FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 25 October 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

CRATER REPAIR

U.S. Army Pfc. Thomas Duquette pours a liquid substance into what used to be a crater on Route 1, near Forward Operating Base Arian, Ghazni province, Afghanistan, June 27, 2012. Duquette is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's Company A, 1st Brigade Special Troops Battalion. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Andrew Claire Baker

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.

FIREFIGHT SHIELD

A U.S. Army paratrooper takes cover behind a mine resistant ambush protected vehicle while firing his M4 carbine at insurgents during a firefight near Muqor in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 30, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

AIR SUPPORT

U.S. Army 2nd Lt. Nicholas Prieto, center, talks with U.S. Army Spc. Jonathan Myers, right, and U.S. Army Pfc. Blaze Glocar, left, as they call in air support during a firefight with insurgents in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 30, 2012. Prieto, a platoon leader, Myers, a forward observer, and Glocar, a radioman, are assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

REFUELING OPERATION

U.S. Army Pfc. Rashaad Lawrence refuels a Stryker vehicle during Operation Buffalo Thunder II in the Shorabak district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province, June 30, 2012. Lawrence, a mechanic, is assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie

SUNRISE FLIGHT

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter approaches USNS Amelia Earhart at sunrise in the Pacific Ocean, July 8, 2012, after delivering supplies to the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during a vertical replenishment mission. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Cody R. Boyd

COCKPIT CLOSE-UP

An Air Force pilot mans the controls of an F-22 Raptor as it receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker over the Atlantic Ocean, July 10, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Jeremy Lock

SIGHT CHECK

U.S. Army Sgt. Eric Rothenberger checks his sights while pulling security in an alleyway in the village of Kunday, Khost province, Afghanistan, July 7, 2012. Rothenberger is a team leader assigned to 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 377th Parachute Field Artillery Regiment. His unit's mission was to facilitate members of the female engagement team as they conducted key leader engagements to promote a female health education program. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson

FINAL FAREWELL

U.S. Navy Cmdr. Edgardo Moreno, the outgoing commanding officer of Helicopter Anti-Submarine Squadron 11, bids farewell to members of his former unit following an airborne change of command ceremony aboard the aircraft carrier USS Enterprise under way in the Arabian Gulf, July 6, 2012. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Scott Pittman

MEDITERRANEAN MIGHT

A formation of aircraft fly over the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower under way in the Mediterranean Sea, July 10, 2012. The air crews are assigned to Carrier Air Wing 7. The USS Dwight D. Eisenhower is on a scheduled deployment supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Julia A. Casper

RIVER CROSSING

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Paul Grimm, foreground, patrols in Sangin in Afghanistan's Helmand province, July 3, 2012. Grimm, a rifleman, is assigned to Police Advisor Team 2, Alpha Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 6. The Marines were on their way to train Afghan Local Police recruits. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sean Searfus

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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! ((HUGS))

[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~

[ConorMacNessa]

REQUEST PERMISSION TO COME ABOARD



GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





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).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Woohoo!! The thread posted. Now I can't say, Good evening, Nana Hope.

Fourth try.....

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

[luvie]

this is crazy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey...5 minutes for a reply box. This is getting old.

Aloha and good afternoon, Hawaii...((HUGS))

The sun has been out all day and it is cold outside.

Hope you have some warm sun. Lonesome Plover should be there by now.

[ConorMacNessa]

REST IN PEACE, FALLEN BROTHER!



Cpl. John James Smith, Australian Army, Special Operations Engineer Regiment, KIA Afghanistan 23Oct2012

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



Flowers of the Forest



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!



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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[SandRat]

HI Kathy,...((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Third time is a charm?

Good evening, AZ, and thanks for the “white” Tribute to Our Troops.

Hope you had an easy commute. Any critters lately? *HUGS*

Headed home via Lowes for another grab bar. Then home to be frustrated in my own chair.

[BIGLOOK]

Aloha again Night Owl! ((HUGS))

I thought these delays only occurred during the debates but now that assumption is debatable.

Drizzly. cool and uninviting out there today....much like the news. And yes Lonesome Plover is here already......he didn't have to pass through TSA and had an incident free flight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope you are feeling better and had a good day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And for the third time....

Permission Granted!

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...hope you are feeling better and had a good day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...you guys batching it doing ok?

I’m out the door. I can be frustrated from home.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



And thanks very much for tonight’s “Remembering Our Troops” thread! A hard fight getting on!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!



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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[BIGLOOK]

Honoring Our Fallen

[ConorMacNessa]

Aloha, BIGLOOK!



Hand Salute To You, My Brother-In-Arms!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[The Mayor]

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A Fresh Glimpse Of Glory
October 25, 2012

Every summer, thousands of Good Morning America viewers cast their votes to select “The Most Beautiful Place in America.” I was delighted when the winner for 2011 was announced—Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in my home state of Michigan. Admittedly, I didn’t expect the winning location to be in my own backyard. It reminded me of the time my wife, Martie, and I visited Niagara Falls. A man nearby watched our tourist behavior and quipped, “Ain’t nothin’ to it. I see it every day.”

How easily we grow accustomed to our surroundings and dulled to things that are familiar—even places and experiences that once brought great delight. Although God’s glory is clearly displayed all around us, sometimes the busyness of everyday life blocks our view. We take for granted His amazing work in our lives. We lose the wonder of the cross. We forget the privilege of being His child. We neglect the pleasure of His presence and miss the beauty of His creation.

I love the psalmist’s declaration: “I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works” (Ps. 145:5). Let’s take time today to meditate on God’s “wondrous works” and get a fresh glimpse of His glory!

For the beauty of each hour
Hill and vale and tree and flower,
Lord of all, to Thee we raise
This our hymn of grateful praise. —Pierpoint

If created things are so utterly lovely, how gloriously beautiful must be He who made them! —Antony of Padua

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Read: Psalm 145:1-13

I will meditate on the glorious splendor of Your majesty, and on Your wondrous works. —Psalm 145:5

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