FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 15 January 10

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

FUEL CHECK

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Craig Wayman, a fuels laboratory technician with the 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, checks a sample of fuel from a fuels truck during operations at a base in southwest Asia on Jan. 6, 2010. The 380th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron pumps millions of gallons of fuel every month in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom and Combined Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. DoD photo by Tech. Sgt. Scott T. Sturkol, U.S. Air Force. (Released)

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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.

MOVING MISSOURI

Workers prepare to remove the Battleship Missouri Memorial from Drydock 4 at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2010. About 1,000 civilian and military guests will be on board the ship for the two-mile journey back to her pier at Ford Island. U.S. Navy photo by Liane Nakahara

Tugboats guide the Battleship Missouri Memorial back to its pier at Ford Island in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 2010, following three-months and $18 million of preservation and maintenance repairs at Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. (DoD photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Robert Stirrup, U.S. Navy/Released)

Blue Ridge Rangers ~ Jambalaya

Maynard Ferguson ~ The Hot Canary

Gene Vincent ~ Be-Bop-A-Lula

George Jones ~ Tennessee Whiskey

Albert Hammond ~ It Never Rains In Southern California

SOLDIER GRABS GUINNESS RECORD

Army 2nd Lt. Sophie Hilaire sprints to the finish of the Philadelphia Marathon, setting a Guinness World Record for women by running the Nov. 22, 2009, race in 4 hours, 54 minutes wearing full battle gear. Photo courtesy of Island Photography

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NARCOTICS SEARCH

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. James Rybacki and his military working dog Torca, both from the 78th Security Forces Squadron, search for narcotics near Dabaray, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2010. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea II

Tommy Cash ~ Six White Horses

Ray Peterson ~ Tell Laura I Love Her

Del Shannon ~ Swiss Maid

Canadian Brass ~ Toccata

Anne Murray ~ How Great Thou Art

KOTZEBUE FISH DROP AND REFUELING

KODIAK, Alaska -- A Coast Guard Air Station Kodiak HC-130 Hercules aircraft crew refuels the aircraft after landing in Kotzebue Jan. 7, 2010. The Coast Guard aircrew delivered the remaining eight pallets of silver salmon fillets to Kotzebue to conclude a humanitarian outreach to Kotzebue and 10 surrounding villages. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan Lally.

PASSING THROUGH

The U.S. Coast Guard Cutters Mackinaw and Neah Bay break track lines for commercial vessels in Lake St. Clair, Jan. 12, 2010. Both cuttters are underway in support of Operation Coal Shovel, which encompasses southern Lake Huron, Detroit/St. Clair River systems, Lakes Erie and Ontario, including the St. Lawrence Seaway. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Ensign Guillermo Colom

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[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

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

[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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday !!

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
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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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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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January 15, 2010

A Second Chance

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READ: Lamentations 3:22-33

His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. —Lamentations 3:22-23

A year ago today, 155 people on US Airways Flight 1549 thought they were going to die. During take-off from New York City, their plane struck a flock of geese, disabling both engines. In a powerless glide, the captain maneuvered over the densely populated area, then announced: “Brace for impact.” Less than 90 seconds later, the crippled plane made a water landing in the frigid Hudson River, where boats and ferries quickly arrived to rescue the passengers and crew, all of whom survived. People called it the “miracle on the Hudson” and praised the pilot and crew. One grateful passenger said simply, “We have a second chance in life.”

In times of crisis, we grasp the importance of every hour. During our ordinary routine, however, we often forget that each day is a second chance. “Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness. ‘The Lord is my portion,’ says my soul, ‘therefore I hope in Him!’ ” (Lam. 3:22-24).

We can choose to live with thankfulness for God’s mercy and grace, with confidence in His faithful care, and with hope because He is with us forever. Today, God offers us a second chance in life. Let’s make the most of it!

As shadows of night give way to dawn’s light,
God opens the door to a brand-new day;
And with it come mercies from His gracious hand
For giving new mercies is always His way. —D. De Haan

Our God is a God of second chances.

Bible in One Year: Genesis 36-38; Matthew 10:21-42

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
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)
SrA The Black Knight USAF
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)

 

[AZamericonnie]

Army 2nd Lt. Sophie Hilaire sprints to the finish of the Philadelphia Marathon, setting a Guinness World Record for women by running the Nov. 22, 2009, race in 4 hours, 54 minutes wearing full battle gear.

What a woman!!!!!

Thank you for finally Friday Ma! *hugs*

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD!

SUPPORT OUR TROOPS!!!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

Confession...so many things are blocked at work that your permission to come aboard post is all white. I can only see the outline of the frame. I mouse over to see what you posted. It is a challenge. LOL!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Nana Hope, for today's Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

Work is hell, isn't it?

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And first in....Nana Hope grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....AZ snags the silver!!

[ConorMacNessa]

L/Cpl Tommy Brown, 1st Battalion the Parachute Regiment, KIA Afghanistan 22DEC2009



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

The Soldier

If I should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is forever England. There shall be
In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam;
A body of England's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.
And think, this heart, all evil shed away,
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thoughts by England given;
Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.

Rupert Brooke



Last Post

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!

SFC Jason Hickman, USA, KIA Afghanistan 7JAN2010

I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

God Of Our Fathers



Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in peace!
We who remain hold you in high honor.
Rest, fallen brother, in this sacred precinct;
We who remain keep this place sacred.
Rest, fallen brother, among these, your comrades;
We who remain keep the watch.
Rest, fallen brother, among these who answered the Nation’s call;
We who remain press the fight forward in your name.
Rest, fallen brother, lay down thy burden;
We who remain have taken up the torch.
Rest in Peace, fallen brother, rest in eternal peace!



Taps

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[ConorMacNessa]

Capt. Daniel Read, 11 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Regiment, the Royal Logistic Corps, KIA Afghanistan 11JAN2010



I have fought a good fight,
I have finished my course,
I have kept the faith.
2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

Flowers of the Forest



Black Watch Piper

The Soldier

If I should die, think only this of me:
That there's some corner of a foreign field
That is forever England. There shall be
In that rich earth a richer dust concealed;
A dust whom England bore, shaped, made aware,
Gave, once, her flowers to love, her ways to roam;
A body of England's, breathing English air,
Washed by the rivers, blest by suns of home.
And think, this heart, all evil shed away,
A pulse in the eternal mind, no less
Gives somewhere back the thoughts by England given;
Her sights and sounds; dreams happy as her day;
And laughter, learnt of friends; and gentleness,
In hearts at peace, under an English heaven.

Rupert Brooke



Last Post

Lamh Foistenach Abu!