FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 07 November 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

HORSE SOLDIERS

The Fort Carson Mounted Color Guard salute the colors during a change of command ceremony for the 4th Infantry Division at Founders Field on Fort Carson, Colo., March 14, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. William Smith

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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.

OBSERVATION TOWER

U.S. Army Sgt. Amanda Olmeda provides security from an observation tower on Forward Operating Base Fenty in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, March 13, 2013. Olmeda, a chaplain's assistant, is assigned to the 101st Airborne Division's Headquarters Company, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class John D. Brown

HAND GAMES

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Rosato meets with Afghan school children outside of Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, March 11, 2013. The Reaper team conducts patrols near the airfield to counter improvised explosive devices and indirect fire attacks as well as to engage Afghan support in protecting the base. Rosato is assigned to the 755th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Reaper Team 1. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Chris Willis

HARRIER INSPECTION

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Martin Duncan inspects an AV-8B Harrier on the flight deck of the amphibious assault ship USS Kearsarge in the Atlantic Ocean, March 14, 2013. The Kearsarge is deployed as part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group with embarked Marines assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit 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 Corbin J. Shea

TEST FIRING

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Fredrick Edwards test fires a D-30 howitzer at the Kabul Military Training Center, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. These test fires are the final step for this refurbished artillery weapon. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Joseph B. Prouse

BUMPER CROP

Doc, a dog trained to detect improvised explosive devices, retrieves a bumper during a training session on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, March 19, 2013. Dog handlers specializing is detecting explosive devices work with dogs to clear routes and other duties in a combat environment. Doc is assigned to the 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tammy K. Hineline

PROTECTIVE SECURITY U. S. Marine Sgt. Robert Fraser provides security on Forward Operating Base Delaram in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 20, 2013. Fraser is a protective security detail team member assigned to the 2nd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Tammy K. Hineline

RESCUE DRILL

Marine Corps Capt. John Davis and Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Joseph Wells perform a rescue drill during a water survival course for instructors on Marine Corps Base Camp Johnson, N.C., March 5, 2013. Davis is assigned to 1st Fleet Antiterrorism Security Team and Wells is assigned to the 1st Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment. More than 20 students attended the three-week course. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Daniel Wetzel

RAINIER REPLENISHMENT

The Military Sealift Command fast combat support ship USNS Rainier replenishes fuel for the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell in the Yellow Sea, March 20, 2013. The McCampbell is under way to conduct exercise Foal Eagle 2013 with allied nation South Korea to support regional security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Declan Barnes

MASK MAINTENANCE

Air Force Senior Airman Audrey Jones, front, performs a function check on a mask on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan., March 20, 2013. Jones, a journeyman, is assigned to the 22nd Operation Support Squadron Aircrew Flight Equipment. Airmen from her unit maintain the readiness of life-saving equipment KC-135 Stratotanker pilots use to ensure their safety. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Armando A. Schwier-Morales

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[The Mayor]

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Two Victories
November 7, 2013

King David was up against a familiar foe. Years before as a young shepherd boy, he had faced down Goliath, the top Philistine warrior, by killing him with a well-placed stone (1 Sam. 17). Now David was king of Israel, and here come the Philistines again! They heard he was king, and they decided to attack (2 Sam. 5:17).

What do we do first when trouble is on the way? We could panic. We could plan. Or we could first do what David did—pray. “David inquired of the Lord” (v.19), and God guided the king.

David had to fight two battles with the Philistines—one at Baal Perazim and one at the Valley of Rephaim. It was a good thing he consulted God, because in these two battles there were two different strategies. In the first one, God won the battle with His power alone: “The Lord has broken through,” David recorded (v.20). For the next one, God gave David an action plan, and when he carried it out, the Israelites won (vv.23-25).

Each day we face many challenges. Although there is no one-size-fits-all answer, our first action should always be to consult God. As He guides us, we can have confidence in Him. Then, whether the victory comes through His miraculous intervention or through His guidance, all the glory goes to God.

Not to the strong is the battle,
Not to the swift is the race;
Yet to the true and the faithful
Victory is promised through grace. —Crosby

To stand up to any challenge, spend time on your knees.

Read: 2 Samuel 5:17-25

David inquired of the Lord. —2 Samuel 5:19

Bible in a Year:
Jeremiah 40-42; Hebrews 4

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Love the pics! (Especially the doggie)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mooch...the doggie picture is different. I read the words and had to work at seeing the doggie. Then it’s easy.

It got cold here, but still no snow....not a flake.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[PROCON]

Hi Ma, huge Veteran’s Day parade here in Albany Oregon on Monday, hope the weather holds!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))

Veterans Day Parade...sounds like the place to be. I’m working.

[SandRat]

If you've been to any of the Malls lately you feel like this...

[al baby]

That picture gave me the hee beee gebe s reminded me of the people leaping out of the WTC

[Kathy in Alaska]

LOL! This is true. Christmas lights are in the stores now.

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...did you and Maddi have a busy day?

[luvie]

LOL! I soooo feel like that! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[luvie]

Great thread, Kathy! God BLESS our troops...especially the
Canteen troops! (...and the families of them)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[SandRat]

Good evening, Kathy...((HUGS))...

Maddi and I had a wonderful busy day.