FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 02 May 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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CORPS CALL

Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Dalia Chavez, a drill instructor, gives a command during an initial drill evaluation at Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, June 25, 2018.

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BLUE SEA

The USS Antietam steams alongside the Navy’s forward-deployed aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan during a fueling at sea in the Philippine Sea, June 21, 2018. The Ronald Reagan is the flagship of Carrier Strike Group 5 that protects and defends the collective maritime interests of allies and partners in the Indo-Pacific region.

SILENT SCOPE

A Marine looks through a scope during an airfield seizure exercise at Warren Grove Bombing Range, NJ, June 18, 2018. The Marine is assigned to the 25th Marine Regiment’s Company F, 2nd Battalion.

GROWLER SIGNAL

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Wilford Cottrell signals to the crew of an EA-18G Growler on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson in the Pacific Ocean, June 19, 2018. The Growler is assigned to the Gauntlets of Electronic Attack Squadron 136.

DROP ZONE

American and Spanish paratroopers descend onto a drop zone as the sun rises near Zaragoza, Spain, June 23, 2018.

AURORA EXCHANGE

U.S. and Japanese soldiers exchange jump wings after conducting an airborne proficiency operation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, June 13, 2018, during Exercise Arctic Aurora.

DRILL SKILL

Air Force Airman 1st Class Colton Burk performs during an 81st Training Group drill competition at Keesler Air Force Base, MS, June 15, 2018

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May 2

Praying the Distance

Bible in a Year: 1 Kings 12–13; Luke 22:1–20

Devote yourselves to prayer, being watchful and thankful. Colossians 4:2

Kevin wiped a tear from his eye as he held out a slip of paper for my wife, Cari, to read. He knew Cari and I were praying for our daughter to return to faith in Jesus. “This note was found in my mother’s Bible after her death, and I hope it encourages you,” he said. At the top of the note were the words, “For my son, Kevin.” Below them was a prayer for his salvation.

“I carry this with me in my own Bible today,” Kevin explained. “My mother prayed for my salvation for more than thirty-five years. I was far away from God, and I’m a believer now.” He looked intently at us and smiled through his tears: “Never give up praying for your daughter—no matter how long it takes.”

His words of encouragement made me think of the introduction to a story Jesus told about prayer in the gospel of Luke. Luke begins with the words, “Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up” (Luke 18:1).

In the story, Jesus contrasts an “unjust judge” (v. 6) who answers a request merely because he doesn’t want to be further bothered, with a perfect heavenly Father who cares deeply for us and wants us to come to Him. We can be encouraged whenever we pray to know that God hears and welcomes our prayers.

By James Banks

Today's Reflection

Who’s constantly in your prayers for salvation? How does it help to know of others’ stories of answered prayer?

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

It’s hump day...gotten in enough resting?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...a good work day? Still the perfect job?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Good day on my end, still the best job for a retired guy. 12 hours a week is perfect for me.

It's May and we're in for a warm-up, '80's by Friday!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is it still raining?

We’ve gotten up to the low 60s the last couple days. It’s hot! They say rain is coming...we need a good soaking rain to settle all the dust and dirt. Everyone is starting to clean up all the gravel used on the ice all winter and it is making quite the dusty mess.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Pro snags the silver!!

[mountainlion]

Thanks for the warm pictures. I liked the one of the female drill Sargent, never heard one of them but it would be a change for me. It was snowing a few minutes ago is why I like the warm pictures.
I don’t know if we are stuck on winter or if Spring is afraid to come here and get cold.

Happy Spring where ever you are.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Will Hump Day give you a night’s break with no homework? Sure would be nice to have a relaxing evening for a change.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...it’s STILL winter? Poor you. I think winter might finally be over here.

Sounds like you really are stuck with gorebull warming!!

Stay warm and safe. Got enough wood for 12 months?

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....ML bags the bronze!!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

So you’re going to get some 80s are ya? It’s been that warm here the past few days and after being chilly for so long, it’s felt uncomfortably hot. It seems we’re going straight into summer. Where’s that happy medium so we can adjust? LOL

[The Mayor]

I’m trying Kathy! Mostly part time work now

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...has your body recovered yet from the OD on Avon?

It was 60 today!!! I’m gonna have to break out the fans when I get home!! I told AJ last night and he said, “Good”!