[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

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo!!

Proudly Supporting The United States Armed Forces!!

[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~

[DeoVindiceSicSemperTyrannis]

Evening!

[PROCON]

Evening Connie and thanks for tonight’s Scuttlebutt!

[SandRat]

Wonder if the Dogs get Jump wings and Parachute Pay.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Connie!Hmmmmm.....Scuttlebutt, time to search for something humorous; some mot that's non political, non religious, non controversial, non sexual and certainly something not risque!

I give up.

[Kathy in Alaska]

WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! I can’t see any doggie pictures.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Scuttlebutt Time!! ~

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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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No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

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[luvie]

Awesome thread...what an absolutely BEAUTIFUL dog!! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[luvie]

A first grade school teacher in Virginia had twenty-five students in her class. She presented each child in her classroom the first half of a well known proverb and asked them to come up with the remainder of the proverb.

It's hard to believe these were actually done by first graders. Their insight may surprise you. While reading, keep in mind that these are first graders,
6-year-olds, because the last one is a classic!

1. Don't change horses..........................until they stop running.
2. Strike while the................................bug is close.
3. It's always da rkest before..................Daylight Saving Time.
4. Never underestimate the power of .......termites.
5. You can lead a horse to water but ..... how?
6. Don't bite the hand that ..................looks dirty.
7. No news is......................................impossible.
8. A miss is as good as a .................... Mr.
9. You can't teach an old dog new . math.
10. If you lie down with dogs, you'll ......stink in the morning.
11. Love all, trust .............................. me.
12. The pen is mightier than the ...........pigs.
13. An idle mind is...............................the best way to relax.
14. Where there's smoke there's ...........pollution.
15. Happy the bride who.......................gets all the presents.
16. A penny saved is ......................not much
17. Two's company, three's ............ the Musketeers
18. Don't put off till tomorrow what ...... you put on to go to bed.
19. Laugh and the whole world laughs with you, cry and..... you have to blow your nose.
20. There are none so blind as ........... Stevie Wonder.
21. Children should be seen and not ...spanked or grounded.
22. If at first you don't succeed .......... get new batteries.
23. You get out of something only what you ... see in the picture on the box.
24. When the blind lead the blind ....... get out of the way.

And the WINNER and last one!
25. Better late than.................................... pregnant

[GailA]

Be Sure this gets passed on to your Military friends. I personally will be boycotting Walgreens. We are retired Military.

Walgreens to Drop TRICARE?

http://www.military.com/military-report/walgreens-to-drop-tricare

Walgreens to Drop from TRICARE?
http://militaryadvantage.military.com/2011/07/walgreens-to-drop-from-tricare/

Walgreens Plans to Drop Express Scripts

Jun 21, 2011 10:36 AM, By SN STAFF

http://supermarketnews.com/news/walgreens_express_0621/

Navy to Cut Jobs Amid Recession-Driven Sailor Surplus
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2011/07/08/navy-to-cut-jobs-amid-recession-driven-sailor-surplus/

This one is aimed at Mid Ranks, not Top Brass. We have 14 Admirals at our paper pusher base, when it was a training base it had 1!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, AZ, Kathy.
Such good doggies!

[The Mayor]

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

Seeing The Person Inside
July 15, 2011

On February 1, 1960, four students from an all-black college sat down at a “whites only” lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. One of them, Franklin McCain, noticed an older white woman seated nearby looking at them. He was sure that her thoughts were unkind toward them and their protest against segregation. A few minutes later she walked over to them, put her hands on their shoulders, and said, “Boys, I am so proud of you.”

Recalling the event years later on National Public Radio, McCain said he learned from this never to stereotype anyone. Instead he should pause to consider others and seek an opportunity to talk with them.

The first-century church, like ours today, was often fractured by divisions based on race, language, and culture. Paul wrote to the followers of Jesus in Corinth to help them respond to those who were more concerned with outward appearance than with what is in the heart (2 Cor. 5:12). Because Christ died for all, Paul said, “From now on, we regard no one according to the flesh” (v.16).

May we all look closely to see the person inside, for everyone is made in the image of God and can become a new creation in Christ.

First impressions can mislead us
For we do not know the heart;
We can often be mistaken
Since we only know in part. —Fitzhugh

It’s what’s in the heart that matters.

Read: 2 Corinthians 5:12-21

From now on, we regard no one according to the flesh. —2 Corinthians 5:16

Bible in a year:
Psalms 10-12; Acts 19:1-20

[beachn4fun]

WELCOME TO

Good morning, Everyone.
Good morning to our

AWESOME

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Connie, for preparing the Canteen for today's activities.

Loved the story on the war dogs,
especially would love to hear more about Cairo and how he cornered Binny.

Excuse me while I do something a little different on the DC Metroland weather report

~ Today...Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.

Friday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday Night...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Sunday...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.

Now, that's what I'm talking about!

We had one heck of a thunder storm roll through just about the time I got home.
But, after it was over we were 10 degrees cooler.
Lovely morning with temps

Don't be jealous and don't hate me for gloating. hehe.

Looks like it's time for another installment of

DID YOU KNOW?

The Untouchables, which debuted in 1959 and starred Robert Stack, was the most violent television show of its time. It became the target of more protests from viewers than any other regular TV series. To this day, it is the only TV program ever boycotted by mobsters over unfair treatment.

In Armenia, the traditional Christmas Eve meal consists of fried fish, lettuce, and spinach. The meal is traditionally eaten after the Christmas Eve service, in commemoration of the supper eaten by Mary on the evening before Christ's birth.

In 1986, a guard in an armored car was killed when $50,000 worth of quarters fell on him.

In southern France, some people burn a log in their homes from Christmas Eve until New Year’s Day. This stems from an ancient tradition in which farmers would use part of the log to ensure a plentiful harvest the following year.

I'll have to post and run.
Going to gym.
Will have to make my rounds when I get back.
But, you stay right where you are. Keep the troops entertained and the Canteen clean...Cause...if you don't...I'll tell Ma!

Come in and sit for a while.

There's always plenty of coffee, pancakes, conversation, silliness, and plain old BS

PLEASE 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.

[NRA1995]

Good morning to all you canteeners, cubies, newbies & troops! I hope you’re all happily pulling off your Band-aids and eating your peas!

[MEG33]

Thank you for the great thread
Loved The War Dogs!