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FReeper Canteen ~ Road Trip: Vandenberg AFB, California ~ 20 March 2018
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| laurenmarlowe and the Canteen Crew
Posted on 03/19/2018 6:01:03 PM PDT by Kathy in Alaska
~The FReeper Canteen Presents~ Road Trip: Vandenberg Air Force Base, California Vandenberg Air Force Base is a United States Air Force Base located 9.2 miles northwest of Lompoc, California. It is under the jurisdiction of the 30th Space Wing, Air Force Space Command (AFSPC).
Vandenberg AFB is a Department of Defense space and missile testing base, with a mission of placing satellites into polar orbit from the West Coast using expendable boosters (Pegasus, Taurus, Minotaur, Atlas V, Delta IV and now SpaceX's Falcon). Wing personnel also support the Service's LGM-30G Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Evaluation program. The host unit at Vandenberg AFB is the 30th Space Wing. The 30th SW is home to the Western Range, manages Department of Defense space and missile testing, and places satellites into near-polar orbits from the West Coast. Wing personnel also support the Air Force's Minuteman III Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Force Development Test and Evaluation program. The Western Range begins at the coastal boundaries of Vandenberg and extends westward from the California coast to the Western Pacific, including sites in Hawaii. Operations involve dozens of federal and commercial interests. The 30th Launch Group is responsible for booster and satellite technical oversight and launch processing activities to include launch, integration and test operations. The group consists of an integrated military, civilian and contractor team with more than 250 personnel directly supporting operations from the Western Range. The 30th Operations Group provides the core capability for West Coast spacelift and range operations. Operations professionals are responsible for operating and maintaining the Western Range for spacelift, missile test launch, aeronautical and space surveillance missions. Learn More About Vandenberg Air Force Base HERE!! FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT~Showing support and boosting the morale of our military and our allies military and the family members of the above. Honoring those who have served before.
Please remember: The Canteen is a place to honor and entertain our troops. The Canteen is family friendly. Let's have fun! We pray for your continued strength, to be strong in the face of adversity. We pray for your safety, that you will return to your families and friends soon. We pray that your hope, courage, and dignity remain unbroken, so that you may show others the way. God Bless You All ~ Today, Tomorrow and Always
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KEYWORDS: canteen; military; roadtrip; troopsupport; usaf; vandenbergafb
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To: laurenmarlowe; Kathy in Alaska
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:02:11 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Repeal the Gun-Free School Zone Act, Protect Our Children!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list
A Good Season
March 20, 2018
There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens.
Ecclesiastes 3:1
Today is the first day of spring in the northern half of the world. If you live in Australia, its the first day of autumnthe vernal equinox in the northern hemisphere and the autumnal equinox in the southern hemisphere. Today, the sun shines directly on the equator, and the hours of daylight and nighttime are nearly equal around the world.
New seasons are important for many people. Some count down the day because of what they hope the new season will bring. Perhaps youve been marking off a calendar for spring in Wisconsin to signal the end of another winter. Or maybe you live in Melbourne, and you cant wait for autumn to bring relief from the Australian sun.
We also go through seasons of life that dont have to do with the weather. The author of Ecclesiastes told us there is a season for every activity under the suna time appointed by God during which we live our lives (3:111).
Moses spoke of a new season in his life after he led the people of Israel through the wilderness (Deuteronomy 31:2), and he had to give up his leadership role to Joshua. And Paul faced a lonely season while he was under house arrest in Romeasking for visitors but realizing that God was at my side (2 Timothy 4:17).
Regardless of the season of life, lets give thanks to God for His greatness, His help, and His companionship.
Thank You, Father, for the promise of Your care during this season of my life. You have allowed this circumstance for a good reason. Help me to use this time appointed by You in a way that deepens my trust in You.
Every season brings a reason to rejoice.
Many believe King Solomon wrote the book of Ecclesiastes because the author refers to himself as the son of David, king in Jerusalem (1:1) and king over Israel in Jerusalem (v. 12) who had more wisdom and possessions than anyone who has ruled over Jerusalem before [him] (v. 16; 2:7). The books purpose seems clear: It defends the life of faith in a generous God by pointing to the grimness of the alternative (Michael Easton, Ecclesiastes). Ecclesiastes underscores the necessity and desirability of following God in a fallen and frustrating world today (12:1)no matter our season in life. Now all has been heard; here is the conclusion of the matter: Fear God and keep his commandments (v. 13).
What has helped you to understand the wisdom of following God in various seasons of your life?
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:02:29 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska; PROCON
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:03:13 PM PDT
by
The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: laurenmarlowe; MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; ...
Please note: The author of tonights Road Trip is laurenmarlowe.
She is at work.
~ Road Trip: Vandenberg AFB, California ~
FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.
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To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are proud of each and every one of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open. The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.
We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:05:45 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
Good evening, Pro...hope you are feeling better and will be ready for work on Wednesday.
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:11:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Hi Everybody!
((((HUGS)))
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:12:20 PM PDT
by
left that other site
(For America to have CONFIDENCE in our future, we must have PRIDE in our HISTORY... DJT)
To: The Mayor; PROCON; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Publius; Jet Jaguar; TMSuchman; ...
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:12:26 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks Kathy, still on the mend, laying low again.
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:12:28 PM PDT
by
PROCON
(Repeal the Gun-Free School Zone Act, Protect Our Children!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W; HiJinx; AZamericonnie; Jet Jaguar; SandRat; laurenmarlowe; beachn4fun; ...
Greetings to all at the Canteen!
To all our military men and women, past and present,
THANK YOU
for your service!
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:12:35 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Saw some cool missile launches from there
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:13:38 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: PROCON
Howdy, PRO.
I gather you’re feeling a little better this evening. Yay for that!
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:16:01 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Howdy, Kathy.
Are y’all getting a little break from the usual insanity at work this week or are they throwing crazy stuff at you again?
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:23:07 PM PDT
by
radu
(God bless our military men and women, past and present)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Hope you had a great Monday. I saw a fire pit like yours on an HGTV program this weekend. Very sharp!!
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:23:15 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: Kathy in Alaska
Thanks for all you do for the Vets.
Shibumi has passed, He was Barmy Army, But a Good troop, He peeled potatos for hours, never complained, and he had good yarns to tell.
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:26:00 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: left that other site
Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...did you get a break in the storms?
You and Penny get out and walk? How is your car...still buried?
We have had beautiful, sunny, blue sky today...lots of melting, but for the rest of the week we will have teens at night. ICE!!! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:27:00 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: PROCON
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:27:34 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: PROCON
Pro!!
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:28:11 PM PDT
by
Kathy in Alaska
((~RIP Brian...the Coast Guard lost a good one.~))
To: left that other site
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:28:38 PM PDT
by
mylife
(The Roar Of The Masses Could Be Farts)
To: Kathy in Alaska
Got 3 inches of snow last night. I hope it knocks it off soon. At least there was no wind.
Need to get popcorn to watch the circus going on in Washington.
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posted on
03/19/2018 6:33:19 PM PDT
by
mountainlion
(Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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