FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 15 August 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DEPARTING EMBRACE

Soldiers embrace family members after a departure ceremony at McCrady Training Center, S.C., Jan. 10, 2013. The soldiers, assigned to the 3/49 Agribusiness Development Team, South Carolina Army National Guard, are departing to Camp Atterbury, Ind., to train before deploying to Afghanistan. The team's mission is to teach local farmers agricultural techniques and how to grow sustainable crops to improve their lives and provide for their families. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jorge Intriago

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our military and our allies' military
and family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

INTENSIVE TRAINING

U.S. soldiers fire illumination rounds on Forward Operating Base Hadrian, Afghanistan, Jan. 4, 2013. The soldiers, assigned to 1st Battalion, 9th Field Artillery Regiment, have conducted intensive training and fire missions to support operations in the country's Uruzgan province. The gunners, based on Forward Operating Base Hadrian in the Deh Rawud district, provide offensive support to Combined Team Uruzgan missions using M777 A2 howitzers. Royal Australian Regiment Task Group photo by Capt. Jesse Platz

COALITION CARGO

U.S. airmen help load cargo onto a C-130J Super Hercules on the flightline on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, Jan. 7, 2013. The airmen are assigned to the 86th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron and the 37th Airlift Squadron. The 86th Airlift Wing provides support to the NATO-led coalition that will augment Turkey's air defense capabilities. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Holly Cook

SAFETY DAY

Members of Zabul Provincial Reconstruction Team run through the steps to correctly clear three different weapons systems during a safety day on Forward Operating Base Smart, Afghanistan, Jan. 3, 2013. Team members also participated in vehicle rollover drills and attended briefings covering medical injuries. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Patrice Clarke

SNOW SIGNAL

A U.S. Navy ground crew member signals to an EA-18G Growler as it returns from a flight during heavy snows on Naval Air Facility Misawa, Japan, Jan. 10, 2013. The crew member is assigned to Electronic Attack Squadron 132, which is finishing a six-month deployment to support the U.S. 7th Fleet. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Kenneth G. Takada

EVACUATION TRAINING

U.S. Army Spc. Thaxal Potter, right, assembles a casualty litter to prepare for medical evacuation training on Forward Operating Base Farah, Afghanistan, Jan. 9, 2013. Potter is a security force team member for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. The team coordinated with pilots and medics assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 211th Aviation Regiment to provide hands-on training. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

ABANDON SHIP

Marines conduct an abandon-ship drill at a training pool aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., Jan. 9, 2013. The Marines, assigned to the 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, completed the basic swim qualification to build confidence and increase survivability in the water. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Kenneth Jasik

ARRIVAL SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. Brent Inot, front, and Spc. Joseph Henry provide security upon arrival for a meeting at the provincial governor's residence in Farah City, Afghanistan, Jan. 10, 2013. Inot and Henry are security force team members for Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. Team members meet regularly with the provincial governor to discuss security, governance and transition progress in Farah province. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

GUN CAVITY

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Justin Sexton inspects the gun cavity of an F/A-18E Super Hornet aboard the aircraft carrier USS John C. Stennis in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Jan. 9, 2013. The Stennis is conducting maritime security operations, theater security cooperation efforts and support missions for Operation Enduring Freedom. Sexton is an aviation technician and the aircraft is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 14. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Seth Coulter

AGGRESSION EXERCISE

Navy Seaman Apprentice Randy Tallman acts as a moving target during a controlled aggression exercise for a military working dog in San Diego, Jan. 10, 2013. The exercises are conducted to train the dogs in subduing noncompliant suspects. Tallman, a master at arms, is assigned to Commander, Navy Region Southwest. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Mark El-Rayes

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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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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The Anchor Of Our Hope
August 15, 2013

Frank, Ted, and I were fishing for bluegill on Rice Lake in Ontario, Canada. We were on a pontoon boat, and the fish were really biting. Busy baiting and hooking, we slowly became aware that the action had slacked off. Then we realized why: The boat was no longer sitting where we had put it. A strong wind had come up and pushed it across the water. The anchor could not hold us and was sliding across the lake bottom. We hauled it up, returned to our hot spot, and re-anchored. We were moved away again. After a third try, we went back to shore. We could not get our anchor to grab and stick.

When it comes to our salvation, our hope is anchored in the promise of God and the work of Jesus Christ. The winds and waves of doubt, discouragement, and spiritual attack by the evil one can cause us to think that we are adrift and salvation from God is not secure. Not so! God has given His promise that our salvation is sure, and He cannot lie (Heb. 6:18-19). Our hope is securely fastened in Jesus Christ who redeemed us once and for all when He died, rose again, and ascended to heaven.

Our anchor is the Rock unmovable—Jesus Christ. His limitless love holds us sure and steadfast.

We have an anchor that keeps the soul,
Steadfast and sure while the billows roll;
Fastened to the Rock which cannot move,
Grounded firm and deep in the Savior’s love. —Owens

Our anchor is the Rock, Jesus Christ.

Read: Hebrews 6:13-20

This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast. —Hebrews 6:19

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 91-93; Romans 15:1-13

[PROCON]

Hi Ma!
Saying Howdy from sunny Oregon!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for tonight's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"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)

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello, hello to you, Pro...((HUGS)) On time with getting everything done for the start of school?

Cool that you have sun....not too hot?

The sun is thinking about coming out here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...2 successful commute days in a row? Still recovering? All better?

Tomorrow and Friday all of us payroll types have to go downtown for training on the new system (that still doesn’t work). I’m not holding out much hope, but word is “go live” is Sept 3rd. The new system is still down for some portion every day. *sigh*

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[ConorMacNessa]

Good commutes today - except for the moron who nearly sideswiped me on US-29. My third evening on the treadmill - haven't hurt myself yet! :)

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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]

Good evening, ML and Lynn-Dah...((HUGS))

Did you have your bestest students today? Lynn-Dah’s health still inproving day by day? Hope Mom is doing well too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good job on the treadmill. Does Sir Winston walk with you?

Yikes! Sideswiped is not good. I had a tailgater this morning. Can you say slower? Our driving is just fine...it’s the morons we have to watch out for.

[luvie]

Remembering them...
...and their sacrifices!

[SandRat]

Not even rain, clightning and thunder can keep us away.

[ConorMacNessa]

Sir Winston watches from his perch on the couch near Mrs. MacNessa.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

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]

MAJOR HANKIE ALERT!!!

Delta Airlines

I wish I knew the background. Holler if anyone knows.

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Oh Yes! I have a 12 year old girl embarking an an amazing journey...the real arrangement of “Stairway to heaven”. She’s got the first 16 bars learned...still a little shaky, but will be perfect in time for the next recital!

And Lynn-Dah is doing great. I still find an ocaisional tick, but they seem somewhat weak and tired. probably dyin’ slow from the Frontline.

I LOVE to watch ‘em DIE. hehehe