FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 11 March 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

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

MEDAL OF HONOR

Hershel "Woody" Williams, center, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima, speaks with Capt. Thomas J. Chassee, commanding officer of the multipurpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima, left, and Col. Brad Weisz, deputy commander of Expeditionary Strike Group 2, aboard USS Iwo Jima, Norfolk, Va. Feb. 23, 2010. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Morgan E. Dial

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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.

US SUPPORT

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Robert McCaleb, assistant chief of staff, G8, Third Army, U.S. Army Central, leads troops during the 50/20 Celebration parade in Kuwait, Feb. 26, 2011. U.S. support for the celebration showcased the historical importance of the enduring relationship between the U.S. and Kuwait. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. M. Benjamin Gable

UP PUP

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brett Hurley commands his military working dog, Rex, to jump over an obstacle course on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2011. Hurley and Rex are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sheila deVera

CHOPPER MAINTENANCE

Marines conduct routine maintenance on helicopters aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer, which is underway in the Pacific Ocean, Feb. 24, 2011. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Medium Squadron 163. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Trevor Welsh

HOMEWARD BOUND

U.S. Navy Seabees begin their journey back to homeport in Deh Dadi Two, Afghanistan, Feb. 28, 2011. Naval Mobile Construction Battalion-40 will turn the camp over to U.S. Army and NATO forces as a major hub in the northern Afghanistan distribution network supply route. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Michael B. Watkins

TIP-OFF

Marine Corps Commandant Gen. James F. Amos throws the tip-off to retired Marines competing in a wheelchair basketball game at Paige Field House, on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 25, 2011. Winners will compete in the Wounded Warrior Games in May. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Michelle S. Mattei

RUINS RUN

A U.S. Special Forces intelligence sergeant climbs over the ruins of an abandoned compound during a security patrol in Panjwai District, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2011. The Special Forces soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force – South team, conduct regular patrols to secure abandoned compounds from the possible storage of explosives-making material. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Ben Watson

TRAFFIC CONTROL

U.S. Marine 1st Lt. Gregory A. Cummings guides vehicles on a narrow road during an equipment recovery mission in Trek Nawa, Afghanistan, Feb. 25, 2011. Cummings is assigned to the General Support Security Platoon, Headquarters and Service Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 3, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Forward. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Paul Zellner

FIRE DRILL

U.S. Navy sailors assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush participate in a fire drill exercise in the ship's hangar bay in the Atlantic Ocean, Feb. 21, 2011. The aircraft carrier is underway in the Atlantic Ocean conducting training operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kevin J. Steinberg

AIRBORNE RAPTOR

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor flies over the Nevada Test and Training Range for a training mission during Red Flag 11-3, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., March 3, 2011. The F-22 pilot is assigned to the 49th Fighter Wing. Red Flag 11-3, which runs through March 11, is a realistic combat training exercise involving the U.S. Air Force, the U.K. Royal Air Force and the Royal Australian Air Force. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class George Goslin

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[The Mayor]

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The Overflow
March 11, 2011

Joyful shouts filtered into our house from outside and I wanted to know what was so wonderful out there. I peeked through the curtains and watched two young boys splashing in a thick stream of water that gushed from a fire hydrant.

The overflow reminded me of how God pours out blessings on His children, and how important it is to recognize that “the Lord . . . daily loads us with benefits” (Ps. 68:19).

Although I know He has furnished countless good things for me, when the car blows a gasket, when the flu infects my family, and when relationships threaten to unravel, dissatisfaction threatens my view of God’s blessings—they seem more like infrequent drips from a faucet rather than a flood of water from a hydrant!

Maybe that’s why in Psalm 103 David reminds us to “forget not all His benefits” (v.2). And then, to help us, he lists a torrent of blessings for believers. He reminds us that God forgives all our iniquities, heals all our diseases, redeems our lives from destruction, crowns us with lovingkindness, and satisfies our mouths with good things (vv.3-5).

Today, let’s take time to acknowledge God’s abundance instead of overlooking the overflow of His blessings.

We’re loaded with benefits daily,
Sent down from the Father above;
His mercies and blessings abounding
Are gifts of His marvelous love. —Anon.

Adding up your blessings will multiply your joy.

Read: Psalm 103:1-10

Forget not all His benefits. —Psalm 103:2

Bible in a year:
Deuteronomy 14-16; Mark 12:28-44

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[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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[Red Badger]

It’s Thursday......

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, Kathy! Good evening, all!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[AZamericonnie]

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening Kathy & thank you for Finally Friday!

I wasn’t able to access my e-mail at work today to respond but I was keeping watch....:) *hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

And tied for first place...The Mayor and Hawaii!!

[AZamericonnie]

Good evening & welcome to the canteen Red Badger!

We post the following days thread the evening before so those who work can post & enjoy it.

We really do know what day it is!:)

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. Hope you’ve got a nice weekend in the works.

[SuzyQue]

Great photos!

[Red Badger]

I had to look myself!

I forgot to take out the garbage......

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks...*HUGS*...we got out of the all day meeting at 4:45p. But they did feed us a working lunch. Then a mad scramble downstairs to get set up....all’s well that ends well. LOL!

[left that other site]

Sorry to “post and run”, but I am hitting the sack ear;y tonight.

I taught a 10 year old boy the entire guitar part to Stairway to Heaven today!

A real work-out!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Red Badger...but it is already Friday in the sandbox. d:o)

We always post the new thread the evening before.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
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)
Diver Dave USN
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)
LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard)
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 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 Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Chris USA (Vineyard)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
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)
Vineyard USN
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

And close behind....Nana Hope snags the silver!!