FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~29 July 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

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

HOMECOMING HUG

U.S. Navy Lt. Lief Walroth greets his son during a homecoming celebration for members of Helicopter Anti-submarine Squadron 11 during a port visit by the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise to Mayport, Fla., July 13, 2011. The Enterprise and Carrier Air Wing 1 are returning to homeport at Naval Station Norfolk after completing a six-month deployment to the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gary Granger Jr.

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RIVER CROSSING

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Robert Russell crosses the Tarnek River in Qalat City, Afghanistan, July 9, 2011. Russell, a platoon sergeant, is a member of Provincial Reconstruction Team Zabul's security force. Team members work with Afghan officials to improve governance, stability and development throughout the province. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Grovert Fuentes-Contreras

PARACHUTE PLUNGE

Army Chief Warrant Officer Five Tom Travis exits from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter over St. Mere Eglise at Fort Bragg, N.C., July 13, 2011. Travis jumped with U.S. Army Civil Affairs Operations Command, Airborne troops, who hosted the U.K.'s 4th Parachute Regiment in a joint training mission. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Felix R. Fimbres

INTRO TO WEAPONS

Navy midshipmen teach freshmen from the class of 2015 how to operate weapons on a gun range during Plebe Summer at the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., July 6, 2011. The six-week training period serves as a transition from civilian to military life for the students. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alexia Riveracorre

LEAP FROGGING

Navy Chief Petty Officer Larry Summerfield, assigned to the U.S. Navy parachute demonstration team, the Leap Frogs, jumps from a C-130 cargo aircraft during a training jump above Turner Field at Naval Amphibious Base Coronado in San Diego, July 2, 2011. The Leap Frogs perform aerial parachute demonstrations across the United States to support Naval Special Warfare and Navy Recruiting. Summerfield is a special warfare operator (SEAL). U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Michelle TurnerJ. Bego

NEW BASE VISIT

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Edward Duran uses a hand signal to direct his security force while Army officials visit Bala Hesar, a fortress in Gardez, Afghanistan, that serves as a base for a new Afghan quick reaction force for the area, June 27, 2011. Duran is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Operations Company, Headquarters Battalion. The visit was part of an effort by officials to determine what facilities and training the Afghan security members needed. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Adam L. Mathis

IDENTICAL ACHIEVEMENT

U.S. Army Capts. Nathan Dyer, left, and Jonathan Dyer, identical twins, take the oath of office at Forward Operating Base Salerno, Afghanistan, July 2, 2011. Nathan, an AH-64D Apache pilot and platoon leader assigned the 10th Mountain Division's 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, and Jonathan, the logistics and supply officer for the 40th Engineer Battalion, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, were both promoted to captain before taking the oath. U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Bart Lomont

CONVOY CONTACT

Afghan children approach a U.S Forces convoy to ask for spent brass, pens and water in the Alingar district of Laghman province, Afghanistan, July 13, 2011. The convoy includes members of the Laghman Provincial Reconstruction team, en route to check on a school construction site and talk with Alingar leaders. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Crane

GREYHOUND LAUNCH

U.S. Navy Lt. Jerrod Washburn signals the launch of a C-2A Greyhound from the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Arabian Sea, June 30, 2011. Washburn is a flight deck shooter. The Greyhound is assigned to Fleet Logistics Combat Support Squadron 30. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Michael Feddersen< P>

MORTAR MUSCLE

U.S. Marine Cpl. Samuel G. Potenti drops a mortar round into an M252 81mm mortar system during Talisman Sabre 2011 on Townshend Island, Australia, July 14, 2011. The exercise demonstrates U.S. and Australian commitment to their military alliance, and enhances stability and security throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Polenti is a squad leader with Weapons Company, 2nd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Battalion Landing Team, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Brennan O'Lowney

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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

[SandRat]

[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~

[Colonial Warrior]

Hello Canteen!!

[GailA]

AND ANY CONGRESS CRITTER THAT VOTED TO GUT THE MILITARY VOTED TO BETRAY THE REST OF US AMERICAN CITIZENS. A government who does NOT keep their commitments to the Military, will NOT keep them to the average Joe or Jane citizen.

It is NOT pretty what BOTH parties plan for the Military.

VFW ALERT:

http://www.vfw.org/News-and-Events/Articles/STOP-CONGRESS-FROM-PASSING-AMERICA-S-DEBT-ONTO-VETERANS/

[SandRat]

It's ...

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[luvie]

LOL! So it is! :)

[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)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! We haven’t seen him in a while.

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...a good Thursday?

[SkyDancer]

Gidday From Oz - Land Of ... Well ... Umm ... Dirt?

[luvie]

...and hope everyone has a TERRIFIC weekend! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, AZ, for the red, white, and blue tribute.

Are you getting any rain? Did you have a safe commute? *HUGS*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, CW...((HUGS))...good to see you.

Are you having a good summer?

[The Mayor]

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The Good Life
July 29, 2011

Philosophers ponder, “What is the good life and who has it?” I instantly think of my good friend Roy.

Roy was a gentle, quiet man who sought no recognition, who left the care of his life to his heavenly Father, and who occupied himself solely with his Father’s will. His was a heavenly perspective. As he often reminded me: “We are but sojourners here.”

Roy passed away last fall. At his memorial service, friends reminisced over his influence on their lives. Many spoke of his kindness, selfless giving, humility, and gentle compassion. He was, for many, a visible expression of God’s unconditional love.

After the service, Roy’s son drove to the assisted-living facility where his father lived out his final days. He gathered up his dad’s belongings: two pairs of shoes, a few shirts and pants, and a few odds and ends—the sum of Roy’s earthly goods—and delivered them to a local charity. Roy never had what some would consider the good life, but he was rich toward God in good deeds. George MacDonald wrote, “Which one is the possessor of heaven and earth: He who has a thousand houses, or he who, with no house to call his own, has ten at which his knock arouses instant jubilation?”

Roy’s was the good life after all.

Let us be Christ’s true disciples
Looking to another’s need;
Making stony pathways smoother
By a gentle word or deed. —Thorson

No one can know the good life without God.

Read: Micah 6:6-8

It is good for me to draw near to God. —Psalm 73:28

Bible in a year:
Psalms 49-50; Romans 1

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, GailA...thanks for the link. You are so right....it is NOT pretty.

[Kathy in Alaska]

From Xerox ~ Let's Say Thanks to our Troops

Simple. Easy. Involve your kids.
We can each send thanks every single day.