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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 23 October 2014
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 10/22/2014 6:00:06 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
ARCTIC EAGLES Two F-15C Eagles prepare to return to their simulated air combat portion of the Arctic Challenge exercise over Norway, Sept. 20, 2013. The pilots are assigned to the 48th Fighter Wing. Six nations participated in the exercise to boost interoperability between NATO, the United States, the United Kingdom and members of the Nordic Defense Cooperation. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Christopher Mesnard
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.
FOAM FORCE
Air Force Staff Sgt. John Sherman finds himself in a snowstorm of fire retardant foam unintentionally released in an aircraft hangar on Travis Air Force Base, CA, Sept. 24, 2013. Sherman is assigned to the 60th Engineer Squadron fire fighter. The nonhazardous foam is similar to dish soap, which dissolves into a liquid. U.S. Air Force photo by Ken Wright
YUKON OPERATIONS
The fleet replenishment oiler USNS Yukon steams next to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a replenishment in the Pacific Ocean, Sept. 18, 2013. The George Washington was supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paolo Bayas
SEAHAWK SUPPLIES
An SH-60S Seahawk helicopter delivers supplies to the guided-missile destroyer USS Preble during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Charles Drew in the Philippine Sea, Sept. 26, 2013. The Preble is on patrol in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Paul Kelly
TUNNEL PATROL
The silhouette of U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Clarence C. Elicio shows inside a tunnel at Qala-I-Jangi in northern Afghanistan's Balkh province, Sept. 30, 2013. Elicio is using a flashlight to observe another pathway. Elicio is the squad leader for Company A, 1st Battalion, 294th Infantry Regiment, Guam Army National Guard. Guam Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Eddie Siguenza
RELAY RACE
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Rolando Brooks pushes himself out of the pool during a relay swim race on Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti, Oct. 5, 2013. Competitors swam one lap of the pool while wearing their combat uniform and carrying a brick, then performed pushups, while their teammates treaded water. The race was part of the Captain's Cup, a series of sporting events on the base. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Eric Dietrich
ROPE READINESS
U.S. Coast Guardsmen fast rope from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter onto the flight deck of the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey during a training exercise in the Arabian Sea, Oct. 2, 2013. The Monterey is deployed to support maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. The Coast Guardsmen are assigned to Advanced Interdiction Team 4 and the helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 26. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Billy Ho
DESTROYING EXPLOSIVES
A fireball erupts as U.S. troops detonate more than 600 pounds of explosives on a range near Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Sept. 30, 2013. A three-person U.S. Army explosive ordnance disposal team destroyed old, recovered and captured munitions during the operation. The team, assigned to Combined Joint Task Force Paladin-East's 663rd Ordnance Company, was supported by U.S. Air Force security forces airmen. DOD photo by Ed Drohan
SHIP COORDINATES
U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Samantha Domenech diagrams ship coordinates in the combat information center during a general quarters drill aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Stout in the Mediterranean Sea, Oct. 4, 2013. The Stout is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operation. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Amanda R. Gray
TORKHAM TWILIGHT
U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Shelby Johnson observes the area around Forward Operating Base Torkham, Afghanistan, Sept. 26, 2013. Johnson, a squad leader assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 30th Infantry Regiment, is using the new Capability Set 13 communications suite. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Saslav
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To: SandRat
You and Zeus batching it, huh? How is he doing? Getting used to the shots?
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:15:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Clean The Closet
Oct 23, 2014
Read: Psalm 139:13-24
To this day I can still hear my mother telling me to go and clean up my room. Dutifully, I would go to my room to start the process, only to get distracted by reading the comic book that I was supposed to put neatly in the stack. But soon the distraction was interrupted by my mother warning that she would be up in 5 minutes to inspect the room. Unable to effectively clean the room in that time, I would proceed to hide everything I didnt know what to do with in the closet, make the bed, and then wait for her to come inhoping that she wouldnt look in the closet.
This reminds me of what many of us do with our lives. We clean up the outside of our lives hoping that no one will look into the closet where we have hidden our sins by rationalization and excuses and by blaming others for our own faults.
The problem is that while looking good on the outside, we remain well aware of the mess on the inside. The psalmist encourages us to submit to the cleansing inspection of God: Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me, and know my anxieties; and see if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting (Ps. 139:23-24). Lets invite Him to inspect and cleanse every corner of our lives.
Lord, forgive me for looking good on the
outside while attempting to hide my faults and
failings. I desire for You to cleanse my life so
that I may walk with You in full integrity.
We can own up to our wrongs because we cant hide them from God anyway.
In Psalm 139, David invites us to meditate on the attributes of God. He is omniscient, or all-knowing (vv.1-4); omnipresent, or ever-present (vv.5-12); and omnipotent, or all-powerful (vv.13-18). In todays text, David writes of the human body as a masterpiece created by the all-powerful Creator. We are fearfully and wonderfully made (vv.13-15). Mindful of the wickedness around him (vv.19-22), David closes his psalm with a prayer of loyalty and commitment (vv.23-24).
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:17:53 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
We’re both doing well.
He still does not like the shots.
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:20:44 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(<Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: All
THUNDERBOLT STARE
A U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft assigned to the 340th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron over Afghanistan, Oct. 2, 2013. The Thunderbolt is assigned assigned to the 74th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephany Richards
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:24:41 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa; DieHard the Hunter
God rest the soul of a hero from the north...
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:38:58 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
That would be a bit unsettling to see from the hatch! LOL!
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:39:51 PM PDT
by
luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: The Mayor
Good evening/morning, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Still fall in your neck of the woods? Winter temps are settling in, but only a smattering of snow.
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:42:08 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: LUV W
I know, but someone sure had some imagination. d:o)
Did you hit any bullseyes?
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:45:35 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa; Kathy in Alaska
Thank you CMN for your tribute to Jeremy Sears. I couldn't agree more. This young man enlisted in the Marine Corps at the height of two wars; he served FIVE combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, yet he could not convince the powers that be he was suffering from PTSD?!
He was a finer man than many I know. America will be less without him.
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posted on
10/22/2014 9:49:25 PM PDT
by
South40
(Hillary Clinton was a "great secretary of state". - Texas Governor Rick Perry)
To: South40; ConorMacNessa
Sgt Jeremy Sears is most worthy of being honored for his service to our country.
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posted on
10/22/2014 10:24:23 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: ConorMacNessa; fanfan; Squawk 8888; Clive; exg
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posted on
10/23/2014 1:14:39 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: E.G.C.; beachn4fun; Arrowhead1952; ConorMacNessa; MEG33; LUV W; PROCON; SandRat; Allegra; ...
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posted on
10/23/2014 1:18:33 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: All
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?
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posted on
10/23/2014 1:24:35 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Jet Jaguar; txradioguy; JemiansTerror; MEG33; Laurita; CMS; OneLoyalAmerican; Defender2; ...
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posted on
10/23/2014 1:27:29 AM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thursday Morning Coffee Bump.
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:15:15 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:15:30 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:15:41 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: LUV W
((HUGS))Good morning, LUV W. How’s it going?
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:16:14 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
To: Kathy in Alaska; GodBlessUSA; LUV W; Arrowhead1952; E.G.C.; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; MEG33; mylife; ..
WELCOME TO THE
(where our troops, allies
and their families can refresh themselves)
Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our
Military, our Allies, and their families.
Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen
for today's activities
Making a quick stop to check out the latest.
Sgt Jeremy P Sears, USMC ret
2nd Battalion, 5th Marines
CPL NATHAN CIRILLO
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canada
KIA Ottawa 22 October 2014
(may his shooter roast in hell)
The FR Canteen is ALWAYS
Come in, sit down.
Grab a cup of joe, or tasty tea.
Mingle a bit, chat with the troops
or family member.
There's always plenty of conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS in the FR Canteen.
REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:43:51 AM PDT
by
beachn4fun
(Guns are not the problem. People are. Forget the magazine...check your attitude.)
To: beachn4fun
((HUGS))Good morning, Beach. How’s it going?
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posted on
10/23/2014 4:49:02 AM PDT
by
E.G.C.
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