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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 20 March 2014
Serving The Best Troops & Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 03/19/2014 6:00:44 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
MARKSMENSHIP TRAINING U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Baltazar Perez the M-240B fires a machine gun as he participates in marksmanship training on Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, June 1, 2013. Perez is assigned to Naval Mobile Construction Battalion 15, an expeditionary element of U.S. Naval Forces that supports units worldwide through force readiness, civil engineering, humanitarian assistance, and building and maintaining infrastructure. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Daniel Garas
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.
INSTRUCTOR STRIDE
Air Force Maj. Nathan Hangerman boards a C-17 Globemaster aircraft as an instructor during a forcible-entry exercise with airmen and soldiers on Nellis Air Force Base, NV, May 31, 2013. Hangerman, a pilot, is assigned to the 57th Weapons Squadron. The U.S. Air Force Weapons School sponsors this large-scale, air-mobility exercise in which participants plan and execute a complex air-land operation in a simulated contested battlefield. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Daniel Hughes
COW CARE
U.S. Army Capt. Matt Radde treats a dairy cow on the Salvadoran cavalry base during Beyond the Horizon 2013 in El Tamarindo, El Salvador, June 1, 2013. The U.S. Southern Command sponsors the joint field training and humanitarian exercise, which provides engineering, construction and health care services to communities. Radde is assigned to the 994th Medical Detachment (Veterinarian Services). U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Stephens
HERCULES OVERHEAD
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Christian Mejia and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Duron Arnold perform a security check around a disabled C-130 Hercules aircraft on Forward Operating Base Shank in Afghanistan's Logar province, June 6, 2013. Mejia and Duron, assigned to the 376th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron Fly Away Security Team, are forward deployed from Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Ben Bloker
CONFIDENT CANDIDATE
Candidates of South Carolina Army National Guard's Palmetto Military Academy test their confidence on 70-foot Victory Tower on Fort Jackson, SC, June 1, 2013. The candidates conquer the tower's 40-foot cargo net and 40-foot rappelling wall to test their strength and self-confidence during Phase I of the 12-month quest to become an officer. U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Brian Calhoun
EXAM EMOTION
U.S. Army Maj. Matthew Brice, left, examines a child while U.S. Army Spc. Souheil Sarrouh provides comfort during medical training as part of Beyond the Horizon-Panama 2013 in Catina, Panama, May 29, 2013. The exercise, sponsored by U.S. Southern Command and led by U.S. Army South, deploys U.S. military engineers and medical personnel for training while providing humanitarian and civic assistance. Brice, a physician, and Sarrouh, a combat medic, are assigned to the 256th Combat Support Hospital. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Walter E. Van Ochten
ROOF REPAIR
U.S. Marines and U.S airmen move roof decking to repair the leaky roof at a Hattieville school as part of New Horizons in Hattieville, Belize, June 4, 2013. The Marines are assigned to the Marine Wing support squadrons 471 and 472, and the airmen are assigned to the 823rd Red Horse Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Holly Hess
ENCOURAGING WORDS
Marine Corps Sgt. Luis Remache, right, offers words of encouragement to Boston Marathon bombing victim J.P. Norden during Norden's visit to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, June 12, 2013. Norden and his brother, Paul Norden, each lost a leg, and were pelted with shrapnel during the second blast at the April 15 marathon while shielding others from the first blast. Walter Reed National Military Medical Center photo by Bernard S. Little
AVIATION SUPPORT
A UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flies into thick smoke to release water during the Black Forest fire in El Paso County, CO, June 12, 2013. The pilots and crew chiefs are assigned to the 4th Infantry Division's 2nd General Support Aviation Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
FIRE RETARDANT
An aircraft releases a fire-retardant solution to help stop the spreading Black Forest fire in El Paso County, CO, June 12, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jonathan C. Thibault
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To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
Misplaced Love
March 20, 2014
Read: Psalm 115
Martin Lindstrom, an author and speaker, thinks that cellphones have become akin to a best friend for many owners. Lindstroms experiment using an MRI helped him discover why. When the subjects saw or heard their phone ringing, their brains fired off neurons in the area associated with feelings of love and compassion. Lindstrom said, It was as if they were in the presence of a girlfriend, boyfriend, or family member.
Many things vie for our affection and time and attention, and it seems were always needing to evaluate where were focusing our lives. Joshua told the people of Israel that they were to give their affection and worship to God alone (Josh. 24:14). This was significant in contrast to the idols worshiped by the nations around them. These idols were made of metal and were only the work of mens hands (Ps. 115:4). They were totally powerless compared to the Lord. Therefore, Gods people were exhorted to find their security in Him and not in other gods (Judg. 10:13-16). Jesus reiterated this in His discussion of the commandments: Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind (Matt. 22:37).
The Lord alone is our help and shield (Ps. 115:9). May we reserve our worship for Him.
For Further Thought
What do our actions in the last few months reveal
about our affections? Is there any indication that we
have placed someone or something above God?
God is most worthy of our affections.
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:00:57 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
"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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posted on
03/19/2014 6:01:02 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1<center> <table back969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Ma!
We got 2 inches of warming this morning.
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; BIGLOOK; laplata; mountainlion; HiJinx; Jet Jaguar; Publius; ...
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:05:25 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Reverently hold them in your heart.
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:09:13 PM PDT
by
SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else needs said?)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Is your snow gone in time for the first day of Spring?
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:12:07 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:15:44 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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 this evening's "Remembering Our Troops" thread!
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"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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posted on
03/19/2014 6:16:49 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1<center> <table back969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: Jet Jaguar
Good evening, JJ...((HUGS))...I wonder if it is headed south?
Pretty bright and sunny today.
It is the first day of Spring!!
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:18:49 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
HM/2 David R. Ray, USN (MOH) Battery D, 2d Battalion, 11th Marines 1st Marine Division (Rein), FMF
From Today in U.S. Military History:
At Phu Loc 6, near An Hoa, Quang Nam Province, RVN - 19 March 1969
Citation: "For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a HM/2 with Battery D, 2d Battalion, at Phu Loc 6, near An Hoa. During the early morning hours, an estimated battalion-sized enemy force launched a determined assault against the batterys position, and succeeded in effecting a penetration of the barbed-wire perimeter. The initial burst of enemy fire caused numerous casualties among the marines who had immediately manned their howitzers during the rocket and mortar attack. Undaunted by the intense hostile fire, HM/2 Ray moved from parapet to parapet, rendering emergency medical treatment to the wounded. Although seriously wounded himself while administering first aid to a marine casualty, he refused medical aid and continued his lifesaving efforts. While he was bandaging and attempting to comfort another wounded marine, HM/2 Ray was forced to battle 2 enemy soldiers who attacked his position, personally killing 1 and wounding the other. Rapidly losing his strength as a result of his severe wounds, he nonetheless managed to move through the hail of enemy fire to other casualties. Once again, he was faced with the intense fire of oncoming enemy troops and, despite the grave personal danger and insurmountable odds, succeeded in treating the wounded and holding off the enemy until he ran out of ammunition, at which time he sustained fatal wounds. HM/2 Rays final act of heroism was to protect the patient he was treating. He threw himself upon the wounded marine, thus saving the mans life when an enemy grenade exploded nearby. By his determined and persevering actions, courageous spirit, and selfless devotion to the welfare of his marine comrades, HM/2 Ray served to inspire the men of Battery D to heroic efforts in defeating the enemy. His conduct throughout was in keeping with the finest traditions of the U.S. Naval Service." |
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"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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posted on
03/19/2014 6:23:11 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1<center> <table back969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: The Mayor
In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:23:38 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks!
Most of it is, it’s now mud season. LOL!!
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:26:00 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:27:32 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!
TATTOO (Click)
Must retire for the evening -
For Every Morn' Brings Forth A Noble Chance, And Every Chance Demands A Noble Knight!
The Bugler, his grim visage replete with an evil sneer, already mounts the parapet.
Soldiers of the Greatest Generation Stand The Watch Tonight!
Standing With Them One Of Their Greatest!
T/Sgt. Russell E. Dunham, USA (MOH)
TAPS U.S. Marine Band (Click)
"Do poor Tom some charity, whom the foul fiend vexes!" (King Lear, Act III, Scene iv)
All Gave Some Some Gave All!!! (Click)
Good night, God bless you, and God bless the United States of America!
Godspeed our Troops around the Globe especially those in harms way by virtue of their service and sacrifice we continue to live in Freedom!
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Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!
"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"
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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posted on
03/19/2014 6:32:08 PM PDT
by
ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1<center> <table back969 - St. Mlichael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
To: ConorMacNessa
Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth? Spring weather?
Sunny, warm, and bright today. Slick this morning from all the melting/freezing yesterday.
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:35:34 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska; All
To: Kathy in Alaska
Berlin 1945. Any idea what the signs say?
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:36:02 PM PDT
by
yarddog
(Romans 8: verses 38 and 39. "For I am persuaded".)
To: ConorMacNessa
And a close second....Mac snags the silver!!
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:37:10 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: yarddog
Top: Central Berlin
Center: Not sure
Bottom: Frankfurt
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posted on
03/19/2014 6:39:17 PM PDT
by
dfwgator
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