.

Everyone is OK even though Wed night is a normal gathering at the Churches.

I guess they got coolers too

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! God bless our military!