FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 16 January 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FIRING ADJUSTMENT

Army Staff Sgt. Geriff Polanco looks toward the target as Army Sgt. Erik Paredes looks through the sight of an M119 howitzer during live-fire training at Fort Polk, LA, July 26, 2016. Paredes and Polanco are assigned to the New York Army National Guard’s 1st Battalion, 258th Field Artillery. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Maj. Corine Lombardo

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.

PRE-FLIGHT CHECKS

A pilot performs preflight checks on an F/A-18C Hornet on the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Pacific Ocean, July 31, 2016. The aircraft carrier 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 Class J. Alexander Delgado

CAROLINA HORIZON

Army 1st Lt. Daniel J. Cruz participates in a scheduled training mission aboard a CH-47D Chinook helicopter over Greenville, SC, July 22, 2016. Cruz is a pilot assigned to the South Carolina Army National Guard’s Headquarters Company, 2nd Battalion, 151st Security Support Aviation Battalion. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Roby Di Giovine

LIVE-FIRE FOCUS

A sailor conducts a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Ross as part of Exercise Sea Breeze 2016 in the Black Sea, July 28, 2016. The maritime exercise aims to improve maritime safety, security and stability in the Black Sea. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Theron J. Godbold

'VIGILANT' TRAINING

A soldier reports his findings for chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear threats during Vigilant Guard 2016 at Camp Johnson, VT, July 28, 2016. The exercise enables Guard units to improve cooperation with regional civilian, military and federal partners to prepare for emergencies and catastrophic events. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Chelsea Clark

COMBAT CAMERA EXERCISE

Combat camera photographers move with soldiers through a simulated subway station at Fort A.P. Hill, VA, July 27, 2016, during the North America Information Operations/Combat Camera Exercise. DoD photo by EJ Hersom

HOWITZER SLING

A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter sling-loads a 105 mm howitzer during the Arctic Thunder Open House at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 31, 2016. The biennial event is one of the premier aerial demonstrations in the world. The helicopter is assigned to the Alaska Army National Guard. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

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[The Mayor]

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January 16

Bring What You Have

Bible in a Year:

• Genesis 39–40
• Matthew 11

“Bring them here to me,” [Jesus] said.

Matthew 14:18

“Stone Soup,” an old tale with many versions, tells of a starving man who comes to a village, but no one there can spare a crumb of food for him. He puts a stone and water in a pot over a fire. Intrigued, the villagers watch him as he begins to stir his “soup.” Eventually, one brings a couple of potatoes to add to the mix; another has a few carrots. One person adds an onion, another a handful of barley. A farmer donates some milk. Eventually, the “stone soup” becomes a tasty chowder.

That tale illustrates the value of sharing, but it also reminds us to bring what we have, even when it seems to be insignificant. In John 6:1–14 we read of a boy who appears to be the only person in a huge crowd who thought about bringing some food. Christ’s disciples had little use for the boy’s sparse lunch of five loaves and two fishes. But when it was surrendered, Jesus increased it and fed thousands of hungry people!

I once heard someone say, “You don’t have to feed the five thousand. You just have to bring your loaves and fishes.” Just as Jesus took one person’s meal and multiplied it far beyond anyone’s expectations or imagination (v. 11), He’ll accept our surrendered efforts, talents, and service. He just wants us to be willing to bring what we have to Him. 

By: Cindy Hess Kasper

Reflect & Pray

What have you been holding back from God? Why is it difficult to bring that area of your life to Him?

Jesus, help me to surrender whatever I have to You, knowing You can multiply a little into a lot.

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Tunes?
I thought this was Wednesday??

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[PROCON]

I just knew the trouble-makers would be here tonight 😀😀

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I must ask the mods to fix it...*sigh*

Long day.

BTW...thanks, ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ok....I’ve written to the mods.

Now...good evening, MS.B. How are you doing this fine evening? ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day. Me...just barely as I wrote the wrong title to the thread.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well overnight in Omaha from Orlando then to Denver or hope to catch a hop to Seattle for four days rest and recoup.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...thank goodness she caught my booboo right away. I always set these up on my laptop every night so I can bring the thread to work. Work has blocked all my sites.

Have you had snow yet?

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy!

We finally had snow start following late afternoon today. We'll see how much in the morning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how are you and Penny doing today? Good walking weather?

We are headed back to nights below zero. Hopefully by next week we will be getting back to above zero and maybe back into double digits in the day time.

[left that other site]

The weather has been exceptionally nice for the last couple of days. Penny and i have done some walking, but today I spent most of the day with an old friend from 8th grade. We went out for Chinese Food and then to a couple of anrique stores. She only lives 50 miles away, but through the worst of Boston Beltway Traffic. It took me 2 and a half hours to get home.

Grrrrrrr

[PROCON]

*Falling tonight, not following, sheesh, LOL!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...another overnight. Hope you make it home soon. And then enjoy your days off.

[luvie]

Remembering ALL our troops.
Praying for their safety.

Armed Forces Medley

[spel_grammer_an_punct_polise]

I have not prepared any music for tonight. “Tunes for the Troops” caught me off-guard.....so.....

LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - LA - DE - DAH!

Is that enough music, considering the circumstances!?

** snicker **