FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 02 January 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MALAMUTE DROP

Soldiers jump out of a C-17 aircraft while conducting airborne operations over Malamute Drop Zone on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, April 17, 2013. U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

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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.

TENT CITY

U.S. Marine Corps members assigned to Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marines, 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, download their gear near their living quarters after arriving at Camp Al-Galail, Qatar, for Exercise Eagle Resolve, April 21, 2013. Eagle Resolve is an annual multinational naval, land and air exercise. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kenny Holston

HELPING HAND

U.S. Army Sgt. Travis Webb, right, helps U.S. Army Spc. Andreini, left, out of the water after crossing the Tarnak River in the Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Webb and Andreini are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, Combined Task Force 4-2. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

LOW CRAWLER

Army Master Sgt. Christopher Nelms finishes a low crawl under the “worm pit” at the Malvesti Obstacle Couse during the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, GA, April 13, 2013. Nelms is assigned to U.S. Army Special Operations Command, Headquarters Company. U.S. Army photo by Ashley Cross

SECURITY OVERWATCH

U.S. Army Pfcs. Ivan Ibarra, left, and Alfredo Hidalgo, right, provide security during a clearing operation in the Panjwai district, Kandahar province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Ibarra and Hidalgo are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, Combined Task Force 4-2. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

EXAMINING CHILDREN

U.S. Air Force Capt. Dana Blyth, left, examines a family’s children during a medical readiness training exercise as part of Beyond the Horizon 2013 in Cerro Plata, Panama, April 15, 2013. During the humanitarian exercise, troops specializing in engineering, construction and health care provide services to communities in need. U.S. Army photo by Kaye Richey

SANDBAG BRIGADE

Soldiers fill sandbags during flood relief efforts in Clarksville, MO, April 20, 2013. The soldiers are Missouri Army National Guardsmen assigned to the 2175th Military Police Company. Coast Guard, Army Corps of Engineers and National Guard units responded to major flooding along rivers in the Midwest. U.S. Army photo by Bill Phelan

HEAVY LOAD

U.S. soldiers load CH-47 helicopters into a C-5 Galaxy aircraft as they prepare to return home following a nine-month deployment in Kandahar, Afghanistan, April 20, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to Company B, 3rd Battalion 126th Aviation, Army National Guard, Rochester, NY. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Benjamin J. Postle

RANGER REACH

A soldier touches the Ranger tab after completing the rope crawl portion of the water confidence obstacle during the final day of the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, GA, April 14, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright

CONCRETE CONVERSATION

U.S. Air Force Col. Stuart Weinberger talks with airmen at the construction site of a government school at Orange Walk, Belize, April, 19, 2013. Weinberger commands the 823rd Red Horse Squadron, Task Force Mahogany. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Tony Tolley

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[ConorMacNessa]

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





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).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



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!!!!!!!

"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)

[The Mayor]

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No Appetite
January 2, 2014

Read: Nehemiah 8:1-12

As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby. —1 Peter 2:2

Bible in a Year:
Genesis 4-6; Matthew 2

When I was battling a bad cold recently, I lost my appetite. I could go through an entire day without eating much food. Water would suffice. But I knew I couldn’t survive long on water alone. I needed to regain my appetite because my body needed nourishment.

When the people of Israel came back from exile in Babylon, their spiritual appetite was weak. They had departed from God and His ways. To get the people back to spiritual health, Nehemiah organized a Bible seminar, and Ezra was the teacher.

Ezra read from the book of the law of Moses from morning until midday, feeding the people with the truth of God (Neh. 8:3). And the people listened attentively. In fact, their appetite for God’s Word was so stirred that the family leaders and the priests and Levites met with Ezra the following day to study the law in greater detail because they wanted to understand it (v.13).

When we feel estranged from God or spiritually weak, we can find spiritual nourishment from God’s Word. “As newborn babes, desire the pure milk of the word, that you may grow thereby” (1 Peter 2:2). Ask God to give you a renewed desire for relationship with Him, and begin feeding your heart, soul, and mind with His Word.

Break Thou the Bread of life, dear Lord, to me,
As Thou didst break the loaves beside the sea;
Beyond the sacred page I seek Thee, Lord,
My spirit pants for Thee, O living Word. —Lathbury

Feeding on God’s Word keeps us strong and healthy in the Lord.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[ConorMacNessa]

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 this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((((HUGS))))))

Happy New Year!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy. Happy New Year.

[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

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you have a nice New Years day? A BBQ?

[AZamericonnie]

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

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[ConorMacNessa]

A restful day, thanks! No BBQ this evening - after last night I won't have to eat again umtil Saturday. :)

I've been watching some great football today - well worth the wait. I enjoyed the Rose Bowl - a good contest IMO. Watching the Fiesta Bowl now - I remember when UCF was Central Florida Technological College - little more than a community college. They are impressive!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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]

Good evening, Mayor...hope you and yours had a nice New Years day.

Thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

[SandRat]

Still trying to get used to this I Pad

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you and Lynn-Dah have a nice New Years day?

Lots of noise? Lynn-Dah ok with it?

[left that other site]

Fireworks all night...and Lynn-Dah barked ALL night! (sigh)

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, ML!!

***HUGS***



It's great to see you this evening! Another piece of Brit metal for your consideration.

"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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch, and a Happy New Year to you.

Lot of noise in your neighborhood?