FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 7 January 11

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

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

TUG TEAMS

The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman returns to Naval Station Norfolk after a seven-month deployment, guided by a team of tugboats, Norfolk, Va., Dec. 20, 2010. Truman deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Brian Brooks

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.

CHECKING CULVERTS

U.S. Army Pfc. Samuel Ford walks next to his vehicle in order to clear and document culverts along a highway in the Wardak province, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2010. Ford is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Sean Patrick Casey

CATAPULT MAINTENANCE

U.S. Navy sailors perform maintenance on the catapults aboard the aircraft carrier USS George Washington, off the coast of Yokosuka, Japan, Dec. 29, 2010. Since pulling out of port May 18, 2010, George Washington has traveled 51,700 nautical miles and safely launched and recovered 8,351 aircraft. The George Washington is the Navy's only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier, ensuring security and stability across the western Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Cheng S. Yang

TORNADO TEAM

U.S. Army Sgt. Timothy Hanck leads members of a special reaction team as they assess damage to military housing after a tornado touchdown on Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., Dec. 31, 2010. Hanck, a military policeman, is assigned to the 252nd Military Police Detachment, 4th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Heather Denby

Clancy Brothers ~ The Irish Rover

Commodores ~ Three Times A Lady

Crystal Gayle ~ Don’t It Make My Brown Eyes Blue

Dave Dudley ~ Lili Marlene

Fats Domino ~ Walking To New Orleans

PATROL BREAK

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Patrick Kelley speaks with an Afghan boy while providing security during an inspection of a new school being built in Ghartallah, Musa Qal’eh district, Afghanistan, Dec. 24, 2010. Kelley, a civil affairs noncommissioned officer is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 8th Marines. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Joshua J. Hines

PRECISION PROCESSION

The rifle detail marches during a burial at sea aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, Dec. 27, 2010. The Carl Vinson and Carrier Air Wing 17 are on a deployment to the U.S. 7th and U.S. 5th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Rosa A. Arzola

FORTIFIED OUTPOST

Active duty and reserve component U.S. Navy Seabees secure and fortify a remote combat outpost on the eastern edge of Khavejeh Molk, Afganistan, Dec. 13, 2010. The village is located approximately 25 miles north of Kandahar and is being used as a patrol base for the U.S. Army 1st Battalion, 66th Armored Regiment. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Michael B. Watkins

Dusty Springfield ~ Hi-De-Ho

Roy Orbison ~ Leah

The Archies ~ Sugar Sugar

The Tractors ~ The Last Time

Stray Cats ~ Rock This Town

WELCOMING WAVE

A family member waves from the pier as the submarine USS Boise returns to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk, Va., after a scheduled six-month deployment, Dec. 21, 2010. The Boise conducted operations in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility, supporting national security interests and maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Danna M. Morris

TAKING AIM

U.S. Army Spc. Paul M. Cattorn provides security for Afghan National Security Forces on day two of a six-day dismounted operation in Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 20, 2010. Cattorn is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Task Force Storm. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cooper T. Cash

GAINING GROUND

U.S. and Afghan troops work to gain high ground before moving into a hostile village on day three of a six-day dismounted operation in Logar province, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2010. The soldiers, assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, pushed through western Baraki Barak to eliminate Taliban influence and establish a government presence. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Cooper T. Cash

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[The Mayor]

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Truly Amazing
January 6, 2011

I read these words on a young woman’s personal Web site: “I just want to be loved—and he has to be amazing!”

Isn’t that what we all want—to be loved, to feel cared for by someone? And so much the better if he or she is amazing!

The one who fits that description most fully is Jesus Christ. In a display of unprecedented love, He left His Father in heaven and came to earth as the baby we celebrate at Christmas (Luke 2). Then, after living a perfect life, He gave His life as an offering to God on the cross in our behalf (John 19:17-30). He took our place because we needed to be rescued from our sin and its death penalty. “While we were still sinners, Christ died for us” (Rom. 5:8). Then 3 days later, the Father raised Jesus to life again (Matt. 28:1-8).

When we repent and receive Jesus’ gift of amazing love, He becomes our Savior (John 1:12; Rom. 5:9), Lord (John 13:14), Teacher (Matt. 23:8), and Friend (John 15:14). “Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God!” (1 John 3:1).

Looking for someone to love you? Jesus loves us so much more than anyone else possibly could. And He is truly amazing!

Amazing thought! that God in flesh
Would take my place and bear my sin;
That I, a guilty, death-doomed soul,
Eternal life might win! —Anon.

The wonder of it all—just to think that Jesus loves me.

Read: Romans 5:6-11

Behold what manner of love the Father has bestowed on us, that we should be called children of God! —1 John 3:1

Bible in a year:
Genesis 18-19; Matthew 6:1-18

[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!!

We Support The

U.S. Military!!

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[oldteen]

Evenin' Kathy! *hugs*

TGIF!!

[Hoodat]

Top 10 - WOO HOO !!

[Hoodat]

Oops, and also, God bless America, and God bless our troops. We as Americans can never repay the debt owed to you all.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies’ military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

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

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[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)

 

[plinyelder]

I must be in a time warp?

It’s still Thursday here!

BTW: Is the Freerepublic back up yet? 8)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...((HUGS))...hope you’ve had a good day. After a week of above freezing temps, we are finally back to winter.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge...((HUGS)). Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[luvie]

Ooooo....a nice shiny new thread! Thanks Kathy! (((hugs)))

[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.

[Diver Dave]

Been waiting all week for Friday.

[PROCON]

Evening Teenie!!

I'm definately looking forward to the weekend, had too much time off recently..LOL

Nice weather day here.

Whas up on your end?

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy and thanks for tonight's thread!

A little more college football to watch before the long drought..:-(

[luvie]

God bless all our heroes and keep them safe!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, plinyelder....we always post the new Canteen thread the evening of the night before. It is already after 9p on the east coast, but only 5:30ish in Alaska, and earlier still in Hawaii. BUT...it is already Friday in the sandbox and other places we have troops, like Japan and Korea.

And we thank you for your service to our country.