FReeper Canteen It's Finally Friday! ~ 19 November 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

AUTUMN’S COLOR GUARD

A U.S. military color guard from the Military District of Washington retires the colors at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Veteran's Day observance at the National Mall, Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2010. DOD photo by Fred W. Baker III

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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.

MOUNTAIN MUSCLE

U.S. Army Sgt. James Small, right, helps Spc. Andreas Plaza up a mountainside in the Towr Gahr Pass, Nangarhar province, Afghanistan, Nov. 6, 2010. Small and Plaza are assigned to 1st Squadron, 61st Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan C. Matson

TIGER’S SALUTE

World War II fighter pilot and retired U.S. Army Air Forces Lt. Col. Jack Schofield salutes the crowd during the Las Vegas Veterans Day Parade in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 11, 2010. Schofield was a member of the fighter squadron known as the Flying Tigers. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Michael R. Holzworth

ALASKA LOAD

U.S. and Indian soldiers load up into the back of a C-17 aircraft to prepare for a combined parachute jump over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 10, 2010. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tiffany Dusterhoft

ACDC ~ For Those About To Rock

Anne Murray ~ How Great Thou Art

Fats Domino ~ I’m Ready

George Jones ~ I Don’t Need Your Rocking Chair

Boots Randolph ~ Mountain Minuet

COBRA RECOVERY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer Adam Pond, left, assists Petty Officer Norberto Riegodedios, right, during the recovery of an AH-1W Cobra helicopter aboard the amphibious transport dock ship USS Denver in the South China Sea, Nov. 9, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Bryan Blair

‘REMEMBERING HIS DAD

Christopher Smallwood cries at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., Nov. 11, 2010. His father's name, Eugene F. Smallwood, is etched into the memorial. He died in service in Vietnam, Sept. 8, 1969. DOD photo by Fred W. Baker III

FULL HOUSE

U.S. Navy Seabees fill a C-17 in Kuwait to prepare for a flight to Kandahar, Afghanistan, Nov. 11, 2010. The Seabees are assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 3, which is a warfighting element deployed to southern Afghanistan to provide construction and engineering support. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Jesse Sherwin

Mamas & The Papas ~ Creeque Alley

Johnny Horton ~ Sink The Bismarck

Sammy Turner ~ Lavender Blue

Hank Sr ~ A Tear In My Beer

Hollies ~ On A Carousel

VETERAN TALKERS

Veterans who served in the U.S. Marine Corps as Navajo code talkers during World War II ride in the New York City Veterans Day Parade, Nov. 11, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian L. Anderson

BUILDING BARRIERS

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Matthew Ortiz directs a tram vehicle while filling Hesco barriers at a small combat outpost in Musa Qal’eh, Afghanistan, Nov. 13, 2010. Ortiz, assigned to the 1st Marine Division's 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, constructed a new patrol base for Afghan security forces to maintain their presence in a town known for improvised explosive devices. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John McCall

CITIZENSHIP HUG

U.S. Army Spc. Jehan Custodio Martinez receives a hug after becoming a U.S. citizen during a naturalization ceremony on Veterans Day in the Al Faw Palace on Camp Victory, Iraq, Nov. 11, 2010. United States Forces-Iraq hosted the ceremony in which 50 troops took the Oath of Allegiance and became citizens. U.S. Army photo by Lee Craker

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[ConorMacNessa]

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SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[PERKY2004]

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[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

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!!

I Support Our U.S. Military!!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[PERKY2004]

PRAYER REQUEST (PLEASE)

My wonderful DH came home from pre-deployment flight training tonight with some sad news. One of our friends (and one of his former co-workers) was killed in a plane crash in Florida last night. He retired from my wonderful DH's unit a few years ago, and was working as a civilian contractor and was with two other men flying a training mission with the USAF when (possibly due to weather), their plane went down, killing all three on board. Because we're here in Florida, we'll miss his memorial service back in California. He leaves behind a wife and three school-aged sons. He was in his mid-40s or so, about 2-3 years older than my wonderful DH. Anyway, for those of you so inclined, please pray for him/his family ~ and for my wonderful DH, too. We also got word today that a USAF F-22 crashed in Alaska and that pilot is missing. It was definitely a hard day for military (and former military) pilots ... and I must admit it doesn't help my anxiety about my wonderful DH's upcoming 7th deployment.

[reg45]

You must be running on Zulu time.

[The Mayor]

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National Pride
November 19, 2010

My wife, Martie, and I have grown to love England—its history, culture, and people. One of our favorite activities when we visit is going to outdoor concerts (also known as proms) on the sloping lawns of ancient estates. “The Last Night of the Proms” event is the best, with fireworks and hundreds of nationals waving little British flags to rousing patriotic tunes.

We loved joining the celebration—until the summer our children came with us. When we started waving our flags with all the enthusiastic Brits, our kids were aghast. I can still hear them shouting over the music, “What are you doing?! You’re Americans!”

God must often feel like that when we blend in and live like the “locals” around us. I can almost hear Him saying, “What are you doing living like that?! You belong to My nation!”

Peter reminds us that we are different from the locals—we are a “holy nation” (1 Peter 2:9). Being holy means that we are unique, set apart for Jesus, becoming like Him, and reflecting His countercultural ways of living. It means that we are forgiving in the face of cruel offenses; and merciful, gracious, truthful, and loyal to our promises. It means being just like Him.

So let’s start waving the flag of holiness as members of the “Jesus nation”!

O child of God, guard well your life
From anything that stains the heart;
Forsake those things that soil the mind—
Your Father wants you set apart. —Fasick

Our loyalty to Jesus should be seen and heard in our lives.

Read: 1 Peter 2:9-17

You are a chosen generation, . . . a holy nation . . . that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness. —1 Peter 2:9

Bible in a year:
Ezekiel 11-13; James 1

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho... I support our Military and Pray for them always!

I just found out next week it will be 10F to 15F below! Yikes that is cold for us. We do not get the below’s until later.

***HUGS***

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

SSgt. Juan L. Rivadeneira, USA, 2nd Battalion, 502nd Infantry Regiment, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), KIA Afghanistan 13NOV2010

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

God Of Our Fathers



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, among these who answered 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!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[AZamericonnie]

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[luvie]

Ahhhh...Friday! I am off, so that makes it doubly sweet! :)

Hope ya have a great weekend, Kathy! (((hugs)))

[SandRat]

Barely made it in.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Idaho,romor California...((HUGS))...just arrived this afternoon. I brought all my ping lists from home on a flash drive...don’t have 2007 on my laptop, so current list won’t open. Checked for you on the laptop list...not there. Now I have a not up to date ping list *sigh*

I did bring my lists from work computer on the same flash drive and there you were. That should be an up to date list.

We were delayed getting here for an hour and 20 minutes because of central California fog.

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!

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[SandRat]

HiYa Luv (((hugs)))

[luvie]

Hey, Sandy! (((hugs))) How ya doin’? Hope you are going to
have a great weekend!

[luvie]

Great picture of the Medal of Honor winner! THANKS for
finding one that didn’t include the fake president! :)

[SandRat]

Looks like it Luv (((hugs))).

Supposed to get a Job offer tomorrow in email for a part-time on call position. At least it's something.