FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 27 December 2012

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RETURNING HOME

Caroline Scott embraces her husband, Army Sgt. Jerry Scott, during a homecoming ceremony at Pope Army Airfield on Fort Bragg, N.C., Aug. 20, 2012. Scott, a paratrooper, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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.

GOLD STAR STRENGTH

The Gold Star family of Army Staff. Sgt. Nicholas Fredsti, who was killed in action while serving with the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Brigade Combat Team in Afghanistan, greets the paratroopers of his unit as they return home to Fort Bragg, N.C. Aug. 20, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

FINAL FLIGHT

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Kyle M. Taylor scans for enemy activity while manning a .50-caliber machine gun during the final flight of a CH-53D Sea Stallion helicopter over Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 16, 2012. Tyler, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 362, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. James Mercure

LOGAR PATROL

U.S. soldiers conduct a patrol during a combat operation in Kotub Khel, near Combat Outpost McClain in eastern Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Alexandra Campo

GUNNER'S TURRET

U.S. Army Spc. Aaron Hanson mans the gunner's turret of an armored vehicle during combat operations in Kotub Khel near Combat Outpost McClain in Afghanistan's Logar province, Nov. 26, 2012. Hanson is assigned to the 1st Squadron, 91st Calvary Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Alexandra Campo

SANTA'S HELPERS

Air Force Airman’s Attic volunteers help parents find toys during the 9th annual toy distribution on Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Nov. 29, 2012. More than 6,000 toys, collected by donations made throughout the year, were distributed to active-military families in need of assistance during the holidays. U.S. Air Force photo by Randy Gon

BREAK AWAY

Navy Capt. Samuel Paparo, outgoing commander of Carrier Air Wing 7, breaks away from a formation while performing aerial demonstrations above the aircraft carrier the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in the Mediterranean Sea, Dec. 2, 2012. The Dwight D. Eisenhower is returning to her homeport of Norfolk, after operating in the U.S. 5th and 6th Fleet areas of responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Justin R. Wesley

PLAYFUL MOMENTS

Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Mann enjoys a playful moment with his daughter upon his return from a deployment to Robins Air Force Base Ga., Dec 3, 2012. Mann is assigned to the 116th Maintenance Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard. About 50 Team JSTARS operations, maintenance and support personnel returned home from a three-month deployment from the Middle East. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Roger Parsons

PACE DRILLS

Members of the Naval Medical Center San Diego wheelchair basketball team, Wolfpack, do pace drills during a team practice in San Diego, Dec. 1, 2012. Made up of 13 military and civilian members, Wolfpack is one of 10 teams in the West Coast Conference of the National Wheelchair Basketball Association with a record of 8-2. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class John Philip Wagner

CAKE DECORATOR

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Job David Santiago frosts a cake aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Jason Dunham on Thanksgiving in the Arabian Sea, Nov. 22, 2012. The Jason Dunham is deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility conducting maritime security and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Deven B. King

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and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

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A Winning Strategy
December 27, 2012

During my days as a high school basketball coach, I made a huge mistake. I sent some of my players to scout an opponent. They returned with this report: We can take those guys easily. Overconfident, we lost to that team. Does that sound familiar? To me, it sounds like the situation at Ai when Joshua sent out his scouts, who misjudged their opponent’s strength.

But there was more to the defeat at Ai than bad scouting. Israel lost the battle and 36 soldiers for several reasons that I think we can learn from.

Shortly before the loss at Ai, Joshua led his army successfully against Jericho because he knew God’s plan of attack. But there is no mention of Joshua consulting God before Ai. Prior to the battle of Jericho, the men had consecrated themselves to God (Josh. 5:2-8). Before Ai—nothing is said about Joshua’s men preparing themselves spiritually. The reason the Bible gives for the Israelites’ loss is sin in the camp. Achan had stolen from the spoils of Jericho (7:1). They could not defeat Ai until the sin was confessed and the people had consecrated themselves (7:16-26). Then God gave them a plan for victory (8:1-7).

A winning strategy for our daily battles: confessing our sin and living in the power that God provides.

Dear Lord, before I go off into the battle today,
forgive me of my sin and lead me in the path You
want me to go. I want to serve You. Empower me
to live for You and Your will. Amen.

Purity in the heart produces power in the life.

Read: Joshua 7:1-13

Israel has sinned, and they have also transgressed My covenant. —Joshua 7:11

Bible in a Year:
Revelation 4-8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Warmed up and snowed here...about 4".

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

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[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~

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor...thank you for today’s sustenace for body and soul.

Are you in the path of the bad weather back east? Stay safe!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Canteen ping....."Remembering Our Troops!!".

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the Tribute to Our Troops.

Did you have to commute today? *hugs*

I’m still at work, but leaving soon. I never had 5 minutes to myself all day...what a zoo!! And we had to combat a snail pace internet. Getting anything done took forever! We kept waiting for it to crash all together.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[The Mayor]

Good evening, Kathy and thank you!

[luvie]

ALWAYS remember them!

That’s a great picture, Kathy! (((hugs)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you have lessons today?

Everyone on vacation/break?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Connie!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....ML!!

[left that other site]

I had three lessons today, and got to see the wonderful musical instruments Santa brought.

A Gibson Les Paul
A Taylor Accoustic-Electric
and
A Fender Stratocaster

And my students let me play them.

[left that other site]

WOW! I won the bronze!
Woo Hoo!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...((HUGS))

I loved the picture. Gotta love our military men and women. Panetta and Dempsey and obummer are in so many of the pics, but no way will I post them. None of them care about the well being of our troops and vets.