FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 05 April 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

SNOW PATROL

U.S. Army Sgt. Crystal Cornejo, left, and Staff Sgt. Farrell Thomey, right, and Sgt. Patrick Deleonguerrero, rear, maneuver down a snow and ice covered hill during a presence patrol in Kabul, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2012. Cornejo, Thomey, and Deleonguerrero are assigned to the 1186th Military Police Company. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Catherine Threat

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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.

BARRICADE BOYS

U.S. Navy sailors rig barricades during flight deck drills aboard the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson under way in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 10. 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class James R. Evans

CHAMPIONSHIP GAME

Travis Greene, a wounded warrior with the Allies Team, takes a shot during the championship game against the East Team during the 2012 Marine Corps Trials hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012. Wounded warrior Marines, veterans and allies are competing in the second annual trials, which include swimming, wheelchair basketball, sitting volleyball, track and field, archery and shooting. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Mark Fayloga

RAPPEL READY

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Joshua Roberts practices rappelling during Winter Quick Shot 2012 in Azusa, Calif., Feb. 16, 2012. Roberts is assigned to the 4th Combat Camera Squadron. Quick Shot is a field exercise to train combat camera personnel to operate in a combat environment. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan David Chandler

SECURITY TEAM

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Brandon Mann uses his automatic rifle's scope to scan the area while providing security with his military working dog, Ty, around the villages of Sre Kala and Paygel in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Feb. 17, 2012. Mann, a military working dog handler, and Ty, an improvised explosive device detection dog, are assigned to Alpha Company, 1st Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez

WARRIOR DIVER

Marine Corps Cpl. Marcus Chischilly, a wounded warrior with the West Team, dives in the pool at the start of the 50-meter race during the 2012 Marine Corps Trials hosted by the Wounded Warrior Regiment on Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 21, 2012. Chischilly won the silver medal in the race for single-leg amputees. Wounded warrior Marines, veterans and allies are competing in the second annual trials. U.S.

ENTRENCHING TROOPS

U.S. soldiers use entrenching tools to level the ground during construction in the Zharay district in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, Feb. 10, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 3rd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jason Nolte

ZABUL TEAM

U.S. Army Capt. Patrick Foley, front, Sgts. Brent Crutchfield and Craig McComsey, and Romanian soldiers leave the village of Haji Sultan, Afghanistan, after conducting a joint assessment, Feb. 16, 2012. Foley, Crutchfield, and McComsey are assigned to the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team. U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Daniel Bohmer

ROOFTOP SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. Craig McComsey keeps a close watch from the rooftop of the district center building in Shah Joy, Afghanistan, Feb. 21, 2012. McComsey is assigned to the Zabul Agribusiness Development Team. U.S. Army photo by Lt. Col. Daniel Bohmer

UNDERWATER OATH

U.S. Navy Lt. Scott Pennoyer, right, reads Petty Officer 2nd Class Geoff Shepelew the oath of enlistment off the coast of Moucha Island in the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti, Feb. 12, 2012. Pennoyer and Shepelew are assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 2. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph A. Araiza

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[The Mayor]

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World’s Longest Table
April 5, 2012

On Sunday, July 18, 2010, one of the busiest highways in Europe became what some called “the longest table in the world.” Officials closed a 60-kilometer (37-mile) section of the A40 Autobahn in Germany’s Ruhr region so people could walk and bicycle or sit at one of 20,000 tables set up on the roadway. An estimated 2 million people came to enjoy an event the director hoped would connect people from many cultures, generations, and nations.

This event made me think of an even grander table around which believers gather to share the Lord’s Supper. During communion, we remember Jesus’ death for us as we anticipate the culmination of history at His return.

Just before Jesus was crucified, He shared the Passover meal with His disciples, telling them, “I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom” (Matt. 26:29).

The Lord’s Table unites everyone Christ has redeemed by His blood “out of every tribe and tongue and people and nation” (Rev. 5:9). One day, in a scene of reunion and joy, all who belong to Jesus will sit down together with Him at a table that will dwarf the Autobahn gathering. We joyfully anticipate sharing that table together!

Here we gather to remember,
In the breaking of the bread,
Jesus, who for us was broken,
And is now our living Head. —Anon.

Christ’s love creates unity out of diversity.

Read: Matthew 26:26-30

I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father’s kingdom. —Matthew 26:29

Bible in a Year:
1 Kings 20-22

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Aloha Night Owl!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you Kathy for this evening's thread of our finest at work! *Hugs*

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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind....Hawaii snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Nana Hope bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the “white” tribute.

Hope your commute was relaxing, and without critters. *HUGS*

[AZamericonnie]

I threw some extra special "white" into that tribute just for you!;-} *hugs*

An uneventful commute indeed this evening & nary a critter in sight.

Wishing you the same.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mayor, for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Hope you had a wonderful Wednesday. ((HUGS))

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!





BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (RELEASED)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[LUV W]

Thanks for opening the Canteen, Kathy! God bless all our troops....we’ll never forget them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I have had it with today, so I am out the door for home. One stop for my Mom's punch, and then home.

Oh...I got her a new printer and it is set up. Now she has to rearrange everything on her desk to accommodate it. LOL!

[SandRat]

HiYa Kathy,...((HUGS))

[AZamericonnie]

Permission granted & presence requested Conor! *Hugs*

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[AZamericonnie]

Permission granted & presence requested Conor! *Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, Connie!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[AZamericonnie]

Happy Anniversary Mr & Mrs Luvie! *Hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

Safe Journey, Kathy!



Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[LUV W]

Thank you, Connie! It has been wonderful! Hubby grilled steak! :)

[ConorMacNessa]

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!

Tattoo

Must retire – the 0500 Reveille approaches relentlessly – the bugler already mounts the parapet. Will chat with you all on the morrow.

Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!

Godspeed our Troops around the Globe – especially those in harm’s way – by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!

Nos genuflectitur ad non princeps sed Princeps Pacem!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Just walked in....I sent my Dad downstairs to get the punch. 10 minutes of ice chipping and I need to give my back a break.

God Bless you good, Mac. Good night and rest well. Thanks for helping honor our troops, past and present. Thank you for your service to our country.

[The Mayor]

Thank you!

[onona]

Just Beautiful !

Thank you Kathy, every time I see your posts a smile plants itself on my face.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((hugs))...God Bless our troops, indeed. Their own “government” doesn’t seem to care, but WE DO!!

[LUV W]

We do and we will do what we can to protect them from the
“government” that has forgotten them. I’m sure they feel
abandoned in the field right now! :(

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, onona...thanks for helping honor our troops.
Can’t go wrong with our awesome troops, no matter where they serve.

[LUV W]

Nite Conor! Sweet dreams!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I can’t imagine...*sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...I’m not doing a very good job of staying awake this evening.

Nate mastered the crawl yet? He’s growing so fast!

[SandRat]

Are you suffering eyelid muggings Kathy? lol

Haven't heard the latest on whether he's learned to build clauses on his knees and hands yet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening/morning, ML...((HUGS))...how was your roughest day? Any highlights?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes...I seem to have suffered at least 2 occurences of eyelid muggings. LOL! It’s not usually this bad til Friday evening.

Little guys learn stuff so fast once they get going on something.

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good morning/afternoon/evening/night Troops, wherever you are.

Thank you for doing your part to help keep all of us free and safe.

Thanks, unique, for the pastries.

Coffee is always on........

How about a donut?

Cookies?

Veggies?

Sandwich?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Anniversary, Mr & Mrs Luv!!

Click

[E.G.C.]

A very pleasant good morning to everyone at the Canteen and to all our military at home and abroad. Thanks for your service to our country.

((HUGS))Good morning, Kathy. How's it going?

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[moose07]

Hello Kathy,missed your thread by minutes last night.

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So...Good morning!!

[beachn4fun]

Good morning and good night (hopefully already gone) Ma ((HUGS))

Sweet dreams

(going to get post done now)

[beachn4fun]

50?

[beachn4fun]

50?

[beachn4fun]

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[beachn4fun]

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