FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 05 March 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday!! ~

100303-N-3038W-749 SEA OF JAPAN (March 3, 2010) An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the Warhawks of Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 97 launches from the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68). The Nimitz and embarked Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 11 are deployed to the western Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr.(Released)

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

RESUPPLY….

100301-N-6410J-163 CARIBBEAN SEA (March 1, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk departs the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to deliver cargo to the Military Sealift Commmand hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20). Comfort received more than 200 pallets of supplies, which will allow the ship to support Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Jackson/Released) .

….FOR USNS COMFORT

100301-N-6410J-047 CARIBBEAN SEA (March 1, 2010) An MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter approaches the Military Sealift Command hospital ship USNS Comfort (T-AH 20) to deliver two cargo pallets. Comfort received more than 200 pallets of supplies during a vertical replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo/ammunition ship USNS Sacagawea (T-AKE 2) to support Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Matthew Jackson/Released)

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Bill Evans ~ Israel

Ann Richards ~ I Got Rhythm

Charlie Rich ~ My Elusive Dreams

Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge ~ Crippled Crow

Chubby Checker ~ Pony Time

TO THE SHOWERS!

100301-N-2000D-010 GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (March 1, 2010) Army Landing Craft Unit (LCU) 2031 transports vehicles from the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall (LSD 50) to the shore during an agricultural wash down at Naval Station Guantanamo Bay. Carter Hall completed operations in Haiti supporting Operation Unified Response after a 7.0 magnitude earthquake struck near Port-au-Prince, Haiti Jan. 12. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Hendrick Dickson/Released)

VERTICAL REPLENISHMENT

100225-N-3038W-141 PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 25, 2010) Two MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopters assigned to the Wild Cards of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 23 conduct a vertical replenishment at sea between the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and the Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Bridge (T-AOE 10). The Nimitz Carrier Strike Group is conducting operations supporting maritime strategy in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class John Philip Wagner Jr./Released)

Rosanne Cash ~ Miss The Mississippi & You

Wanda Jackson ~ Raining In My Heart

Don Gibson ~ Lonesome Number One

Lawrence Welk ~ Calcutta

Dion ~ Runaround Sue

DOCTORS PERFORM FIRST HAND TRANSPLANT IN DOD

Retired Master Sgt. Janet McWilliams became the first female to undergo a hand transplant Feb. 17, 2010, at the Wilford Hall Medical Center, Texas. She is the 10th person to undergo the procedure in the U.S. and the first to have it done at a Defense Department facility. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Bennie J. Davis III)

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SEEING GREEN

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class James Lee provides aerial security from the rear door of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter over Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2010. Lee, an aerial gunner, is assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 169 Aviation Regiment. Chinook helicopters are one of the primary air platforms for moving troops and supplies throughout Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero

KHOST LANDING

U.S. troops depart from the rear of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Khost province, Afghanistan, Feb. 24, 2010. The troops are assigned to 101st Airborne Division's Focused Targeting Force, Forward Operating Base Salerno. Chinook helicopters are one of the primary air platform's for moving troops and supplies throughout Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephen J. Otero

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[ConorMacNessa]

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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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

[oldteen]

IN

[GulfWar1Vet]

HOLA! :D

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday !!

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[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks for tonite's thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Good evening Kathy, evenin’ Conor. *hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Hi, Oldteen!

*HUGS*

Nice to see you this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[luvie]

Yep...finally Friday! Hope everyone has a great weekend! :D

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

LCpl. Carlos A. Aragon, USMC, KIA Afghanistan 1MAR2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Eternal Father, Strong to Save



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, amid these who heeded the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[oldteen]

Hiya LUV! *hugs*

[The Mayor]

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March 5, 2010

The Right Information

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READ: 1 Thess. 4:13-18

I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope. —1 Thessalonians 4:13

Our flight had been airborne about 15 minutes when the pilot announced that the aircraft had a serious problem the crew was trying to analyze. A few minutes later, he announced that it was a vibration and that we would have to return to the airport. Then the flight attendants made a series of step-by-step announcements explaining what was going on and what would happen once we were on the ground. In an event that could have been terrifying, the fears of the passengers were relieved because we were given the right information.

In the first century, a group of believers in Thessalonica were afraid that their believing loved ones who had died were gone forever and would miss out on the second coming of Christ. For that reason, Paul wrote, “I do not want you to be ignorant, brethren, concerning those who have fallen asleep, lest you sorrow as others who have no hope” (1 Thess. 4:13). Paul’s words of comfort were intended to soften their fears by giving them the right information, which made all the difference in the world. While grieving their loss, they could still have hope of a coming reunion with those who were in Christ.

In seasons of loss, we too can find comfort and hope because the Bible has given us the right information.

He’s coming back! The dead shall rise,
Caught up to meet Him in the skies.
Upon that hope my soul relies;
He’s coming back! —Sherbert

Death is not a period—it’s only a comma.

Bible in One Year: Numbers 34-36; Mark 9:30-50

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
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
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
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
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
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 Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SrA The Black Knight USAF
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
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
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Luv!

*HUGS*

Nice to see you this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[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. 

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[oldteen]

It’s nice to be ‘seen’, thank you :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SevenofNine]

Tomkow there is ship full of vodka

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/sweden/7371557/Over-1000-trapped-as-ships-stuck-in-Baltic-ice.html