FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 07 May 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

LAUNCHER PRACTICE

A soldier aims his practice AT-4 rocket launcher during the Army Reserve Drill Sergeant of the Year competition at Fort Jackson, SC, Sept. 7, 2016. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Brian Hamilton

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.

INTERIOR CLIMB

Navy Seaman Krystal Paquette climbs down the interior of the mast of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Persian Gulf, Sept. 2, 2016. The Eisenhower 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 Nathan T. Beard

HONORING A PILOT

A member of the Air Force honor guard presents the American flag to Terry Harmon, the daughter of 2nd Lt. Elaine Harmon, one of the original Women Airforce Service Pilots, during a ceremony to honor her mother at Arlington National Cemetery, VA, Sept. 7, 2016. Harmon died in 2015 at the age of 95. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Alyssa C. Gibson

MEDITERRANEAN SKY

The MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun and superstructure extends from the USS Carney in the Mediterranean Sea, Sept. 6, 2016. The Carney, a guided-missile destroyer, is patrolling in the U.S. 6th fleet area of operations to support U.S. national security interests in Europe. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Weston Jones

DOUBLE RAINBOW

A rainbow arches over tents housing U.S. and Canadian soldiers participating in Exercise Ulchi Freedom Guardian 2016 at Yongin, South Korea, Aug 24, 2016. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar

HANGAR BAY DOG-DAY

Marine Corps Cpl. Taylor W. Torrence spends a moment with Eesther, a military working dog, in the hangar bay of the USS Bonhomme Richard at sea, Sept. 2, 2016, before departing for a training mission. Torrence, a dog handler, and Eesther, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois and combat tracking dog, are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, Maritime Raid Force. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. T.T. Parish

LOW-LIGHT SHOOT

Sailors participate in a low-light M4A1 carbine qualification course on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 31, 2016. Navy photo by Seaman Daniel P. Jackson Norgart

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[The Mayor]

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May 7

Go-Between Prayer

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Kings 1–3
• Luke 24:1–35

The Spirit intercedes for God’s people.

Romans 8:27

Late one Saturday afternoon, my family and I stopped at a local restaurant for lunch. As the waiter set crispy fries and thick burgers on our table, my husband glanced up and asked his name. Then he said, “We pray as a family before we eat. Is there something we can pray for you today?” Allen, whose name we now knew, looked at us with a mixture of surprise and anxiety. A short silence followed before he told us that he was sleeping on his friend’s couch each night, his car had just quit working, and he was broke.

As my husband quietly asked God to provide for Allen and show him His love, I thought about how our go-between prayer was similar to what happens when the Holy Spirit takes up our cause and connects us with God. In our moments of greatest need—when we realize we’re no match to handle life on our own, when we don’t know what to say to God, “The Spirit intercedes for God’s people” (Romans 8:27). What the Spirit says is a mystery, but we’re assured that it always fits with God’s will for our lives.

The next time you pray for God’s guidance, provision, and protection in someone else’s life, let that act of kindness remind you that your spiritual needs are also being lifted to God who knows your name and cares about your problems.

By:  Jennifer Benson Schuldt

Reflect & Pray

Is there anyone you can pray for today? How might you respond to temptation differently if you knew that the Holy Spirit was praying for you during the struggle?

Jesus, I thank You that temptation has no power to separate me from You. Please give me victory today through the power of Your resurrection from the dead.

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[mountainlion]

I didn't see any rainbow in Viet Nam but I did see lots of rain and mud. Some things do not change.

God Bless America.

[PROCON]

Thanks for Honoring and Remembering our Troops, Kathy!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Hope you’re still well!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Any movement in your state?

Things are opening up here, but the idiot Anchorage assembly, all dims and progs, have extended the emergency hunker down order til June 6th. People are NOT pleased. Hope our governor will speed things along.

No fires permitted, but 2 in town in the last 3 days...homeless camps, that the mayor loves. None of the rules seem to apply to them...and the mayor just loves spending on them.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl….are you able to get out and about yet?

Our “hunker down” order was just extended a month...GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well still here in Denver. The high seniority pilots are getting the routes and I also default to the married with children crew as well. I’m on standby/reserve down from a line pilot but that’s okay, I still get basic pay so there is that. If nothing comes up in another week I’m heading home and wait for the call. OTT all’s well.

[Biggirl]

Been raining today, but had previously on very recent past days been out.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...did spring stick around?

I can imagine the rain and mud and jungle.

Can you get out at all yet?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Was today the day the gun range re-opened?

Hope you had a good day.

[mountainlion]

Can you get out at all yet?

No, the road is OK but I don’t want to go anywhere. The weather is much warmer though.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Penny go for a hike?

You and Blue get any bonding time?

We hit mid 60s today!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...still hanging in and all is well.

Still working from home and homing to make it permanent.

Are you able to get out at all?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...at least you are getting basic pay. Do they pay for you to stay in Denver on standby?

Are some of your buds still there? And can you get out at all?

[SkyDancer]

Hai! Ya, buds still here and we (OMG) congregate with each other! We host our own parties. I get per diem and hotel room I share with another crew member while waiting. If nothing happens soon, I’ll find a jump back to Seattle and wait at home.