FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 24 December 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

PURPLE HEART PRIDE

U.S. Army Spc. Charles Parno, left, Sgt. Gabriel Meza, center, and Pfc. Brian Marcey stand in formation after receiving their Purple Hearts from U.S. Navy Adm. Mike Mullen, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, during a ceremony on Forward Operating Base Wilson in Kandahar, Afghanistan, Dec.16, 2010. Mullen and his wife, Deborah, are hosting a USO holiday tour in the country. DOD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Chad J. McNeeley

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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.

CAMOUFLAGE SOLDIERS

U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Jester provides overwatch security for fellow troops patrolling the Dandarh village in Parwan province, Afghanistan, Dec. 9, 2010. Jester is assigned to Headquarters Troop, 1st Squadron, 113th Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Spc Kristina Gupton

GUNNER POSITION

A Navy SEAL climbs into the turret gunner position during a mobility training exercise through a simulated city, on San Clemente Island, Calif., Dec. 10, 2010. Navy SEALs are the maritime component of U.S. Special Operations Forces and are trained to conduct a variety of operations from the sea, air, and land. The team is assigned to Seal Team 17, a unit comprised of active and reserve component members based in Coronado, Calif. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eddie Harrison

HOT WHEELS

U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus, commander of NATO’s International Security Assistance Force, inspects a motorcycle at Afghan National Civil Order Police headquarters in Kabul, Afghanistan, Dec. 14, 2010. Petraeus visited leaders there at the conclusion of the order's three-day leadership seminar. U.S. Army photo by Pamela Smith

Handel ~ Hallelujah Chorus

Kate Smith ~ Silver Bells

Aaron Neville ~ The Bells of St Mary’s

Luciano Pavarotti ~ Adeste Fideles

Choir of Kings College ~ Coventry Carol

ISLAND DELIVERY

U.S. Air Force Capt. Phillip Newman looks out over the Yap Islands during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 14, 2010. Airmen assigned to the 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, each year to drop donated supplies over the Micronesian Islands. Newman is a C-130 Hercules pilot assigned to the 36th Airlift Squadron Yokota Air Base, Japan. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson

DESTINATION YAP

A box of humanitarian goods parachutes to the Yap Islands below during Operation Christmas Drop, Dec. 14, 2010. U.S. Airmen assigned the 36th Wing, Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, and the 36th Airlift Squadron, Yokota Air Base, Japan, work together each year to drop donated supplies over the Micronesian Islands. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nichelle Anderson

LIGHT UP

The guided-missile frigates USS Underwood and USS Halyburton are decorated with lights for a holiday lighting contest at Naval Station Mayport, Fla., Dec. 15, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Leah Stiles

Roger Miller ~ Little Toy Trains

Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton ~ The Greatest Gift of All

The Beach Boys ~ Santa’s Beard

Jose Feliciano ~ Feliz Navidad

Michael Hamilton ~ Little Drummer Boy

CRUISING COBRA

U.S. Navy sailors aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Comstock watch as an AH-1 Cobra helicopter assigned to Marine Medium Helicopter Squadron 163 lifts off from the ship in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 15, 2010. Comstock, part of the Boxer Amphibious Readiness Group, Combat Logistics Battalion 13, and the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, are underway off the coast of Southern California participating in certification exercise in preparation for deployment in early 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Joseph M. Buliavac

ROPE RIDE

A U.S. Marine climbs a rope ladder to an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during helocast training as part of exercise Sandfisher with the Singapore Armed Forces at Santa Rita, U.S. Naval Base Guam, Dec. 13, 2010. The Marine is assigned to 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, Okinawa, Japan. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Corwin Colbert

DETONATED CHARGE

U.S. Marines wait in their vehicles as a charge detonates on route 611 during a mine-clearing operation in the Sangin district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 4, 2010. The Marines, assigned to the 1st Marine Division's 1st Combat Engineer Battalion, cleared the route to ensure safe travel for residents and coalition forces. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall

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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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[oldteen]

Evenin' Kathy! *hugs*

God Bless our Troops!

[The Mayor]

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Peace On Earth?
December 24, 2010

I wouldn’t want to pick a fight with a sky full of angels, but I must admit that I’ve always wondered about the promise of peace the angelic host made to the shepherds in the fields outside Bethlehem. For the last 2,000 years, peace on our planet has been at best a rare commodity. Wars continue to ravage innocent lives, domestic violence is a growing calamity, divorce rates soar, churches split, and peace in our restless and wayward hearts seems to be an elusive dream.

Where is the promised peace? Actually, on reflection, we can see that Jesus brought all that is needed for peace in our world. He taught the principles of peace, calling for people to love their neighbors as they love themselves. And as He was leaving this planet, He promised, “Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you” (John 14:27). He told us to turn the other cheek, go the extra mile, forgive offenses, reject greed, tolerate each other’s weaknesses, live to serve and love one another as He has loved us.

It seems that in large part, peace is up to us. Paul verifies that in Romans 12:18, “As much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men.” This Christmas, let’s make peace our gift to the world in which we live as we reflect the Prince of Peace.

We know at times there will be strife;
On this we must agree—
When conflict drops into our lives,
We’ll solve it peacefully. —Fasick

When we experience peace with God,
we can share His peace with others.

Read: Luke 2:8-14

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. —John 14:27

Bible in a year:
Habakkuk 1-3; Revelation 15

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
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)
Drumbo USN
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
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 Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
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 Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Kathy, Hugs.

Merry Christmas.

Merry Christmas to all who serve, to their families and to all who have their back.

Sending abundant prayer.

Thank you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[oldteen]

Good evening Hope~ *hugs*

Thank you for tonights pledge!

Merry Christmas!

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Teeny, Hugs.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Russ, Merry Christmas to you and yours.

Thanks for today’s inspiration.

Will spend time pondering it.

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening Connie , Hugs.

Merry Christmas to you and yours.

[AZamericonnie]

*Merry Christmas From Afghanistan*

[TASMANIANRED]

Merry Christmas, Teeny.

[oldteen]

Good evening, Mayor!

Thank you for our Daily Bread!

Merry Christmas to The Mayor Family!

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.

[oldteen]

Evenin' TAZ! *hugs*

Merry Christmas to you and Mr. TAZ!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Merry almost Christmas Eve, Nana Hope. Are you all ready? Little ones visiting?

[Jet Jaguar]

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