FReeper Canteen ~ Hall of the Heroes: Stephen R. Gregg ~ June 2, 2008

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[StarCMC]

Monday thread’s up ~ come read about another REAL AMERICAN HERO!

[SandRat]

In.

[Jet Jaguar]

BUMP

[SandRat]

Riding High

With a child on his shoulders, 2nd Lt. Joshua Kordela, a Owings Mills, Md., native, waits with neighborhood children outside a medical operation in Hatim Mutliq, northwest of Baghdad, May 22, 2008. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Brad Willeford.

[StarCMC]

FIRST!!!

[StarCMC]

SECOND!!

[StarCMC]

What a GREAT picture!! Doesn’t quite fit the media mold, does it? :-D

[PROCON]

Hello StarCMC and thanks for the thread!!

[Jet Jaguar]

77th FS deploys to the fight

by Staff Sgt. John Gordinier
20th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

5/28/2008 - SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — More than 200 Airmen and a dozen F-16s from the 77th Fighter Squadron deployed to Southwest Asia throughout the Memorial Day weekend to support the Global War on Terrorism.

“We are providing our combatant commanders with their most lethal and proven weapon - highly skilled and tactically trained Airmen, ready for any challenge, anytime, anywhere,” said Col. Michael Byrne, 20th Fighter Wing vice commander.

“This is a big step because we have been getting ready for this deployment for months,” said Maj. Jason Mitchell, 20th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. “In all the preparation, it is going to be a great opportunity to see the training pay off.”

Major Mitchell has been in the Air Force for 10 years and is not new to deployments; this is his third time going overseas.

“My wife is an Air Force reservist, so she understands the duty I need to perform,” the major said. “The Air Force is great about having the resources available for deployed members to be able to stay in contact with loved ones. We’ll be able to stay in contact throughout the deployment, primarily by e-mail and telephone.”

“This is my first deployment and I am a little nervous, but mostly excited,” said Airman 1st Class Teko Robinson, 20th AMXS crew chief.

“Although nervous, I am anxious to perform my job, which is working on jets and getting them ready for the fight,” Airman Robinson said.

http://www.shaw.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123100200

[SandRat]

The media mold is toxic black mold.

[Jet Jaguar]

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C.-- 20th Fighter Wing commanders bid farewell to Airmen from the 77th Fighter Squadron as they prepare to deploy May 22. More than 200 Airmen and a dozen F-16s from the 20th Fighter Wing deployed to Southwest Asia to support the Global War on Terrorism. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman William Coleman)

[Kathy in Alaska]

MOH Recipient: 2LT Stephen Gregg

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Honoring Our Heroes

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June 2, 2008

Risky Business

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READ: Matthew 8:23-27

He said to them, “Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?” Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm. —Matthew 8:26

Denis Boyles knew it would be challenging to interview a man on a roller coaster—especially when the interview took place during an attempt to set a world’s record for continuous riding. After several times around the track, Denis was so overcome with fear he could hardly talk.

Then the man showed him how to use his body and feet to lean into the loops, twists, and turns. Writing in AARP Magazine, Boyles explained how that took away the terror. It also taught him a lesson about risk and fear. The roller coaster felt risky though it was quite safe. But driving his car to the amusement park posed a far greater risk of injury. Risk and fear are easily confused.

As Jesus and His disciples crossed the Sea of Galilee, a storm came up and waves swept over their boat. Incredibly, Jesus was asleep. The disciples woke Him and said, “Lord, save us! We are perishing!” (Matt. 8:25). In a gentle rebuke, Jesus asked, “‘Why are you fearful, O you of little faith?’ Then He arose and rebuked the winds and the sea, and there was a great calm” (v.26).

Like the disciples, the more we learn about Jesus, the more we trust Him. Our greatest risk is failing to depend on Him when life seems out of control.

But we see Jesus! Oh, what peace!
What balm for troubled heart!
His very name brings rest and calm
And bids the fears depart! —Adams

Keep your eyes on Jesus and you’ll soon lose sight of your fears.

Bible in One Year: 2 Kings 7–9; Proverbs 22:1-8

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for a great thread Star!
*HUG*
Good evening Ma and gang!
*Group hug*

[HiJinx]

Man, either he was extremely brave or he had a death wish...it takes a certain kind of selfless person to stand up and fight to protect your buddies while the bullets are whizzing past you.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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