FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 16 May 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

PATRIOTIC TRIBUTE

Members of the Oregon Army National Guard display the American flag on stage while the band Kiss performs the national anthem during the “Freedom to Rock” concert in Eugene, OR, July 9, 2016. The soldiers provided a color guard for the band’s patriotic tribute to U.S. military and veterans at the concert. Oregon National Guard photo by Maj. W. Chris Clyne

Canteen Mission Statement

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.

FAMILY EMBRACE

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Hunter Kussman embraces his family during a homecoming ceremony on Camp Lejeune, NC, July 10, 2016. The Marines trained with fellow NATO countries to improve international relations and stability, solidifying international cohesion in the event of necessary multinational contingency missions. Kussman is a a cyber-network operator assigned to the Black Sea Rotational Force. Marine Corps Photo by Cpl. Shannon Kroening

OVER THE HORIZON

The USS Coronado launches the first over-the-horizon missile using a Harpoon Block 1C missile during Rim of the Pacific 2016 in the Pacific Ocean, July 19, 2016. The exercise engages 26 nations, 40 ships and submarines, more than 200 aircraft and 25,000 personnel. Navy photo by Lt. Bryce Hadley

BALANCING A CHINOOK

U.S. Marines and Canadian soldiers participate in insertion-and-extraction training with a Canadian air force CH-147F Chinook helicopter during Rim of the Pacific 2016 at Camp Pendleton, CA, July 15, 2016. The Canadian soldiers are snipers, pathfinders and reconnaissance members assigned to the 2nd Battalion Royal 22nd Regiment. Canadian forces photo by Sgt Marc-André Gaudreault

HOWITZER HOWLING

Army Sgt. Ryan Skelton, left, and Staff Sgt. Elvis Servellon fire an M116 howitzer during a retirement ceremony for Army Brig. Gen. Janice M. Haigler, deputy commander of the 335th Signal Command Theater, at Fort Jackson, SC, July 16, 2016. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Ken Scar

MARINE GROWTH

U.S. and Australian divers use a bar to remove marine growth from a pile during pier maintenance training led by Navy Underwater Construction Team 2 as part of Rim of the Pacific 2016 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, July 12, 2016. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Charles E. White

SMOKE SCREEN ASSAULT

Soldiers advance through a smoke screen during an assault on objective tarantula, part of a combined arms live-fire exercise at Peason Ridge, LA, July 15, 2016. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis

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[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering our Troops, Kathy!

[The Mayor]

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May 16

Bear Hug

Bible in a Year: 2 Kings 24–25; John 5:1–24

God is love. 1 John 4:16 “Bear” was a gift for my grandchild—a heaping helping of love contained in a giant stuffed animal frame. Baby D’s response? First, wonder. Next, an amazed awe. Then, a curiosity that nudged a daring exploration. He poked his pudgy finger at Bear’s nose, and when the Bear tumbled forward into his arms he responded with joy joy JOY! Baby D laid his toddler head down on Bear’s fluffy chest and hugged him tightly. A dimpled smile spread across his cheeks as he burrowed deeply into Bear’s cushiony softness. The child had no idea of Bear’s inability to truly love him. Innocently and naturally, he felt love from Bear and returned it with all his heart.

In his first of three letters to early Christians, the apostle John boldly states that God Himself is love. “We know and rely on the love God has for us,” he writes. “God is love” (1 John 4:16).

God loves. Not in the pillow of a pretend animal but rather with the outstretched arms of a real human body encasing a beating but breaking heart (John 3:16). Through Jesus, God communicated His extravagant and sacrificial love for us.

John goes on, “We love because he first loved us” (1 John 4:19). When we believe we’re loved, we love back. God’s real love makes it possible for us to love God and others—with all our hearts.

By Elisa Morgan

Reflect & Pray

What do you find is most amazing about God’s love for you? How will you reveal His love to others today?

Dear God, help me to let You love me and then help me to love You back—with all my heart.

[mountainlion]

Saturday the 18th is Armed Forces day.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we must always remember them.

And thank YOU for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day!! Hope your resting is going well.

How is your mixer doing? What color is it?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=12&v=oh9mRbRSffE

Buenos notches

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[mylife]

Last night a beautiful woman laid a red rose before me, a paper rose she made for me, I am intrigued.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...yes, Saturday is Armed Forces Day.

And we thank YOU for your service to our country.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is it still raining? Any hikes with Penny?

We are just having mostly overcast. The sun usually thinks of peeking out late evening. No rain in sight and some would be nice.

[left that other site]

Today was the day I had planned to get my Inspection Sticker on the motorcycle. It was so cold and rainy this morning that I canned that idea, and just took Penny for a quick 1 mile on pavement around the ballpark. She was as happy to get back into the car as I was.

I have to get that sticker before the end of May.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=23&v=-MARLOlb9wo

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[ExTexasRedhead]

New video made honoring General Flynn:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tz_tr9OfK8s&feature=youtu.be

[Kathy in Alaska]

mountainlion!!

[mylife]

Prayers for all on the sea