FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 16 April 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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HIGH-ALTITUDE JUMPS

Philippine, Australian and U.S. special operations forces conduct high-altitude, low-opening jumps on Fort Magsaysay, Philippines, May 7, 2014. The forces will train together over the next three weeks during Balikatan 2014. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Pete Thibodeau

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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.

GRENADE LAUNCHER

A U.S. paratrooper engages a target with an AT4 anti-tank grenade launcher during exercise Rock Proof in Postonja, Slovenia, April 28, 2014. The parartroopers are assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Infantry Brigade Combat Team, Airborne. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Pablo N. Piedra

SHOOTING FOR SHOOTERS

Air Force Senior Airman Cory Payne uses a flash light while firing an M9 Beretta during an advanced weapons course at a shooting range in Atascosa, TX, May 7, 2014. The two-week course teaches combat camera airmen shooting fundamentals, weapon transitions, shooting on the move and engaging threats in low-light conditions. Payne is an aerial photojournalist assigned to 3rd Combat Camera Squadron. U.S. Air Force Photo/Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

MOVING OUT

U.S. soldiers move out from their motor pool on Hohenfels Army base as they prepare for Combined Resolve II, a multinational training exercise, in Germany, May 10, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to Company A, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment. The exercise includes more than 4,000 participants from the United States and 12 other nations: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, France, Georgia, Hungary, Lithuania, Romania, Serbia and Slovenia. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer

AUTOMATIC RIFLEMAN

U.S. Marines Corps Lance Cpl. Javier Nunez III provides security after a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter inserted him into the area during a mission in Tagvreshk village in Afghanistan's Helmand province, May 1, 2014. Nunez, an automatic rifleman, is assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The Marines conducted the mission to disrupt suspected Taliban forces in the area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

ARCTIC SECURITY

Army paratroopers provide security after exiting a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter during Arctic Pegasus near Deadhorse, AK, May 2, 2014. The exercise aims to improve the Army's airborne operations, mobility and ground maneuvers in arctic weather conditions. National Guard photo by U.S. Army Sgt. Edward Eagerton

HONOR RECIPIENT

Former Army Sgt. Kyle J. White, the most recent Medal of Honor recipient, addresses the audience at the ceremony to induct him into the Hall of Heroes at the Pentagon, May 14, 2014. White told stories of each of his fallen brothers, who were assigned to Company C, 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, from the day of the battle in Afghanistan's Nuristan province, Nov. 9, 2007, and as he knew them before. DOD photo by U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Aaron Hostutler

ANTI-TANK MISSILE

U.S. Marine Corps Cpl. Timothy Antolini provides security with an FGM-148 Javelin anti-tank missile in Afghanistan's Helmand province, May 2, 2014. Antolini, an anti-tank missileman, is assigned to Weapons Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan

WEAPONS CHECK

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Matthew Ghibaudi performs a weapons check from inside a UH-1Y Huey helicopter before providing aerial assault support for ground convoys in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 3, 2014. Ghibaudi, a crew chief, is assigned to Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron 369. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Frances Johnson

SECURITY CONVOY

A convoy of U.S. Marine Corps mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicles provides security while they travel down Route 1 near Gereshk in Helmand province, Afghanistan, May 5, 2014. The Marines, assigned to Charley Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, are redeploying back to Camp Leatherneck. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Cody Kelley

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The Best Fishing Holes

April 16, 2015

He was caught up into Paradise and heard inexpressible words. —2 Corinthians 12:4

My friend Gus passed away a few months ago. Gus was a fellow trout fisherman. Weekends usually found him in his little boat on a nearby lake, casting for fish. I got a letter from his daughter Heidi the other day. She told me she’s been talking about heaven with her grandkids since Gus went to his home in heaven. Her 6-year-old grandson, who also loves to fish, explained what heaven is like and what Great-Grandpa Gus is doing: “It’s really beautiful,” he mused, “and Jesus is showing Grandpa Gus where the best fishing holes are.”

When Paul reported his God-given vision of heaven, words failed him. He said, “I was caught up to paradise and heard things so astounding that they cannot be expressed in words” (2 Cor. 12:4 nlt). Words cannot convey the facts of heaven—perhaps because we humans are unable to comprehend them.

While we might gain some comfort from knowing more details about heaven, it is not the knowledge of heaven that assures us; it is our knowledge of God Himself. Because I know Him and I know how good He is, I can leave this life and everything in it with utter confidence that heaven will be beautiful and Jesus will show me “where the best fishing holes are”—because that’s the kind of God He is!

Let us beg and pray Him day by day to reveal Himself to our souls more fully, to quicken our sense, to give us sight and hearing, taste and touch of the world to come. —John Henry Newman

Nothing on earth compares to being with Christ in heaven.

INSIGHT: In the book of Revelation, the apostle John writes of the new heaven and earth and the heavenly city of Jerusalem (21:1–22:5). In this marvelous scene we are brought back to a garden setting, reminiscent of the garden of Eden at the dawn of human history (Gen. 2–3). What was ruined by sin in Eden is now fully restored (Gen. 3:1-19; Rev. 22:1-3). The Tree of Life, representing never-ending physical life that was denied humanity because of sin, is now readily available and accessible (Gen. 3:22-24; Rev. 22:2). The curse brought about by sin is completely reversed (Gen. 3:14-19; Rev. 22:3). There will be purity, perfect service, and perfect communion with God. The greatest blessing will be the unhindered fellowship with God Himself, for we “shall see His face” (Rev. 22:4).

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[SandRat]

In.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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

FReeper musical artists. Let me know if you have a submission.

[Soaring Feather]

Hi Kathy!

[SandRat]

Ceremony sees 40th receive new senior enlisted leader.
Sword of responsibility handed over

FORT HUACHUCA — When it comes to Army noncommissioned officers, they like their ceremonies short and simple with the right touch of traditions.

So it was on Tuesday, when two command sergeants majors — John Reinburg and Christopher Schultingkemper — stood on Brown Parade Field, with soldiers of the 40th Expeditionary Signal Battalion before them, watching as the unit’s senior NCO position changed.

MORE http://www.svherald.com/content/bill-hess/2015/04/14/395476

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...did you have a Maddi day? Playing outside? A nice walk?

[SandRat]

NO Maddi days until 3 May. GranMa is in MI seeing her Mom.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Connie, and thanks for the tributes to our troops. *HUGS*

Did you have a good commute? Spring traffic better than winter traffic? Any critters along the way?

Rain has been threatening all day, but nothing yet. Rain would be good.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Ms Feather! How are you this evening? *hugs*

Are the birds returning? I’m waiting for rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor!!

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

Wednesday is always my late night!

[The Mayor]

Thank You ! Thank you also for all you do !!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Wonderful Wednesday for you?

Do you still have your Terrible Tuesday kid?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[SkyDancer]

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