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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 23 June 2016
Serving The Bestest Troops and Veterans In The World !!
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Posted on 06/22/2016 5:59:22 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
FREE FALL TRAINING U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Nelson Cothren performs a free fall jump from a C-130 Hercules during military free fall jump sustainment training in Santa Rita, Guam, Nov. 4, 2015. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Ace Rheaume
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.
JUNGLE CAMOUFLAGE U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Michael B. Wheeler applies camouflage paint on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, Oct. 31, 2015, to prepare for a regimental air assault during Blue Chromite 2016. The large-scale amphibious exercise draws primarily from the 3rd Marine Expeditionary Forces training resources on Okinawa. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Drew Tech
SCENIC SUPPLIES U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Christopher Rector, watches the scenery off the coast of Tokyo, Oct. 28, 2015. Rector, a 459th Airlift Squadron special missions aviator, and the flight crew delivered simulated medical supplies during a Tokyo Metropolitan Government disaster relief exercise. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Elizabeth Baker
PANEL SIGNALS Air Force Staff Sgt. Cory Shwartz guides an HC-130 Hercules aircraft during Southern Strike 16 at the Trent Lott Combat Readiness Training Center in Gulfport, MS , Nov. 5, 2015. Shwartz is assigned to the New York Air National Guard's 102nd Rescue Squadron, 106th Rescue Wing. New York Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher S. Muncy.
COMBAT TRAINING Marines shield a simulated casualty from the debris of a U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Osprey during composite training on Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, CA, Oct. 30, 2015. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Briauna Birl
TAKING CHARGE Army Cpl. Brittany Montana pulls the charging handle of a .50-caliber machine gun during training on Camp Atterbury, IN, Nov. 5, 2015. Montana is a Reservist assigned to the 354th Military Police Company. U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Michel Sauret
AIRBORNE OPERATION U.S. paratroopers and Italian soldiers conduct an airborne operation from a C-130 aircraft during a combined air assault and seizure mission over Lidia drop zone during exercise Mangusta 15 in Siena, Italy, Oct. 26, 2015. U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli
PIZZA PASSION
Navy Seaman Kevin Carranza enjoys a slice of pizza while participating in Veterans Day events in New York City, Nov. 9, 2015. Carranza is a hospitalman apprentice assigned to the USS New York. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Brian McNeal
MILITARY DEMONSTRATION
U.S. paratroopers parachute from C-17 Globemaster III aircraft for a joint forcible entry operation as part of military demonstration during Operation Trident Juncture near San Gregorio, Spain, Nov. 4, 2015. The paratroopers are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Divisions 2nd Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Hull
STENNIS OPERATIONS
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Marshall jumps into the ocean from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to place an explosive charge onto a mine-like object in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2016. The sailors assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 14, are participating in a sustainment training exercise with the John C. Stennis Strike Group. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kenneth Rodriguez Santiago
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Serving Christ
June 23, 2016
Obey [your earthly masters] . . . as slaves of Christ, doing the will of God from your heart.
Ephesians 6:6
Im a secretary, a friend told me. When I tell people this, they sometimes look at me with a certain pity. But when they find out who I am secretary for, they open their eyes with admiration! In other words, society often defines some jobs as less important than others, unless those jobs happen to relate in some way to rich or famous people.
For the child of God, however, any occupation, regardless of the earthly boss, can be held proudly because we serve the Lord Jesus.
In Ephesians 6, Paul talks to servants and masters. He reminds both groups that we serve one Master who is in heaven. So we need to do everything with sincerity of heart, integrity, and respect because we are serving and working for Christ Himself. As the apostle Paul reminds us, Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not people (Eph. 6:7).
What a privilege to serve God in everything we do, whether answering a phone or driving a car or doing housework or running a business. Let us work with a smile today, remembering that no matter what we are doing, we are serving God.
Lord Jesus, I want to serve You in everything I do. Help me, as I begin each day, to remember this.
Serving shows our love for God.
The idea of serving others as an act of worship and service to the Lord is a recurring theme in Pauls writings. He tells the church at Colossae that whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him (Col. 3:17). He also instructs the church in Corinth, So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God (1 Cor. 10:31).
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posted on
06/22/2016 5:59:36 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/22/2016 5:59:41 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:00:45 PM PDT
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PROCON
(Americans First or Terrorists First - Choose in November)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
~ 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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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:02:19 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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06/22/2016 6:04:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
We made it through mid-week....on the downhill side to the weekend.
Hope your mixer is going well.
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06/22/2016 6:06:02 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:06:19 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(You shall know the Truth, and The Truth Shall Set You Free.)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
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06/22/2016 6:07:01 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
~ Good Evening ~
~ Welcome To My World ~
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:39:03 PM PDT
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SkyDancer
("They Say That Nobody's Perfect But Yet Here I Am")
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; Mrs.Nooseman; AZamericonnie; HiJinx; Colonel_Flagg; BIGLOOK; ...
ALWAYS remembering them...
....and their sacrifices to
keep us safe and free at home!
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:47:30 PM PDT
by
luvie
(Love you, troops and vets! Thank you for keeping us safe and free!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; Soaring Feather; SandRat; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:51:06 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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 this evening's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:56:31 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
Catching your breath after the past two days? Must have had a lot of homework last night. :-(
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:57:06 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; PROCON
You boys are quick! You have swept the top spots. Good job!!
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posted on
06/22/2016 6:57:20 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: radu
Just now....someone stopped by and wanted to talk. They just left. It has been quite the 3 days.
I’m going home, but will be back as soon as I can.
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06/22/2016 6:59:50 PM PDT
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Kathy in Alaska
( (~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
"The Star Spangled Banner" Verse Four (Click)
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand Between their loved home and the war's desolation! Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation. Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just, And this be our motto: "In God is our trust." And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave!
Please let me know by Freepmail if you would like to be admitted to or released from my music ping list.
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posted on
06/22/2016 7:00:06 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks!! Radio show Saturday!
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posted on
06/22/2016 7:00:56 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; AbnSarge; ..
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
"The Empty Chair"
By Captain Carroll "Lex" Lefon, USN (RET), on December 21st, 2004
"In the wardroom onboard the aircraft carrier from which I recently debarked was a small, round table, with single chair. No one ever sat there, and the reasons, both for the table being there, and for the fact that the chair was always empty, will tell the reader a little bit about who we are as a culture. The wardroom, of course, is where the officers will dine; morning, noon and evening. It is not only a place to eat it is also a kind of oasis from the sometimes dreary, often difficult exigencies of the service. A place of social discourse, of momentary relief from the burdens of the day. The only things explicitly forbidden by inviolable tradition in the wardroom are the wearing of a cover or sword by an officer not actually on watch, or conversation which touches upon politics or religion. But aboard ships which observe the custom, another implicit taboo concerns the empty chair: No matter how crowded the room, no matter who is waiting to be seated, that chair is never moved, never taken.
The table is by the main entrance to the wardroom. You will see it when you enter, and you will see it when you leave. It draws your eyes because it is meant to. And because it draws your eyes it draws your thoughts. And though it will be there every day for as long as you are at sea, you will look at it every time and your eyes will momentarily grow distant as you think for a moment. As you quietly give thanks.
AS YOU REMEMBER.
The small, round table is covered with a gold linen tablecloth. A single place setting rests there, of fine bone china. A wineglass stands upon the table, inverted, empty. On the dinner plate is a pinch of salt. On the bread plate is a slice of lemon. Besides the plate lies a bible. There is a small vase with a single red rose upon the table. Around the vase is wound a yellow ribbon. There is the empty chair.
We will remember because over the course of our careers, we will have had the opportunity to enjoy many a formal evening of dinner and dancing in the fine company of those with whom we have the honor to serve, and their lovely ladies. And as the night wears on, our faces will in time become flushed with pleasure of each others company, with the exertions on the dance floor, with the effects of our libations. But while the feast is still at its best, order will be called to the room we will be asked to raise our glasses to the empty table, and we will be asked to remember:
The table is round to show our everlasting concern for those who are missing. The single setting reminds us that every one of them went to their fates alone, that every life was unique.
The tablecloth is gold symbolizing the purity of their motives when they answered the call to duty.
The single red rose, displayed in a vase, reminds us of the life of each of the missing, and their loved ones who kept the faith.
The yellow ribbon around the vase symbolizes our continued determination to remember them.
The slice of lemon reminds us of the bitterness of their fate. The salt symbolizes the tears shed by those who loved them. The bible represents the faith that sustained them. The glass is inverted they cannot share in the toast. The chair is empty they are not here. They are missing.
And we will remember, and we will raise our glasses to those who went before us, and who gave all that they had for us. And a part of the flush in our faces will pale as we remember that nothing worth having ever came without a cost. We will remember that many of our brothers and sisters have paid that cost in blood. We will remember that the reckoning is not over.
We many of us will settle with our families into our holiday season, our Christmas season for those who celebrate it, content in our fortune and prosperity. We will meet old friends with smiles and laughter. We will meet our members of our family with hugs. We will eat well, and exchange gifts and raise our glasses to the year passed in gratitude, and to the year to come with hope. We will sleep the sleep of the protected, secure in our homes, secure in our homeland.
But for many families, there will be an empty chair at the table this year. A place that is not filled.
WE SHOULD REMEMBER."
Many Thanks To Alfa6 For Finding Capt. Lefon's Chronicle Of "The Empty Chair."
"Träumerei" Robert Schumann (Click)
Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!
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posted on
06/22/2016 7:01:51 PM PDT
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in battle!)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO!
Have a good day today?
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posted on
06/22/2016 7:04:34 PM PDT
by
radu
(May God watch over our troops and keep them safe)
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