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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).
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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!!!!!!!

So True!

Fascinating story Kathy, thanks!

Hi ma!

Thank you for this information on the baseball program.

My Father-In-Law played on a Navy baseball team in the 1950s. He said the Navy bases had teams and so did the Army posts.

He said he got to play with some pretty famous baseball players.

He said he played on a Navy basketball team, too.

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No Drifting

June 27, 2016

We must pay the most careful attention . . . so that we do not drift away. Hebrews 2:1

At the end of one school semester, my wife and I picked up our daughter from her school 100 kilometers (60 miles) away. On our way back home we detoured to a nearby beach resort for snacks. While enjoying our time there, we watched the boats at the seashore. Usually they are anchored to prevent them from drifting away, but I noticed one boat drifting unhindered among the others—slowly and steadily making its way out to sea.

As we drove home, I reflected on the timely caution given to believers in the book of Hebrews: "We must pay the most careful attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away" (Heb. 2:1). We have good reason to stay close. The author of Hebrews says that while the Mosaic law was reliable and needed to be obeyed, the message of the Son of God is far superior. Our salvation is “so great” in Jesus that He shouldn’t be ignored (v. 3).

Drifting in our relationship with God is hardly noticeable at first; it happens gradually. However, spending time talking with Him in prayer and reading His Word, confessing our wrongs to Him, and interacting with other followers of Jesus can help us stay anchored in Him. As we connect with the Lord regularly, He will be faithful to sustain us, and we can avoid drifting away.

What do you know about Jesus that keeps you wanting to be near Him?

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To avoid drifting away from God, stay anchored to the Rock.

INSIGHT:

The word translated “drift away” appears only once in the New Testament (Heb. 2:1). It means to flow from alongside, flow past, or slip away. It is used figuratively to illustrate the gradual giving up of one’s belief in the truth or a drifting away from belief. The writer of Hebrews uses this uncommon word to warn the Hebrews to pay careful attention to and not ignore the message and miracles of Jesus. They announce and confirm the salvation He brings.

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

Howdy, Kathy.

Did you get some of that much-needed rain last night or today?

There was a time when just about every military base of any size had a football and baseball team.

Roger Staubach played for the Pensacola Navy Goshawks.

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The 208th ECB, Company C, baseball/softball team. Berlin, 1945.

Well, Galz, I learned something new today. I had no idea they had these all-stars! Thanks!

My Father played baseball with Willie Mays while stationed at Ft Eustis, VA. in the early 50's.

In 1967 we lived in Sacremento, CA. and Dad took us three younger kids (8 kids in my family) to a Giants game. It was Bat Day (real, full size bats). We got a Mays, McCovey and a Bonds bats.
After the game, my Father took us down to where the players come out and we waited. Soon Mays came out and my Father shouted at him. Mays remembered him and came over and shook his hand and said Hi. They talked for a bit then he signed my bat.

He called McCovey over and had him sign my kid brothers bat. Bobby Bonds had already left so my sister didn't get her bat signed.

No we do not still have those bats today. They were used for many years in the Little League and the Minors before being tossed in the trash. Never thought about them being valuable. Got a lot of hits off of them.

Ed

*Good Morning To The Canteen*
(((HUGS)))

I Wish You A Great Week
*Thank You To All Who Serve Our Country*

Good morning, Canteen.

Good morning to our

Military, our Allies, and their families.

Thank you, Ma, for preparing
the Canteen for today's activities.
There are so many "forgotten" heroes
of all our wars.

Making a quick stop to say hello to all.
Been out for a walk, and
then took Eada out for a short exercise/training.
Arms are sore after that. LOL

Had a good weekend.
Spent Sunday with the kids and some of the grandkids.

Today, I'm going to do a little yard work, and a little housework.
I think we'll get rain tomorrow.

But, now I need to get busy.
Please stay right where you are.
Chat up the military or a family member.
No need to fret...you know I'll be back!

The FR Canteen is

Come in and sit for a while.
There's always plenty of coffee, tea,
pancakes, conversation, silliness,
and plain old BS

REMEMBER THEM ~ DEFENDERS OF FREEDOM

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allied military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.