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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 01 August 2013
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 07/31/2013 6:00:33 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
DADDY'S EMBRACE Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Fabio Perez greets his son during a homecoming celebration on Naval Station Norfolk, Va., Dec. 20, 2012, following a regularly scheduled deployment to the areas of responsibility for the U.S. 5th and 6th fleets. The homecoming marks the end of deployment for the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group, during which its ships supported Operation Enduring Freedom, and African Lion and Eager Lion exercises. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Julie Matyascik
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.
GROWLER TAXI
U.S. Navy Seaman Kenia Palacio signals to the aircrew of an EA-18G Growler as it taxis off the flight line on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Dec. 28, 2012. Palacio is an aviation machinist's mate airman assigned to the line division of Electronic Attack Squadron 132, which is on a six-month deployment on the naval facility to support the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada
STEEP STAIRWAY
U.S. Army 1st Lt. Ryan Schulte climbs stairs to the roof of the Farah City prison administrative office as a prison guard looks on during a meeting with key leaders at the prison , Dec. 29. Schulte is a security force platoon leader for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province, Afghanistan. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives
MEDICAL EVACUATION
Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah medics and medical evacuation personnel assigned to the U.S. Army's Company C, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment, transfer an Afghan man from a medevac helicopter to a vehicle on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2012. The team's mission is to train, advise, and assist Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district and provincial levels in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives
MEDICAL TEAM
Medical personnel assess an Afghan man on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Dec. 26, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 541st Forward Surgical Team. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives
AIR DROP
Supplies drop to U.S. soldiers deployed to the mountainous Paktya province on Forward Operating Base Lightning, Afghanistan, Dec. 23, 2012. Military leaders coordinated the air drop to resupply the base when adverse weather made roads through mountainous areas too difficult to traverse. U.S. Army Sgt. Aaron Ricca
MACHINE GUN DUTY
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Travis Hetrick mans an M2HB .50-caliber machine gun aboard the guided missile destroyer the USS Jason Dunham while under way in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 27, 2012. The Dunham, part of the John C. Stennis Carrier Strike Group, was deployed to conduct maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts to support Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King
OILER OPERATION
The Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler USNS Joshua Humphreys prepares to conduct a replenishment with the guided-missile cruiser the USS Mobile Bay in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Dec. 28, 2012. The Mobile Bay is deployed with the John C. Stennis Strike Group to conduct maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Armando Gonzales
BALA BOLUK BUILDING
U.S. Army Spc. Kaleb Propst provides security overwatch at a meeting for leaders at a Bala Boluk district building in Afghanistan's Farah province, Jan. 2, 2013. Propst is a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah, which trains, advises and assists Afghan government leaders at the municipal, district, and provincial levels in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup
POLAR PLUNGE
Service members, family and friends celebrate the new year by charging into the Atlantic Ocean during the Polar Plunge on Naval Station Mayport in Mayport, Fla., Jan. 1, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Marcus L. Stanley
Please remember that The Canteen is here to support and entertain our troops and veterans and their families, and is family friendly.
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To: Kathy in Alaska
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
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)
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:00:52 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:05:23 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
To: ConorMacNessa; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
~ 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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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:06:39 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa; The Mayor; SandRat; BIGLOOK; laplata; mountainlion; HiJinx; Jet Jaguar; Publius; ...
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:08:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:08:53 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
G’day, Janey...((HUGS))...how are things down under?
Been flying lately?
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:10:08 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you have a good day? Good commute?
I’ll be leaving shortly for the airport to pick up my brother from Houston and my sister from southern California. Friday we take my Dad’s ashes to Ft Richardson National Cemetery.
Just waiting for my sister to call that she has landed.
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:14:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SoldierDad; arbee4bush; vigilante2; Jemian; Old_Professor; mystery-ak; freema; kalee; ...
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:14:48 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: AZamericonnie
Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*
Easy commute today? Have the piggies left your stuff alone?
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:16:35 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi! Things be quite busy lately is why I’ve not been here but peeking in. Lots of flying, mostly maintenance flights or off to Brissie for weekends. Also looking at new landing sites (so-called) - back country roads. But all in all it’s been fun.
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:17:50 PM PDT
by
SkyDancer
(Live your life in such a way that the Westboro church will want to picket your funeral.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks very much, Kathy!
***HUGS***
Striding up the gangplank as we speak, rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!
Thank you very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
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)
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:20:45 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: All
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:23:54 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: SkyDancer
Interesting....checking out places to land.
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:26:33 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa; AZamericonnie
Text just in.....We’ve landed.
I’m off to pick them up. I’ll be back later tonight.
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:28:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Standing At Attention!
T/4 Harvey E Rookus, USA
India Burma China Theater, WWII
Hand Salute to one of our Greatest Generation!
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
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)
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:30:25 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
SAFE PASSAGE, KATHY!!!
I HAVE YOUR SIX!!!
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"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
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)
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:30:50 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Snapping, Snarling Thoughts
August 1, 2013
Many years ago, my father and I hiked through Big Bend in Texas. Its a national park now, but in those days it was rough country.
One night we were rolling out our sleeping bags when a couple with a dog asked if they could camp nearby. We welcomed their company and turned in for the night. They tethered their dog to a stake beside their tent.
Some hours later my father nudged me awake and turned his flashlight into the darkness. Illuminated by the light, we saw pairs of yellow eyes peering out of the shadows. A pack of snapping and snarling coyotes were closing in on the dog. Although we chased them off and our neighbors put the dog in their tent, we slept fitfully.
I think of that night when I read Psalm 59 and Davids twice-repeated imagery: At evening they return, they growl like a dog (vv.6,14). David was thinking of Sauls army that was closing in on him. I think, however, of the thoughts that return to menace us. They come back at nightfall, snapping and snarling: Youre stupid. Youre a failure. Youre useless. Who needs you?
When we have such thoughts, we can revel in Gods unconditional, unending love. His steady devotion is our refuge in the dark night of self-doubt and fear (v.16).
Dear Lord, I am so thankful that You love me
unconditionally. Please chase away destructive thoughts
that keep returning to take away my confidence in You
and Your work in me. I want to rest in You and Your love.
Knowing that God loves us can dispel doubt.
Read: Psalm 59
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:31:34 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: SkyDancer
G'Day, Janey!
*HUGS*
Absolutely precious!
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
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)
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posted on
07/31/2013 6:35:26 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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