FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 06 January 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

TROOPER TEDDY

Soldiers line up to participate in the 14th annual Operation Toy Drop on Pope Field, N.C., Dec. 9, 2011. The soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. The toy drop is an annual event where soldiers donate new, unwrapped toys for a chance to train and jump with international jumpmasters. The donated toys are distributed to underprivileged children within the community. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Amber M. Grimm

Canteen Mission Statement

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.

EARLY MORNING

Vehicles move out in the early morning hours as the last convoy of U.S. troops crosses into Kuwait from Iraq, Dec. 18, 2011, signaling the end of Operation New Dawn. Despite the final battalions' departures, the U.S. will continue to build and strengthen a mutually beneficial partnership with Iraq. The 1st Cavalry Division's 3rd Brigade Combat Team, Greywolf, was the final unit to leave Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

CONVOY TO KUWAIT

Troops, guests and media representatives from throughout the world watch as the last convoy of U.S. service members enters Kuwait from Iraq, Dec. 18, 2011. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

IRAQI BORDER

The last U.S. military forces drive across the Iraqi border Dec. 18, 2011, following the Iraqi and U.S. security agreement requiring all U.S. service members to depart the country by Dec. 31, 2011. Since 2003, more than 1 million airmen, soldiers, sailors and Marines have served in Iraq. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Cecilio Ricardo

PACIFIC VOYAGE

The USS Abraham Lincoln transits the Pacific Ocean during a deployment to the U.S. 5th and 7th Fleet areas of responsibility, Dec. 16, 2011. U.S. sailors and Marines assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln, the USS Carl Vinson and the USS Makin Island performed several operations between Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, 2011, while under way in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Zachary S. Welch

SNOWY TAKEOFF

A UH-60L Black Hawk helicopter assigned to the 1st Air Cavalry Brigade, 1st Calvary Division, takes flight, stirring up the snow as it passes over another UH-60A Black Hawk helicopter on Camp Marmal, Afghanistan, Dec. 21, 2011. The helicopters went out on mission the morning after an overnight snow storm. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Richard Wrigley

HOMECOMING HUGS

Family, friends and volunteers from Operation Welcome Home Maryland greet more than 300 service members returning from overseas deployments arriving at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Dec. 19, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class David Danals

HIGH TIDE

Heavy waves crash against the USNS Tippecanoe during a replenishment-at-sea mission with the USS Makin Island under way in the Pacific Ocean, Dec. 20, 2011. U.S. sailors and Marines assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln, the USS Carl Vinson and the USS Makin Island performed several operations between Dec. 13 and Dec. 20, 2011, while under way in the Pacific Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Alan Gragg

TRAINING JUMP

U.S. Navy SEALs jump from a CH-46E Sea Knight helicopter during training near Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 20, 2011. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Meranda Keller

NIGHT SHIFT

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Cody Palfreyman guides a bulldozer as it moves the berm surrounding a guard post on Firebase Saenz in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Dec. 14, 2011. Palfreyman is a combat engineer assigned to Alpha Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion. The firebase is the first of several patrol bases being demilitarized by the Marines in December. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard

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[ConorMacNessa]

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BOSTON, (Oct. 21, 2009) Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).



Detachment of Marines in 1812 regalia aboard USS Constitution.

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[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]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks very much for tonight's Remembering Our Troops thread!

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[The Mayor]

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Longing For Home
January 6, 2012

When our son Stephen was a youngster, he went away for a week at a Christian summer camp. Later that week, we got a letter from him that was addressed to “Mom and Dad Crowder” and simply said, “Please come and take me home today.” What his child’s mind couldn’t comprehend, of course, was that it would be days before we got his letter and more time before we could come for him. All his young heart knew was that he longed for home and for Mom and Dad—and that can be tough for a child.

Sometimes we can be like Stephen as we think about this world. It’s easy to think longingly about being with Jesus and begin to wish we could go to our “eternal home” (Eccl. 12:5) where we will “be with Christ” (Phil. 1:23). As God’s children (John 1:12), we know that this world will never truly be home to us. Like the apostle Paul, we especially feel that way when the struggles of life are hard. While in Rome awaiting trial, Paul wrote, “I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better” (Phil. 1:23). He loved serving Christ, but a part of him longed to be with the Savior.

It’s comforting to know that we can think ahead to being with Jesus—in a home that is far better.

To see His face, this is my goal;
The deepest longing of my soul;
Through storm and stress my path I’ll trace
Till, satisfied, I see His face! —Chisholm

There is no place like home—especially when home is heaven.

Read: Philippians 1:21-30

I am hard pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better. —Philippians 1:23

Bible in a year:
Genesis 16-19

[Old Sarge]

Good Evening Ladies!

Well, this is it, the last night before the Grand Oddyssey to Florida. The Wee Beastie is all packed and fueled, and ready for the off.

Tomorrow it’s Southward Bound. Needless to say, I’ll be out of FReep-touch for a while, but I’ll check in on the Saturday thread to let everybody know I got there. If I stop someplace Friday, I’ll see about setting up the laptop and getting a signal out to y’all.

Tonight, I’m enjoying one last take-out order of Chinese, and surfing around YouTube for clips of interest. Saturday, it’ll be a home-cooked meal courtesy of Demented Sis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Nana Hope snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sarge...((HUGS))

Don’t forget that getting there safely is priority #1. Please rest somewhere along the line.
McDonalds or Wendys (up here) have WiFi....pop in somewhere and let us know all is well.

Prayers for a safe trip ALL the way to Demented Sister’s house.

[luvie]

Howdy, Sarge! (((hugs))) I know you must be so excited to be taking off for an adventure. I hope you have a wonderful time and stay safe on your trek south.

If you get a chance, we’d love to hear from you AND would love to see pictures. :)

So...enjoy all the yummy food and the great visit with your sis...who I will NOT call “demented”. LOL!

[HopeandGlory]

Safe Jouney Old Sarge for you, the Missus and the “Young Lad” ( Graduated from “The Boy” . . . SMILE) . . . enjoy your visit with the ‘Demented Sis” . . . Gods Blessings on You All!!!

[luvie]

Thanks for opening the Canteen for us and the troops tonight, Kathy! (((hugs)))

It was a short week to me for some reason!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...it has warmed up to 10 degrees and snow.

I just started my car and brushed 2 inches of snow off it. It is coming down gently.

Hope you had a good day at work and still no residual issues from your fall.

[ConorMacNessa]

We've more or less broken the cold spell for the next couple of days - at 32 now - going into the 50's tomorrow. Yesterday was our first real cold day of the season - we were down to about 10. It's rare for us to get much below that, although I can recall years when we were sub zero here.

Safe passage home!

Etiam non princeps sed usque ad genua, Principis Pacis!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))...I’m going to brave the elements and head home. Could be interesting...several people called into the radio show and said it is bad out there in different parts of town. I will let you know when I make it home. LOL!

[luvie]

Please do let us know when you arrive safely.....and stay clear of the crazy ones out there! (((hugs)))