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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

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!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

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)

[laurenmarlowe]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[darkwing104]

Air Force Bump

[The Mayor]

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A Person Of Influence
July 30, 2013

If you Google “person of influence,” the search will take you to various lists of “the most influential people in the world.” These lists usually include political leaders; business entrepreneurs and athletes; along with people in science, the arts, and entertainment. You will not find the names of cooks and cleaners who work for them. Yet those in so-called lowly positions often influence the people they serve.

The story of Naaman, a high-ranking military commander, includes two kings and a prophet of God (2 Kings 5:1-15). Yet it was the servants in the background whose words led to Naaman being cured of leprosy, a career-ending, life-changing disease. A young servant girl taken captive from Israel told Naaman’s wife that a prophet in Samaria could heal him (vv.2-3). When Elisha’s instructions to bathe in the Jordan River angered Naaman, his servants urged him to follow the prophet’s orders. The result was Naaman’s restoration to health and his declaration, “Now I know that there is no God in all the earth, except in Israel” (v.15).

What a beautiful picture of our role as followers of Jesus Christ! We are called to be people of influence—the Lord’s servants who point others to the One whose touch can change their lives.

Lord, I would like to live a life of influence like
Naaman’s servant girl—to be brave and bold
to touch the lives of others by pointing them
to You. Fill me, Holy Spirit, with Your power.

Christ sends us out to bring others in.

Read: 2 Kings 5:1-15

She said to her mistress, “If only my master were with the prophet who is in Samaria! For he would heal him of his leprosy.” —2 Kings 5:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 51-53; Romans 2

[Arrowhead1952]

Good evening to everyone at the Canteen. Still 91º here at this evening.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Road Trip: Creech Air Force Base, Nevada ~

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[luvie]

Hey, ((((Lauren))))

Good to “see” you this evening! Great road trip! :)

How ya doin’? Are ya missin’ Texas yet?

[Rembrandt]

Having just started reading the thread, I don’t know if anyone else has informed people of the death of Col. Bud Day, former POW extraordinaire. He was a cellmate of McCain, Stockdale, et. al. He was the acknowledged camp Commandant amongst the POWs. He died peacefully on Saturday, July 27, 2013 at his home in Shalimar, Florida at the age of 88.

A great man. Shot down on 8/26/67, he escaped after 5 days but was recaptured after crossing into SVN territory.

[beachn4fun]

Road Trip Time!

Good morning, Everyone.

Good morning to our

military, our allies, and their families.

Thank you, Lauren, for preparing the Canteen for today’s activities.

Hmm, Nevada, guess I need to pack a lot of money.
And a lot of sunscreen.

DC Metroland Weather

~ Today...Sunny to partly cloudy. High 84F.
Winds light and variable.

~ Tonight...Partly cloudy. Low 67F.
Winds light and variable.

Another beautiful morning.
Going to go out for my morning walk.
I'll be back shortly, so don't go anywhere yet.

Please stay.

Grab a cup of joe or tasty tea.

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BIBER, GERALD MACK
4/22/1961
KIA
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