FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 03 September 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FALCON MORNING

An Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft prepares to take off shortly after sunrise from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, Jan. 24, 2016, to fly to Kadena Air Base, Japan, to participate in training exercises. The Falcon is assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Shawn Nickel

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RUCK MARCH

Army Spc. Shane Rader runs during a 12-mile ruck march as part of the testing phase for the expert infantryman badge at the 7th Army Joint Multinational Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Feb. 5, 2016. Bader is a paratrooper assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. The brigade provides rapidly deploying forces to the U.S. Army Europe, Africa and Central Command areas of responsibility within 18 hours. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

SALTY SPRINKLERS

Sailors test the saltwater sprinkler system on the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 5, 2016. The aircraft carrier is preparing for inspections. Navy photo by Seaman Apprentice Casey S. Trietsch

PUSH PALS

Sailors move a T-45C Goshawk on the flight deck of the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 5, 2016. The aircraft carrier is preparing for Inspections and conducting carrier qualifications. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Anderson W. Branch

GLOBEMASTER LANDING

Air Force Capts. Christopher Gilbert, left, and Roderick Mills land a C-17 Globemaster III at Pope Army Airfield, NC, Feb. 4, 2015, after a mission to support "large package week." The exercise, which involves dropping large equipment and paratroopers onto drop zones, prepares Army and Air Force units for worldwide crisis and contingency operations. Gilbert and Mills are pilots assigned to the 517th Airlift Squadron, 3rd Airlift Wing. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Gregory Brook

RINSING AWAY

Army Staff Sgt. Rusty Greeno, right, rinses Air Force Tech. Sgt. August Hoaglund during decontamination for a man-down drill during proficiency training at Roberto Clemente Stadium in Carolina, Puerto Rico, Jan. 26, 2016. Greeno and Hoaglund are survey team chiefs assigned to the Vermont National Guard’s 15th Civil Support Team. Vermont Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Rivard

PUSH PROGRESS

Soldiers and airmen work together to upload an AH-64 Apache helicopter onboard a C-17 Globemaster III in support of large package week operations on Pope Army Airfield, NC, Feb. 4, 2016. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Labbe

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[The Mayor]

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September 3

Irrational Fears

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 140–142
• 1 Corinthians 14:1–20

I will not forget you!

Isaiah 49:15 It makes no logical sense, but when my parents died within a three-month period, I feared they would forget me. Of course they were no longer on earth, but that left me with a large uncertainty. I was a young, unmarried adult and wondered how to navigate life without them. Feeling really single and alone, I sought God.

One morning I told Him about my irrational fear and the sadness it brought (even though He knew it already). The Scripture passage that came from the devotional I read that day was Isaiah 49: “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast . . . ? Though she may forget, I will not forget you!” (v. 15). God reassured His people through Isaiah that He had not forgotten them and later promised to restore them to Himself through sending His Son Jesus. But the words ministered to my heart too. It’s rare for a mother or a father to forget their child, yet it’s possible. But God? No way. “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands,” He said.

God’s answer to me could have brought more fear. But the peace He gave because of His own remembrance of me was exactly what I needed. It was the start of discovering that God is even closer than a parent or anyone else, and He knows the way to help us with everything—even our irrational fears.

By:  Anne Cetas Reflect & Pray

What fears do you face? How might you seek God’s help to address them?

Father, my emotions and fears can be overwhelming and controlling. Thank You for being kind by helping me with them.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

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Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day. Any chance of catching your breath a bit this evening?

[mylife]

On the phone, remembering my good friend Doug Price, who passed this Sunday.

Doug was a Navy man, and professional musician, played bass for Lena Horne's band and Big Bill Broonzy, He was a member of VFW post 4011 and a master carpenter, pool player and ladies man..

RIP Doug, RIP

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m hoping...still some to do tonight, but as bad as the last couple days.

More rain yesterday, and off and on today. About an inch so far.

Sure hope you are getting rain, too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Well...we made it through hump day. Hope your week is going well.

[PROCON]

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

[radu]

I hope you’re able to find some down time this evening. You’re probably whipped by now.

I’ve seen some pretty hefty-looking showers on the airport cam and hoped some were going over your house. One of us needs some good luck. LOL! No rain for us today and probably not tomorrow. Just hot and steamy.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[radu]

So sorry to hear about the loss of your friend, my.
He sounds like quite a guy.
May he rest in peace.

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Any improvement on the air quality today or are the fires still raging?

[mylife]

Doug was also an avid sailor who had a Boston Whaler, and he was an avid golfer, all the girls called him “Dougie Poo”

Truly a great guy, and we are in shock.

I never heard him say anything nasty about anyone but last year he showed up in this Cadillac, and I said where did you get that?
He said my Ex wife gave it to me, maybe she felt bad, I dont know.

The last I spoke to him was 1.5 mos ago? and I asked how that Cadillac suited him, and he said the damn thing caught on fire on a muddy Tx road in the country.
I said oh no!

He said, “you know? I think she set me up” ;)

RIP Doug RIP

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

The fires are raging all around us, folks are being evacuated and it's choking to even go outside, I hope it improves but the high temps will not make it any better.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...you were right on The Mayor’s heels tonight.

[luvie]

ALWAYS Remembering Our Troops!

[The Mayor]

Sneaking up behind me : )

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...another good day? Maybe a little time with Blue?

How’s Penny enjoying her days? Enough sun for sunning?

[radu]

It sounds like Doug was quite a character too. Love the tales about the Cadillac. LOL

With the full life he led, he’s left y’all with a lot of fond memories. Celebrate his life.