FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 16 July 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

REA LEAPING

An Air Force sergeant leads Rea, a military working dog, through an obstacle course on Vance Air Force Base, OK, Jan. 11, 2016. The airman is assigned to the 71st Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by David Poe

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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.

DROP ZONE SIGNAL

Air Force Staff Sgt. Joseph Pico and Staff Sgt. Brian Alfano demonstrate a method to mark a drop zone during a training flight on Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL, Jan. 19, 2016. Pico is a combat arms instructor assigned to the 106th Security Forces Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing. Alfano is a survival, evasion, resistance and escape instructor assigned to the 103rd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing. U.S. Air National Guard Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy

WELDING A BOLT

A U.S. sailor secures a bolt in place aboard the USS Fort Worth on Changi Naval Base, Singapore, Jan. 13, 2016. The Fort Worth is on a rotational deployment to support the Asia-Pacific rebalance. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Antonio Turretto Ramos

MUSIC MAKERS

U.S. Army Europe Band and Chorus members perform during a ceremony at Landsthul Regional Medical Center in Germany, Jan. 7, 2016. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Brian Kimball

EQUIPMENT CHECK

An Army jumpmaster commands equipment check during an airborne operation over Homestead Air Reserve Base, FL, Jan. 12, 2016. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Osvaldo Equite

RECEIVING FUEL

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker refuels a French F-2 Rafale over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 8, 2016. The aircraft crew is assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb

SHIFTING COLORS

U.S. sailors aboard the USS Ross prepare to shift colors during sea and anchor detail before pulling into Souda Bay, Greece, Jan. 9, 2016. The Ross is an Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer deployed to Rota, Spain. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Justin Stumberg

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[SkyDancer]

Hai, (((HUGS))) Quick break from skydiving - J

[PROCON]

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

[lightman]

Happy hump day....stand strong and stay safe!

[PROCON]

Quick break from skydiving

Good grief, you're supposed to be flying the plane, not jumping out of it, Janie! 😁

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[mountainlion]

My brother was 173 Airborne and bragged about jumping out of perfectly good airplanes. He was not a pilot thought.

[SkyDancer]

LOL - Actually one time I did jump. The pilot was hidden among the regulars and didn’t know that when I jump he’d sneak back and take over - people freaked for a moment. Too Funny! I said “I’m outta here” and bailed.

[PROCON]

LOL, too funny.

[The Mayor]

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July 16

Costly Joy

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 16–17
• Acts 20:1–16

When a man found it, he . . . went and sold all he had and bought that field.

Matthew 13:44

At the sound of the digital melody, all six of us sprang into action. Some slipped shoes on, others simply bolted for the door barefoot. Within seconds we were all sprinting down the driveway chasing the ice cream truck. It was the first warm day of summer, and there was no better way to celebrate than with a cold, sweet treat! There are things we do simply because of the joy it brings us, not out of discipline or obligation.

In the pair of parables found in Matthew 13:44–46, the emphasis is selling everything to gain something else. We might think the stories are about sacrifice. But that’s not the point. In fact, the first story declares it was “joy” that led the man to sell everything and buy the field. Joy drives change—not guilt or duty.

Jesus isn’t one segment of our lives; His claims on us are total. Both men in the stories “sold all” (v. 44). But here’s the best part: the result of this selling of everything is actually gain. We may not have guessed that. Isn’t life in Christ about taking up your cross? Yes. It is. But when we die, we live; when we lose our life, we find it. When we “sell all,” we gain the greatest treasure: Jesus! Joy is the reason; surrender is the response. The treasure of knowing Jesus is the reward.

By:  Glenn Packiam Reflect & Pray

How have you experienced joy in your relationship with Jesus? What is He inviting you to surrender to Him?

Dear Jesus, open my eyes to see the treasure that You are! Direct my heart to You as the source of true and unfailing joy, and let me ever be fixed on You. Grant me the grace to surrender all to You.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO, Janey...((HUGS))...parachutes in the sky again!!

Have fun.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we will always remember!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...how was your big storm? All your trees still standing?

Happy hump day and I am so glad it is finally over. A new payroll system that is not working very well. Friday we will start hearing about all the wrong pay. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...how are things going in your area?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day.

How are your mixers coming along? The welder show up? Parts getting to you on time?

[lightman]

Just lost a 5” diameter dead hickory...half a dozen stove logs. Might be enough to bank the stove for one overnight.

Every bit counts!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[luvie]

Remembering them....always.