FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 19 September 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HIGH-FIVE FRIEND

U.S. Navy Chief Christopher "Billy" Knox gives a high five to a child at the 64th annual Sapporo Snow Festival in Sapporo, Japan, Feb. 4, 2013. Knox, the leader of the Navy Misawa Snow Team, and team members created a snow sculpture of the USS George Washington on behalf of the base for the festival on Japan’s Hokkaido Island. This was the 30th year the naval installation sent a delegation of sailors to take part in the event. U.S. Navy photo by Senior Chief Daniel Sanford .

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.

IED SEARCH

A U.S. soldier leads a foot patrol using a metal detector to find improvised explosive devices in Panjwa’i district, Afghanistan, Jan. 29, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 4th Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

MOUNTAIN PATROL

U.S. soldiers patrol down a mountain after visiting an Afghan border police observation point in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jon Heinrich

BATTLE RIFLE

U.S. Army Sgt. Andrew Barnett scans the area using the optic lens on his M14 enhanced battle rifle outside an Afghan border police observation point in Kunar province, Afghanistan, Jan. 28, 2013. Barnett is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jon Heinrich

GREECE ARRIVAL

U.S. sailors aboard the guided-missile frigate USS Nicholas moor the ship as it arrives in Souda Bay, Greece, Feb. 4, 2013. The Nicholas is conducting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Paul Farley

COMPOUND SECURITY

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Sal Somoza provides security outside the Farah provincial governor's compound in Farah City, Afghanistan, Feb. 5, 2013. Somoza is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

PUSHING FORWARD

Marine Corps Cpl. Tahachee Appodaca, left, orders his Marines to push forward during Exercise Iron Fist 2013 at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twenty-nine Palms, Calif., Jan. 31, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Christopher O’Quin

VIRTUAL TRAINER

Army Sgt. Jonathan Eddy mans an M240B machine gun atop a Humvee in a virtual convoy trainer on Fort Bragg, N.C., Jan. 30, 2013. Eddy, a team leader, is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

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SUPPLY VISIT

U.S. Army Lt. Col. Mark Martin, left, unloads a box of school supplies during a visit to a local returnee and refugee village in Farah province, Afghanistan, Feb. 9, 2013. Martin, a civil affairs officer, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Josh Ives

TABLE SHOOTING

Marines execute a Table 3 shooting exercise on Camp Pendleton, Calif., Feb. 6, 2013. Table 3 marksmanship gives the Marines an opportunity to hone their rifle skills by shooting targets while on the move. The targets are set up from distances of five, 10, 15 and 25 yards. The Marines are assigned to the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Chad Pulliam

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[ConorMacNessa]

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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)

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

Brad Fletcher - To All Our Mothers Children

Due South - The Good Guys

Perry Nunley - When Freedom Rings

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[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)

[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!!

"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)

[The Mayor]

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Time For A Change
September 19, 2013

Many believers long to spend daily time with God, praying and reading His Word. Ironically, they are often distracted by a busy schedule. Frustrations mount as busyness seems to crowd out an opening in their schedule.

Oswald Chambers has wisely commented on the transforming power of even 5 minutes in the presence of the Lord. Indeed, even a short time spent in intercession and the Word still has great value: “It is not the thing on which we spend the most time that moulds us, but the thing that exerts the greatest power. Five minutes with God and His Word is worth more than all the rest of the day.” Now, it may sound like Chambers has made an overstatement. Yet powerful results can come from even a short time of prayer, because God is powerful.

Sometimes our days are filled with busy demands that crowd out time spent in listening to and responding to God. But no matter where we are, any time taken to build our own spiritual “altar” to the Lord as Abram did (Gen. 12:8) opens the door to His transforming power. If you are having trouble establishing a time with God, you could start with just 5 minutes and see where it leads. Our God longs to meet with us and show His power in our lives.

Lord, it’s amazing to me that You, Almighty God,
would want to spend time with me! Thank You.
I stumble with my words at times but am in awe of
You. Thank You that You want to hear from me.

Talk with God—He wants to hear your heart.

Read: Genesis 12:1-8

There he built an altar to the Lord and called on the name of the Lord. —Genesis 12:8

Bible in a Year:
Ecclesiastes 1-3; 2 Corinthians 11:16-33

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...a good day? Good commutes?
New timing working well for you?

Slammed today!!! I ran out of time to make corrections. I let some just go through as is because that’s the way they were entered. I try to fix as many of those as I can but....oh well. And this new system is S L O W !!

I’m staring at a desk filled with papers. Tomorrow is soon enough to figure out what they are and where they go. And I feel like death warmed over with a horrid head cold and coughing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Jet Jaguar]

Fairbanks got our first snow.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS)))))

[nascarnation]

Wow I visited last week....got out just in time LOL.

[ConorMacNessa]

A fairly good day, thanks! The morning commute was wretched - all bailouts were backed up to the max. The evening commute was smooth. Beautiful weather the last couple of days.

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]

Oh, no....your first snow! It's too early!!
Cool picture...summer putting on a winter coat.

We are supposed to have more rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[SevenofNine]

OH MAN JJ really

Last time I check out Aricam from Fairbanks daily news miner there was no snow YET that this past weekend

I like check out Barrow sea cam then Fairbanks see if you guys get snow

MAN must just happen because my uncle told me a day ago they going get snow now you getting ittt

Winter is comin it ready there LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Connie snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....The Mayor bags the bronze!!

[DarthDilbert]

Please keep me in your prayers. Tomorrow is gonna be a long day.