FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 15 July 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HERO PLAQUE

Medal of Honor recipient Army Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry stands next to the Hall of Heroes plaque now bearing his name after it is unveiled during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 13, 2011. DOD photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob N. Bailey

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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.

WEAPONS SEARCH

As seen through a night-vision device, a U.S. Special Forces soldier searches within a compound in Wardak province, Afghanistan, June 14, 2011. The soldiers, assigned to Special Operations Task Force East, partnered with Afghan National Army commandos to search a village for weapons caches and Taliban targets. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. William Newman

UP THE HILL

U.S. Army 1st Lt. John Dundee, foreground, leads a group of soldiers from the town of Gomerai, back to Combat Outpost Najil in Laghman province, Afghanistan, June 15, 2011. Dundee is a platoon leader assigned to Company A, 1st Battalion, 133rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff. Sgt Ryan C. Matson

TORCH CUTTER

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Christopher L. Monson uses a gas torch to cut off the rails of a bridge in the Gamsir district, Helmand province, Afghanistan, June 16, 2011. Monson is an automated maintenance technician assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The Marines placed a bridge over the Darvishan Bridge as a temporary fix to allow Afghan contractors to repair it without stopping traffic in the area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Bruno J. Bego

LEVEE LOAD

Air Force airmen reinforce a levee in Burlington, N.D., June 22, 2011, as they respond to a resurgent Souris River, which is cresting at a historic level. The airmen are North Dakota National Guard members assigned to Minot Air Force's 219th Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Army photo by Senior Master Sgt. David Lipp

RUNNING PARTNERS

U.S. Navy Seaman Jamie Lee entertains children at the Centro Civico medical site during a Continuing Promise 2011 medical community service event in San Juan Del Sur, Nicaragua, June 20, 2011. Lee is a hospitalman. Continuing Promise is a five-month humanitarian assistance mission to the Caribbean, Central and South America. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Eric C. Tretter

SOURIS RIVER RELIEF

Soldiers and airmen aid in flood relief efforts in Minot, N.D., June 23, 2011. The troops are among the 500 North Dakota National Guard members on duty in the region as the Souris River rises, threatening to inundate thousands of homes and businesses. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

NIGHT WORK

Air Force airmen maintenance personnel repair a CV-22 Osprey on Hurlburt Field, Fla., June 14, 2011. The airmen are maintainers assigned to the 801st Aircraft Maintenance Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Julianne M. Showalter

PAKTIKA PATROL

U.S. Army soldiers pull security from the top of a mountain during operation Surak Basta III in Paktika province, Afghanistan, June 21, 2011. The soldiers are assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 506th Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team. The operation's mission was to infiltrate near the Afghanistan-Pakistan border to stop enemy fighters from entering Afghanistan. U.S. Army courtesy photo

WAVING OVER WATER

A U.S. flag waves above nearly 10 feet of water in Minot, N.D., June 26, 2011. The Souris River has inundated the city, reaching a historic height and flooding thousands of homes. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sharida Jackson

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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

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha Night Owl!

[PROCON]

Hi Ma!

[SandRat]

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[The Mayor]

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O. B. Markers
July 15, 2011

In the game of golf, out-of-bounds or O. B. markers designate when a ball has gone out of play. If a player’s ball goes out-of-bounds, a one-stroke penalty is imposed.

The prophet Jeremiah warned the southern kingdom of Judah about their persistent rejection of God’s boundaries for them. He said that even the sea knows that the sand on the seashore is its O. B. marker, “an everlasting barrier it cannot cross” (Jer. 5:22 NIV). Yet, the Lord’s people had defiant and rebellious hearts (v.23). There was no fear of God, who gave them rain for their crops (v.24). They grew rich on deceit (v.27) and ignored the pleas of the disadvantaged (v.28).

God has given moral boundaries in His Word for us to live within. He gave them not to frustrate us but so that by keeping within them we may enjoy His blessings. David wrote: “I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right” (Ps. 119:75). God told Israel through Moses, “I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing; therefore choose life” (Deut. 30:19).

Don’t test God’s boundaries and invite His correction. Make wise choices to live within His O. B. markers in His Word.

The Lord has given us commands,
And told us to obey;
Our own designs are sure to fail,
If we neglect His way! —Bosch

A small step of obedience is a giant step to blessing.

Read: Jeremiah 5:21-31

I know, O Lord, that Your judgments are right, and that in faithfulness You have afflicted me. —Psalm 119:75

Bible in a year:
Psalms 13-15; Acts 19:21-41

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Thank you for your heroism & service Sgt. 1st Class Leroy A. Petry!

Thank you for this evenings thread Kathy of our finest at work! *hugs*

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

1LT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl)
AbnSarge USA
Adam USAF (Grumpybutt)
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
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)
Diver Dave USN
Drumbo USN
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
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
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
LTjg Gerald USN (Vineyard)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC4 Adam USA (nephew of Repeal The 17th)
SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
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 Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
SSGT The Black Knight USAF
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
Vineyard USN
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[luvie]

Great thread, Kathy! Thanks for all the great troops pictures!

Indeed, thank GOODNESS it’s finally Friday...even though I have to work! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Nana Hope...((HUGS))...and thanks for today’s Pledge. Thanks, AfghanMan and Penguin Girl, for your service to America.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And we have another tie....Nana Hope and Hawaii grab the gold!!

[luvie]

Saluting our brave Canteen heroes...
...and ALL the military heroes around the world!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The way the week started I wasn’t sure Friday would ever get here. LOL!

Have a good working Friday, Luv. ((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

And mere seconds behind....Pro snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top "three"....Sand bags the bronze!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top "three"....Sand bags the bronze!!