FReeper Canteen~The Canteen Sock Hop!~31 JUL 2008

The 1950's | 31 JUL 2008 | Old Sarge

[Old Sarge]

Welcome to the 31 JUL 08 edition of
The FReeper Canteen!

Welcome to the

CANTEEN SOCK HOP!

 

Alright all you daddy-o's, and mommy-o's, and NCO's!
Come on back in time and join in the fun - the Canteen gymnasium is open as the dance floor! 
Kick your shows off for the slide, the chaperones are watching the punch bowl,
and the disc jockey has got stacks of wax for our listening pleasure!

 

 

GROOVE TO THE TUNES!

Drop a virtual coin in the slot, and hit the button for your fave song!

 

 

 

 

So, let's see some swingin', some rug-cuttin', and then we'll all do the last slow dance with the Canteen Gal of your choice, as the band winds down the night!

C'mon, Folks, Let's Have Fun!

 

 

 

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT ~ Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members thereof. Honoring those who have served before.

Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly, and please leave politics at the door.

Let's have fun!

 

 

[Old Sarge]

Come on in, Folks, the music's cookin', and the Galz are lookin'!

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops, They're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[Radix]

Who is nbr 1?

[Old Sarge]

Come one, come all!

[philly-d-kidder]

Good Morning and Happy Thursday where everything is Sandtastic!

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

July 31, 2008

Are You Ready?

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READ: Hebrews 4:1-7

Today, if you will hear His voice, do not harden your hearts. —Hebrews 4:7

It was a wild night for our family. At 11:30 p.m., I got a call from my son Steve. “Dad, I’m going to Iraq.” “Right now?” I asked in disbelief. “Yes, I’m ready to go.” Earlier that day, our Navy corpsman (medic) son had told me he thought it would be several months before he would go.

We talked a little more until he had to hang up. Then family phone calls followed as we let his sisters know what was happening. They called him to wish him well and pray for him—and that was it.

A couple of restless hours later, Steve sent a text message: “We’re not going. We’re headed back.” A helicopter ride to another state and back was the extent of Steve’s trip that night, but it was still a valuable experience. It tested their readiness. The military had to know that when the call came, the corpsmen would be mentally ready to go.

When it comes to being ready for eternity, we won’t get that kind of practice. No one knows when we will depart this earth through death or be called home at Jesus’ return.

If you were called into eternity today, would you be prepared to meet God face-to-face? Have you opened your heart to Him? (Heb. 4:7). Are your sins forgiven? Are you ready to go?

Ready to speak, ready to warn,
Ready o’er souls to yearn,
Ready in life, ready in death,
Ready for His return. —Tillman

God’s call may come at any time—so be ready all the time!

Bible in One Year: Job 4–6; Proverbs 11:12-21

[Old Sarge]

Hello, Hope, and Thank you for the Pledge, and you Pulled Down the First in the door! Door prize goes to you!

[Old Sarge]

There you are, ol’ bean, and fast - but the Second Door Prize is yours tonight!

[Old Sarge]

Welcome in with the Third Door Prize of the night, Philly-D!

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band~National Anthem

[Old Sarge]

And Mister Mayor at Number Four! Come on in, Your Honor!

[Old Sarge]

And sweet lil’ Lauren comes in at Number Five!

Come on in, and kick off those saddle-shoes!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen Sock Hop

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.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[laurenmarlowe]

Staff Sgt. Andrew Stover inspects the AIM-120 connections on an F-16 Fighting Falcon during a base-wide exercise July 21 at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Exercise scenarios test the Osan AB Airmen's ability to defend the base and conduct daily operations in a combat environment. Sergeant Stover is a 51st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron weapons loader. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley)

Dorothy Olsen meets with Capt. Jammie Jamieson during the July 20 airshow at McChord Air Force Base, Wash. Captain Jamieson, currently stationed at Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, is the mobility flight commander for the 525th Fighter Squadron. She is the first operational and combat-ready female F-22 Raptor pilot. Ms. Olsen is a former member of the Women Airforce Service Pilots. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Oshawn Jefferson)

Master Sgt. John Strothenke is teaching fundamentals of a U.S. based emergency medical systems to Laotian Dr. Vilaphone Thoudsanikone and Nang Phoukham a nurse from local Hospital 103 in Vientiane, Laos, July 7. This first responder course is being taught to fit the needs of their country and build capability in Laos. Sergeant Strothenke is an international health specialist from Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Tracy Lewis)

[AZamericonnie]

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

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[The Mayor]

Evenin, Thanks for the thread!

[laurenmarlowe]

Awwww, thank ya Sarge! *HUGS*

Fantastic thread, WOO HOO!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Capt Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Ev USA (Mozie)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[AZamericonnie]

WooHoo! A sock hop! Thanks Sarge & *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!