FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 12 February 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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U.S. Marines board a rigid-hull inflatable boat from the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Arabian Sea, Feb. 1, 2014. The Boxer is the flagship for the Boxer Amphibious Ready Group, and, with the embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Conor Minto

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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.

HELMAND PATROL

A U.S. Marine and his military working dog patrol near Patrol Base Boldak in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Jan. 30, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Zachery B. Martin

BLACK HAWK VIEW

U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Dvorsky stares out the window of a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during a battlefield circulation mission over Afghanistan, Feb. 3, 2014. Dvorsky is the command sergeant major of the 101st Airborne Division's Task Force Thunder, 159th Combat Aviation Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Joseph Green

AFGHAN FIREFIGHT

U.S. special forces soldiers provide security while an Afghan special forces soldier directs other Afghan soldiers during a firefight with insurgents in the Gelan district in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Feb. 8, 2014. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. David Devich

MUD TANK TASK

U.S. Navy Petty Officers 3rd Class Erik Clark, right, helps Jeremy Redgrift exit the mud tank aboard the attack submarine USS Key West in Polaris Point, Guam, Feb. 11, 2014. Clark and Redgriff, divers assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable, are conducting preventive and corrective maintenance. The Cable, forward deployed to the island of Guam, conducts maintenance and support of submarines and surface vessels in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael Moser

CREEK CROSSING

A U.S. special forces soldier leaps over a creek while pursuing insurgents with Afghan security forces in Gelan district in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, Feb. 8, 2014. U.S. Army photo by Pfc. David Devich

BOAT BALANCE

South Korean and U.S. Marines attempt to flip a boat as they conduct amphibious operations drills during Cobra Gold 2014 at Hat Yao in Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 12, 2014. The exercise demonstrates the commitment by the United States and Thailand to a long-standing alliance and regional partnership in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Marines assigned to the 3rd Marine Division's 3rd Reconnaissance Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force participated in the drills. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Troyer

ROADSIDE ASSISTANCE

Air Force Maj. Nicholas Anthony, left, speaks with a Georgia State Patrol officer at the scene recovering a vehicle that slid off the road along Interstate 20 while providing emergency service and support to civil authorities and to residents during a winter storm, Augusta, GA, Feb. 12, 2014. Anthony is a flight commander for Georgia National Guard's 165th Air Support Operations Squadron, Savannah, GA. Georgia National Guard photo by Air Force Sgt. Michael Uribe

TANDEM LANDING

Two F-16 Fighting Falcons land in sync after a training sortie at Kunsan Air Base, Korea, Feb. 13, 2014. The pilots are assigned to the 35th Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales

DADDY-DAUGHTER DANCE

Fathers and daughters enjoy dressing up and dancing at the Tiny Miss Daddy-Daughter Dance at the Marston Pavilion on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, NC, Feb. 8, 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Mark Watola

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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).
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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!!!!!!!

[PROCON]

Thanks and (((HUGS))) Ma!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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!

[SandRat]

[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!!

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening! ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today?

Our weather is creeping above freezing, AGAIN! The weekend wind storm took out a lot of snow, and now thawing during the day. YUCK!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...ready for your trip to your daughter’s place?

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening, Ma.

We had a thaw today, really warmed up nicely. I was so inspired I cleaned my castle...lol.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[PROCON]

Yup, I have my gifts in order; a Starbuck's gift card, flowers, lunch and then Dad is the daughter's apartment project slave :-)

Should be fun.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Happy Birthday, President Lincoln!

[EXCH54FE]

Good Evening Kathy

(((HUGS)))

Things are still LOOKING GOOD here at this end.

:-)

[ConorMacNessa]

I did indeed Sally Forth today - A pleasant day - temps in the 40's.

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The Well-Watered Life

February 12, 2015

Read: Jeremiah 17:1-8 | Bible in a Year: Leviticus 13; Matthew 26:26-50

I have a friend who lives on a ranch in the wide-open spaces of Montana. The road to his home is a long trail that winds through the parched and barren landscape of the wilderness. As you drive toward his home, you can’t help but notice the contrasting strip of green trees and vibrant vegetation meandering through the ranch. One of the finest trout rivers in North America cuts through the property, and anything that grows near its banks gets the benefit of an unending source of vital water.

This is the picture Jeremiah paints when he says that those who trust in the Lord are “like a tree planted by the waters, which spreads out its roots by the river” (Jer. 17:8). Many may choose the wilting heat and choking drought of life apart from God, but those who trust in God will be vibrant and fruitful. Depending on Him is like putting our roots into the refreshing water of His goodness. We are strengthened with the confidence that His steadfast love for us will never fail.

God will ultimately make all things right. Trusting that He will turn our pain to gain and use suffering to mature us empowers us to become fruit-bearers in a dry and thirsty land.

Lord, thank You for not leaving me alone
in the withering heat of life. I will put the
roots of my trust into the river of Your
unfailing promises and steadfast love!

Put your roots down by the river of God’s goodness.

INSIGHT: The words of Jeremiah 17:7-8 echo those of Psalm 1:2-3: Blessed are those who “delight in the law of the Lord . . . . They are like trees planted along the riverbank, bearing fruit each season. Their leaves never wither, and they prosper in all they do” (nlt)

[luvie]

Happy Birthday Mr. President!