FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 15 May 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

REMEMBERING A SOLDIER

U.S. soldiers hold hands during a memorial ceremony for U.S. Army Spc. Hilda I. Clayton on Forward Operating Base Gamberi, Afghanistan, July 8, 2013. Clayton, a combat cameraman, was assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 4th Brigade Combat Team. She died while photographing Afghan soldiers July 2 as they conducted a live-fire training exercise in which a mortar weapon system failed, causing an explosion. Four Afghan soldiers also died from the incident. U.S. Army photo by Richard W. Jones Jr.

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.

TOWER TILT

A soldier rappels from a 70-foot tower during training for air assault on Camp Blanding Joint Training Center, FL, July 1, 2013. The soldier is a Florida National Guardsman. U.S. Army photo by Army Staff Sgt. Carmen Steinbach

RADIO MESSAGE

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Ricardo Arrequin, right, adjusts U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Arnold H. Cabral's gear as he relays a radio message during Operation Northern Lion II in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2013. Arrequin, a hospital corpsman, and Cabral are assigned to Georgian Liaison Team 9. The Georgian soldiers led the operation to deter insurgents, establish a presence and gather human intelligence in the area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena

CRAWL QUARTERS

Air Force Tech. Sgt. Terrill Musselman works in the crawl space under the flooring below a hogan, a traditional Navajo home, during the Innovative Readiness Training's St. Michael's project near Window Rock, AZ, July 9, 2013. Musselman is a Colorado Guardsman assigned to the 140th Civil Engineering Squadron. Military crews are working at St. Michael's Association for Special Education to improve roads, drainage and water lines. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Wolfram M. Stumpf

BRIDGE BRIGADE

Soldiers learn to assemble a medium girder bridge during annual training on Camp Santiago Joint Maneuver Training Center in Salinas, Puerto Rico, July 9, 2013. The training enables the soldiers, assigned to the 892nd Multirole Bridge Company, Puerto Rico Army National Guard, to help local communities during emergencies. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Julio A. Saunders

BULLDOZER BATTLE

Army Pfc. Michael Bykowicz uses a bulldozer to remove rocks and other flood debris from Otsquago Creek in Fort Plain, NY, July 4, 2013. Bykowicz is assigned to the New York National Guard's 152nd Engineer Company. The debris had choked the creek's flow. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Raymond Drumsta

ULTRASOUND EXAM

U.S. Air Force Maj. Marcus Neuffer and U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Chellbie Gonzales conduct an ultrasound on the left eye of a 12-month-old boy in the Korean Hospital on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, July 7, 2013. Neuffer, a ophthalmologist, and Gonzales, a technician, are assigned to the 455th Expeditionary Medical Group. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade

CHEERFUL CHAT

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bob J. Sise talks with Afghan children during Operation Northern Lion II in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2013. Sise is assigned to Georgian Liaison Team 9. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena

TORCH TOUCH

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Alexander Wendell inserts a torch into a boiler during a manual boiler check aboard the amphibious dock landing ship USS Carter Hall in the Persian Gulf, July 8, 2013. The Hall, part of the Kearsarge Amphibious Ready Group, is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Sabrina Fine

RIGHT FLANK

U.S. Army Pfc. Carlos Pena, left, covers the right flank of his unit as UH-60 Black Hawk medical helicopters prepare to land during a training exercise in Kunduz province, Afghanistan, July 2, 2013. U.S. Army photo by 1st Lt. Charles Morgan

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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)

[SandRat]

[The Mayor]

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Slow Healing Process
May 15, 2014

Read: Revelation 21:1-8

God will wipe away every tear from their eyes. . . . There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away. —Revelation 21:4

Bible in a Year:
2 Kings 22-23; John 4:31-54

Just 4 weeks after our son Mark joined the US Army, he injured his knee seriously in a training exercise. As a result, he was released from the military. So, at age 19, he had to use a cane to get around for a while; and because of the severity of the injury he endured 2 years of recovery, rest, and rehab. Finally, Mark was able to set aside the knee braces he had worn since the accident. Although he still experiences residual pain, the long, slow healing process has brought him back to full use of his leg.

Physical healing is often much slower than we anticipate. This is true of spiritual healing as well. The consequences of unwise choices or the actions of hurtful people can create burdens or wounds that endure for a lifetime. But for the child of God, there is hope. Although full restoration is not always experienced in this life, the promise of healing is sure. The apostle John wrote, “God will wipe away every tear from their eyes; there shall be no more death, nor sorrow, nor crying. There shall be no more pain, for the former things have passed away” (Rev. 21:4).

In our seasons of pain, it is comforting to know that eventually, in His awesome presence, we will be whole forever.

Father, I thank You that in all of our pains and
struggles we can find comfort in You. Help us to
bring all our hurts to You—both spiritual and
physical—and to trust that You will make us whole.

When we come to Christ in our brokenness, He makes us whole.

Insight

What will characterize the promised eternal state of the follower of Christ? In verse 5 of our text, God declares from His throne, “Behold, I make all things new.” This includes a new heaven and a new earth (v.1), a new Jerusalem (v.2), a new way of interacting with God (vv.3-4), and so much more.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[luvie]

Thanks for the reminder. God rest the souls of the heroes who died helping others!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today? Weather report? Finally feeling better?

Warm and sort of sunny here today. They say the haze is horrid pollen problems. Thankfully I don’t have allergies, but maybe that is why I am coughing so much.

[ColdOne]

Hello from Idaho!!!!

(((HUGS)))

Fredd brought home a medium size of frozen fudge the other day. It had to be at least 2 cups. Amazing what you find when the snow melts. Thank goodness he didn’t eat it. He is not happy these days, he is on a leash in the front yard now.

Been walking him in the morning 3/4 of a mile and having
him run with my 4x4 in the afternoon. We do the 3/4 mile loop 3 times when he runs. He loves it. He jumps in all the creeks during the run.

snow melted real early this year even earlier than last year. 60 during the day and 22 at night. Waiting for mushroom season, it is just around the corner

Saw a herd of elk tonight just out of town.

Did snow melt early for you? Hope all is well.

Support our Troops. God Bless Our Troops

[luvie]

In honor of the beautiful full moon outside!
In May it's called the Flower Moon

Bob Seger~Shame On The Moon

Foreigner~Girl On The Moon.wma

Gary Morris~Lasso The Moon

Steve Oliver~Shadow Of The Moon

Suzanne Ciani~Full Moon Sonata

[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 this evening'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]

Indeed, Kathy, I burst through the Sally Port at 0605 this morning - much cooler weather today - 70's - but humid.

Feeling somewhat better - I had to venture out from the Office this afternoon to have blood drawn and walked a few blocks - by the time I got home I was absolutely wiped out. The antibiotics are working. :)

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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)

[yarddog]

I can recall watching old WWII B&W (or even color) film on history shows.

While watching it suddenly hit me that those photographers were right in the middle of things and they could not even fight back.

[SandRat]

On this day in 1942 the Women's Army Corps was officially founded.

[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

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...a Maddi day?

[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!



Missing Man Setting

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
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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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Feeling another day better, I hope.

[AZamericonnie]

Our recent loss & a great one as they all are. RIP our first responders & thank you for your service.