FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 06 March 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

MCKINLEY MISSION

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter flies along the Alaska Range on its way to Kahiltna Glacier, AK, May 20, 2013. The helicopter transported eight soldiers and one Army civilian from Fort Wainwright to the National Park Service base camp on the glacier to begin to climb Mount McKinley, North America's tallest peak. The climbers are assigned to U.S. Army Alaska's Northern Warfare Training Center and the 25th Infantry Division's 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by John Pennell

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.

CONVOY WATCH

Army Spc. Joshua Kanavalov watches for activity as his convoy moves to their next location during convoy operations at Training Area 412 on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, May 14, 2013. Kanavalov is assigned to Company D, 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo by Percy G. Jones

LIVE-FIRE TRAINING

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Oeser, left, teaches Afghan soldiers different weapon systems during a live-fire exercise near Camp Shorabak in Afghanistan's Helmand province, May 20, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

CHINOOK EXIT

An Indian paratrooper exits a CH-47 Chinook helicopter during the Yudh Abhyas bilateral training exercise on Fort Bragg, NC, May 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

EYE-LEVEL INTERACTION

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Parsons interacts with Afghan children during a partnered operation with Afghan civil police officers in Delaram, Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 26, 2013. Parson is assigned to the Police Advisor Team Deleram. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Ezekiel R. Kitandwe

DOOR DUTY

U.S. Army 1st Lt. Robert Wolfe closes the doors of a tactical vehicle before departing Forward Operating Base Farah for a mission in Farah CIty, Afghanistan, May 22, 2013. Wolfe, a platoon leader, is assigned to Provincial Reconstruction Team Farah. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. j.g. Matthew Stroup

CANAL LEAP

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Ray Perez-Rosa jumps over a water-filled ditch while on a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Perez-Rosa, an infantryman, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Julieanne Morse

'SENTRY' GEAR

Soldiers prepare for a site survey during Ardent Sentry 2013 on Savannah River Site, SC, May 20, 2013. The training exercise involves disaster response and coordination. More than 1,500 members of the South Carolina National Guard participated in a simulated hurricane strike along the state's coast. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Caycee Watson

NINA'S PAUSE

U.S. Army Spc. Chase Couturiax rests with his military working dog, Sgt. Nina, during a foot patrol to counteract indirect fire near Combat Outpost Baraki Barak, Logar province, Afghanistan, May 21, 2013. Couturiax, a tactical explosives detection dog handler, is assigned to the 3rd Infantry Division's 6th Squadron, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Julieanne Morse

CHECKPOINT PREP

U.S. Army Pfc. Edward J. Donohue provides security to prepare for a traffic checkpoint in the Panjwai district of Afghanistan's Kandahar province, May 15, 2013. Donohue is assigned to 2nd Infantry Division's 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Shane Hamann

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[The Mayor]

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Boo!
March 6, 2014

Read: Isaiah 30:1-5,18-19

[God] will be very gracious to you at the sound of your cry; when He hears it, He will answer you. —Isaiah 30:19

Bible in a Year:
Deuteronomy 1-2; Mark 10:1-31

One of the early games that many parents play with their children involves a fake scare. Dad hides his face behind his hands and suddenly reveals himself while saying, “Boo!” The child giggles at this silliness.

Being frightened is a fun game until the day when the child experiences a real scare. Then it’s no laughing matter. The first real scare often involves separation from a parent. The child wanders away innocently, moving from one attraction to another. But as soon as she realizes she is lost, she panics and lets out a loud cry of alarm. The parent immediately comes running to reassure the child that she is not alone.

As we get older, our fake scares become sophisticated—scary books, movies, amusement park rides. Being scared is so invigorating that we may begin taking bigger risks for bigger thrills.

But when a real scare comes, we may realize that we, like the ancient Israelites (Isa. 30), have wandered from the One who loves and cares for us. Recognizing that we are in danger, we panic. Our call for help does not require sophisticated words or a well-reasoned defense, just a desperate cry.

Like a loving parent, God responds quickly for He longs to have us live in the protection of His love where we need never be afraid.

Trusting God’s faithfulness helps dispel our fearfulness.

[PROCON]

Woo-Hoo Kathy, thanks for tonight’s Canteen! Our Troops Rock!

[SandRat]

Remembering them aways.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Ed Wicks' squad. 208th ECB.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Sand bags the bronze!!

[luvie]

ALWAYS remembering them...
thanking them...
...and praying for their safety!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how are lessons going this week? Steady progress?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Conditions improving at all?

[luvie]

Howdy...and (((hugs))) back! :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hiya, Pro...((HUGS))...a good day? Rain?

Snow here all day, but close enough to 32 that nothing is on the cars in the parking lot.

[luvie]

Thanks, Rus, for the beautiful lesson from God’s Word!