[SandRat]

In.

[SandRat]

Baby Buddy

U.S. Army Sgt. Amy Emde, 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, holds a little girl as the girl's mother
receives clothing from Iraq's 5-2 National Police Brigade and the 5-2 Federal Police Training Team,
in one of the poorest areas of Baghdad, Nov. 1.

Photo by Senior Airman Michael Wykes, Joint Combat Camera Center-Iraq.

[MrEdd]

evening.

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

Prayers going up

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!

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.

[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~

[SandRat]

How a legacy of duty ties service members throughout time

http://www.svherald.com/content/news/2009/11/05/how-legacy-duty-ties-service-members-throughout-time


Pvt. Brett Reidt, 17, of Company A, 305th Military Intelligence Battalion, right, and World War II Army veteran John Roach, 100, of Sierra Vista cut a cake at Wednesday’s annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee. The pair were the youngest and oldest soldiers at the event. (Bill Hess • Herald/Review)

By Bill Hess
Herald/Review

FORT HUACHUCA — Every veteran has a legacy link that connects soldiers, sailors, airmen and Marines back to the days when the United States was fighting for its independence, Sierra Vista Councilman Tom Reardon said.

“I think veterans are a special breed,” the retired Army chief warrant officer said.

Speaking at the annual Veterans Appreciation Luncheon hosted by the Greater Sierra Vista Area Chamber of Commerce’s Military Affairs Committee, Reardon said every veteran “has a legacy link that goes all the way back to Lexington in 1775.”

He was referring to the first battle streamer of nearly 200 that adorns the Army flag and is always the one that is front and center when the banner is displayed. Reardon told a number of vignettes to show the special linkage to legacy.

One was about a noncommissioned officer he knew while serving in Belgium.

That soldier had to go to Germany to appear before an NCO board and when driving back to Belgium, he stopped in a small town named Bastogne.

The soldier was overwhelmed by the people who patted his shoulder patch — which showed he had served in combat, in Vietnam, with the 101st Airborne.

The NCO did not recognize he was appreciated because he belonged to the unit that protected that town from Nazi attack in the Battle of the Bulge, he said.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
aviator USAF
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
ConorMacNessa USN USMC
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
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)
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
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Alan USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[PERKY2004]

In. It’s a sad day for the U.S. Military. Prayers up for all those touched by the Fort Hood tragedy.

[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. 

(Click on graphics for music)

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. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Tanniker Smith]

Good evening, all.

To lighten the mood a little, here's something for those who may have missed this last night (on a different thread)...

http://www.boreme.com/boreme/funny-2009/surprise-homecoming-from-iraq-soldier-p1.php?nwsltr=60

[luvie]

Yes....thank goodness it’s Friday.

Prayers for all the heroes who were injured and God rest the souls of those who died today in Texas. :(

[The Mayor]

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

November 6, 2009

Where History Comes Alive

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READ: Exodus 13:14-16

When your children say to you, “What do you mean by this service?” . . . you shall say, “It is the Passover.” —Exodus 12:26-27

The movie Night at the Museum portrays the humorous experiences of a security guard at a natural history museum. The excitement begins for him when the displays come to life at night.

Inspired by this movie, directors of a real museum created a similar experience. The staff portrayed historic figures such as knights in armor, Victorian ladies, and Egyptian royalty. When children arrived at the museum, they were told that the people in the exhibits had come alive and needed to be led back to their proper place. As the children responded, history came alive for them.

Children need not be bored by history. This is especially true of Bible stories. Take Moses, for example. He escaped death as a child, was educated as a prince, worked miracles, and received the Ten Commandments on tablets. What exciting story elements that teach children about God!

Biblical stories have been shared with children for generations—all the way back to the times of Exodus (ch.12–13) and Deuteronomy (ch.6). Moses described times when children were retold vital stories from Jewish history.

Why not set a time to read Bible stories to the children in your life? Then watch their excitement as biblical history comes alive!

The stories in the Word of God
Are there for us to see
How God has worked in people’s lives
Throughout all history. —Sper

The Bible’s treasures are found by those who dig for them.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 37-39; Hebrews 3

[Kathy in Alaska]

URUZGAN MISSION - U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Bert Shober flies close behind a CH-47F Chinook helicopter during an aviation mission in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan, Oct. 28, 2009. Shober is a Chinook helicopter maintenance test pilot for Company B, 3rd Battalion, 82nd Aviation Regiment. U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Aubree Rundle

[Liberty Valance]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uzGx_XzxDeM
Don Williams - Good Ole Boys Like Me

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUWfanDyEcI
4ID Homecoming

[beachn4fun]

Good morning, Everyone. Good morning

Thank you, Ma, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.
Cute story on Fat Cat. There's a vet office not far from here that has 2 or 3 "greeters" and lots of toys and beds strewn throughout.

The DC Metroland weather report

~ Today.....Abundant sunshine. High 54F. Winds NNW at 10 to 20 mph.

~ Tonight.... Generally clear. Low 33F. Winds light and variable.

Today and tomorrow are looking good weather-wise. Lots of sunshine, which helps when you're feeling bad.

I'm home again today but will try to do some work. Another battle with the work computer is ahead. Yipeee.

Time for me to make my rounds. But, you stay right where you are. Stick around and meet and greet the military or some of the families that stop in.

Now remember, the Canteen is ALWAYS

So, come on in and sit for a while. There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

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.

[txradioguy]

Those who want to help support the victims and the families of the mass shooting can donate to the Central Texas-Fort Hood Chapter AUSA fund, stated a news release from the organization. Donors may send a check to the organization and mark it “Community Response to 11/5.”

How to donate to AUSA’s fund

Make checks payable to:

The Central Texas-Fort Hood Association of the U.S. Army

Attn.: Community Response to 11/5

P.O. Box 10700

Killeen, TX 765478-0700

On the check, write “Community Response to 11/5” in the memo line.

For more information, e-mail AUSA at Leadership@forthoodausa.org.

[SandRat]

Off to advance another Eagle. This will be the 100th Eagle to take the Eagle Scout Promise on my Grandfather’s 1st Edition Scout Handbook.