FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 03 July 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

DETONATION DUTY

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alex Gaunt, left, and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jason Halgren, center, work with an Afghan border policeman explosive ordnance disposal trainee to prepare explosives for a controlled detonation in the Spin Boldak district in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, July 28, 2013. Gaunt, an explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, and Halgren, an explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, are assigned to the 466th Air Expeditionary Group. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jovi Prevot

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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.

NIGHT LIGHT

Illumination rounds light the way for forward observers to adjust artillery and mortar fire during a night portion of a four-day, live-fire exercise following the end of Talisman Saber 2013 in Townshend Island, Australia, Aug. 2, 2013. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, the Australian army and several ships. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael Oxton

HOSE HANDLERS

Firefighters maneuver a hose to attack fires to support Warrior and Global Medic exercises on Fort McCoy, WI, July 27, 2013. Warrior Exercise 86-13-01 enables units to rehearse military maneuvers and tactics. Global Medic 2013 is an annual field training exercise designed to replicate all aspects of theater combat medical support. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jared Becker

ROCKET READY

Marines fire a shoulder-launched rocket weapon during a training exercise on Camp Lejeune, NC, July 29, 2013. The Marines are assigned to 8th Engineer Support Battalion, 2nd Marine Logistics Group. The unit trained with the weapons with service members assigned to 2nd Assault Amphibian Battalion and the 2nd Marine Division's 2nd Combat Engineer Battalion. U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Sullivan Laramie

HARRIER HAND

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Tony Hernandez attaches a direct attack munition to an AV-8B Harrier II aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Boxer in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 2, 2013. The Boxer Amphibious Ready Group is underway off the coast of Southern California completing an exercise to certify the readiness of the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit and the amphibious group to conduct integrated missions. U.S. Navy photo by Seaman Veronica Mammina

WING WORK

Air Force Master Sgt. Robin Wright, top left, and Air Force Tech. Sgt. Flint Hamilton, top right, visually inspect the wing of a C-130 Hercules aircraft as airmen off-load to support exercise Global Medic 2013 at Pittsburgh International Airport Air Reserve Station in Coraopolis, PA, July 29, 2013. Wright, a crew chief, is assigned to the 440th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, and Hamilton, a flight engineer, is assigned to the 95th Airlift Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Efren Lopez

COMPOUND KICK

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Jarrett Goff kicks a wall in an empty compound during a patrol in Washir village in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 29, 2013. Goff, a team leader, is assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Geoffrey K. Scarborough

CLOSE CUT

A new recruit gets a hair cut at the Coast Guard Training Center Cape May, NJ, July 30, 2013. Procedures require recruits to have a shaved head to promote uniformity and cohesion among the newly formed company. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Chief Warrant Officer Donnie Brzuska.

ARTILLERY ACTION

U.S. Marines and Australian artillery forward observers coordinate artillery and mortar fire during a four-day, live-fire exercise following the end of Talisman Saber 2013 in Townshend Island, Australia, Aug. 3, 2013. The live-fire exercise included the coordination of fire-support assets from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit; the Australian army and several ships. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Paul Robbins Jr.

HOIST TRAINING

Army soldiers conduct rescue hoist training in New Castle County, DE, Aug. 4, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the Delaware Army National Guard. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Brendan Mackie

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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)

[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 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)

[SandRat]

Remember them in your bedtime prayers too.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Tender Loving Care
July 3, 2014

Read: 1 Thessalonians 2:1-7

We were gentle among you, just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children. —1 Thessalonians 2:7

Bible in a Year:
Job 25-27; Acts 12

Max runs a small farm as a hobby. Recently when he checked on the cows he is raising, he was surprised to see a newborn calf! When he bought the cattle, he had no idea one was pregnant. Sadly, the mother cow had complications and died shortly after her calf was born. Immediately, Max purchased some powdered milk so he could feed the calf from a bottle. “The calf thinks I’m its mother!” Max said.

The tender story of Max’s new role with the calf reminded me of how Paul likened himself to a caring mother in dealing with the believers at Thessalonica: “We were gentle among you,” he said, “just as a nursing mother cherishes her own children” (1 Thess. 2:7).

Paul adopted a nurturing attitude when teaching people. He knew believers needed the “milk of the word” for spiritual growth (1 Peter 2:2). But he also gave special attention to the concerns of those he cared for. “We dealt with each of you as a father deals with his own children,” Paul said, “encouraging, comforting and urging you to live lives worthy of God” (1 Thess. 2:11-12 niv).

As we serve each other, may we serve with the tender loving care of our Savior, encouraging each other in our spiritual journey (Heb. 10:24).

Dear Lord, help me to be sensitive
and caring as I serve others.
Help me to love others tenderly as You
so tenderly love and care for me.

God pours His love into our hearts to flow out to others’ lives.

Insight

Because of the severity of Paul’s words in battling false teachings and correcting sinful conduct, he often comes across as devoid of tenderness, gentleness, or compassion (1 Cor. 16:22; Gal. 1:8-9; Phil. 3:2; 2 Tim. 4:14-15; Titus 3:10). But there is a gentle and tender side of Paul that is equally evident in his letters (1 Cor. 2:3; 2 Cor. 10:1; Gal. 6:1; 2 Tim. 2:24-25). In 1 Thessalonians 2:7-8, Paul shows parental qualities such as gentleness and love. In verses 11-12, he encourages and comforts his spiritual children, urging them to live holy lives.

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy! Just got back home after a lovely train trip back to Oregon. Thanks for tonight’s Canteen! Hot down here. How’s your weather?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today?

I haven’t looked at a map, but are you needing to prepare for the bad weather coming up the coast?

70+ here today, and 75 tomorrow!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...((HUGS))...riding the train is a great way to travel...and restful too.

70+ right now and hotter tomorrow.

[SandRat]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[luvie]

By the looks of that happy dance, I’d say you’ve had more than enough! LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!