FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 27 February 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

ALASKA ARMY GUARDSMAN PREPARES FOR IDITAROD

Alaska Army National Guard Staff Sgt. Harry Alexie runs 10 sled dogs on an 18-mile practice run near two-time Iditarod champion Lance Mackey’s Comeback Kennel training facility in Fairbanks, Alaska, October 2008. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Paizley Ramsey

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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.

HONORING AIRMEN

U.S. Air Force Honor guard members from Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, give a 21-gun salute during a rosette-placing ceremony at the Henri-Chapelle Cemetery and Memorial in Belgium, Feb. 20, 2009. The event honored the nine airmen of the McMurray Crew who flew a B-24 bomber in World War II, and were missing in action until remains were found in a field southwest of Berlin in 2002. U.S. Air Force photo by 2nd Lt. Kathleen Polesnak

MOUNTAIN COLORS

U.S. Army Capt. Michael Riha, left, re-enlists Spc. Rodriguez on top of Ghar Mountain at Kabul Military Training Center in Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 6, 2009. The soldiers assigned to Delta Security Force made the early morning climb to re-enlist four soldiers. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. James D. Sims

Chick Corea ~ Duende

Chris Ledoux ~ Even Cowboys Like A Little Rock & Roll

Del Shannon ~ The Lion Sleeps Tonight

Ella Fitzgerald ~ The Lady Is A Tramp

Fats Domino ~ Amazing Grace

RANGE ROUND

U.S. Army Pvt. Jeffery Hansen crouches after launching a 60mm mortar round from the mortar range on Forward Operating Base Lane in Zabul Province, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2009. Hansen is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Mancini

SNOWY EXIT

U.S. soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division Personal Security Detail exit a CH-47 Chinook helicopter to provide security in Bagram, Afghanistan, Feb. 15, 2009. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Prentice C. Martin-Bowen

78th Fraser Highlanders ~ Invitation To the Dance

The Four Freshmen ~ Angel Eyes

Alaska Button Box Gang ~ El Gaucho

Charlie Rich ~ Blue Spanish Eyes

Eva Cassidy ~ You Take My Breath Away

PORT VISIT TO THAILAND

090220-N-9950J-093 PATTAYA, Thailand (Feb. 20, 2009) Sailors assigned to the forward-deployed amphibious assault ship USS Essex (LHD 2) ride Asian elephants during a Morale, Welfare and Recreation tour at the Pattaya Elephant Village. The tour was one of 13 distinct Essex MWR tours designed to introduce Sailors to Thai culture during their four-day port visit. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Greg Johnson/Released)

NEW PREDATOR ON THE PROWL

A new MQ-1 Predator takes off on its maiden flight Feb. 13 at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing received the unmanned aircraft system, which had no operational hours on it, and immediately put the aircraft into action. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tiffany Trojca)

Please remember that The Canteen is here to support
and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[ConorMacNessa]

In!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

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God Bless Our Republic

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up

[The Mayor]

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February 27, 2009

Quiet Times

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READ: Psalm 23:1-3; Mark 6:30-32

Be still, and know that I am God. —Psalm 46:10

My friend Mary told me that she had always valued the time she spent fishing with her dad. Not being a fishing aficionado myself, I was curious about what she found so enjoyable. “I just like being with my dad,” she said. “So you just fish and talk?” I asked her. “Oh, no, we don’t really talk,” she said. “We just fish.”

It wasn’t the conversation—it was the company.

Did you ever think about how much time we spend talking? In what we like to call our “quiet time” with God, we usually fill in any silence with our prayers. But do we ever practice just being “still”?

God said, “Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps. 46:10). When Jesus noticed that the disciples were so busy that they didn’t even have time to eat, He told them, “Come aside by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while” (Mark 6:31). When we leave the distractions of life behind, we can more easily rest and refocus on God.

Are you allowing quiet moments alone with God to be a part of your life? Do you desire for Him to restore your soul? (Ps. 23:1-3). Let Him teach you how to “be still.” And listen when Jesus invites you: “Come aside with Me and rest a while.”

The quiet times we spend with God
In solitude and prayer
Will strengthen and restore our souls
And help us sense His care. —Sper

Quiet times with God store up power for future emergencies.

Bible in One Year: Numbers 17-19; Mark 6:30-56

[MS.BEHAVIN]

IN

[rabscuttle385]

I’m in!

[philly-d-kidder]

Troops Thanks..

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[Izzy Dunne]

I’d like to donate all my prize money tonight to FR.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
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our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Kathy! Thanks for opening the doors! I'm off work for the weekend!! WOOHOO!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Woohoo!! No going to work this weekend! Gonna get some dirt time?

[ConorMacNessa]

Yes! tomorrow afternoon looks good - it's supposed to rain Saturday.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCPL Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[SandRat]

Informational -- An Iraqi Soldier hands out informational handbills to the people of Abu Rummanah, Feb. 20. Photo by 2nd Lt. Timothy Hayes.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Mac is tonight's first arrival!!

[SandRat]

On Screen -- U.S. Soldiers of the 67th Forward Support Company, 2nd Battalion, 20th Field Artillery Regiment, 41st Fires Brigade, prepare schools for an upcoming pen pal mission in Al Hayy, Iraq, on Feb. 12. Photo by Staff Sgt. Rasheen Douglas.