FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 22 August 2019

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FEET FIRST

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Don Harper enters the water for scuba operations during Exercise Dugong 2016 in Sydney, Nov. 8, 2016. The training exercise between the U.S and Australian navies advances tactical-level integration, capacity and interoperability. The U.S. sailors are assigned to Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 1. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Arthurgwain L. Marquez

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.

PROPER FIT

Air Force Airman 1st Class Dannielle Garcia, right, assists Airman 1st Class Jacqueline Garcia, with a demonstration of the proper wear of chemical protective equipment during training at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, NJ, Oct. 30, 2016. The airmen are assigned to the New Jersey Air National Guard's 108th Wing Emergency Management Office. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Matt Hecht

BLUE MILE

A runner pauses for a moment of reflection during the Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, DC, Oct. 30, 2016. The posters were a part of the Wear Blue Mile, which honored troops lost during service to their country. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Timothy Smithers

VETERANS WEEK

The USS Iwo Jima sails past the Statue of Liberty as it enters New York Harbor, Nov. 10, 2016, before Veterans Week NYC 2016, which honors the service of all U.S. veterans. About 1,000 sailors and more than 100 Marines from the ship plan to participate in events throughout the city, including the Veterans Day parade. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Carla Giglio

CAMOUFLAGE COVER

Soldiers roll up camouflage netting during Patriot Shock, an exercise in Capu Midia, Romania, Nov. 5, 2016. The weeklong exercise tests the unit’s readiness to quickly deploy and increases joint interoperability with Patriot missile systems and their Romanian partners. The soldiers are assigned to 5th Battalion, 7th Air Defense Artillery Regiment. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Kimball

CARRYING THE LOAD

Army Staff Sgt. Kofi Latiff carries his parachute and gear to the rally point after jumping onto Malemute drop zone during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 3, 2016. Latiff is assigned to the 25th Infantry Division’s Company B, 6th Brigade Engineer Battalion (Airborne), 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Airborne), Alaska. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

HOMECOMING KISS

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Ashley Johnson kisses her daughter at Naval Base Guam in Santa Rita, Guam, Nov. 8, 2016, after completing a five-month deployment. Johnson is assigned to the submarine tender USS Frank Cable. The ship operated throughout the Indo-Asia-Pacific region to provide flexibility to the fleet commanders, extending the range and impact of U.S. naval forces in the U.S. 5th and 7th fleets. Navy photo by Seaman Alana Langdon

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and entertain our troops and veterans and their families,
and is family friendly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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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[PROCON]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever 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.

It’s Hump Day. Can you see the weekend over the horizon?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Had a good week so far? Kicked back relaxing before your long work day tomorrow?

[The Mayor]

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August 22

More Than Hacks

Bible in a Year : Psalms 110–112; 1 Corinthians 5

He provided redemption for his people; he ordained his covenant forever—holy and awesome is his name. Psalm 111:9

I recently found a “hack” (a clever solution to a tricky problem) when one of my grandchildren warmed her toy rabbit on our fireplace glass. The resulting globs of fake bunny fur weren’t pretty, but a fireplace expert provided a great hack—a tip for how to make the glass look like new. It worked, and now we no longer allow stuffed animals near the fireplace!

I bring up hacks because sometimes we can view Scripture as a collection of hacks—tips to make life easier. While it’s true that the Bible has much to say about how to live a Christ-honoring new life, that’s not the only purpose of the Book. What Scripture provides for us is a solution for mankind’s greatest need: rescue from sin and eternal separation from God.

From the promise of salvation in Genesis 3:15 all the way to the true hope of a new heaven and new earth (Revelation 21:1–2), the Bible explains that God has an eternal plan for rescuing us from our sin and allowing us to enjoy fellowship with Him. In every story and every suggestion for how to live, the Bible is pointing us to Jesus—the only One who can solve our biggest problem.

When we open God’s Book, may we remember that we’re looking for Jesus, the rescue He offers, and how to live as His children. He’s provided the greatest solution of all!

By Dave Branon

Reflect & Pray

How has Jesus and His promise to rescue those who believe in Him touched your heart and life? Why is it vital to see that the Bible consistently points to Christ?

Father, thank You for the salvation You provided through Jesus. Help me to honor You by keeping focused on our Savior and His amazing love for me.

To learn more about who Jesus is, visit christianuniversity.org/NT111.

[PROCON]

Yo radu!

Easy, cool day today, son-boy came over for dinner and hanging so we're lazing out right now.

'Sup with you?

Still blazing hot?

[Publius]

It hit 119 today. I stayed inside.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...I CAN see the weekend. This week so far hasn’t been too stressful, even one down. We will see how a pay week goes with one short. Oh well...we can fix things after the fact.

Any rain for you? The mountains have been peeking in and out of the smoke today. 200 firefighters arrived yesterday from the lower 48 to help out. I think they are going north.

[luvie]

2 US service members killed in Afghanistan
August 21, 2019
God rest their hero souls.
Remember them and ALL our heroes
who have perished to keep us safe and free!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...a good work day and resting for your long day?

We are still covered in smoke.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

It’s hump day...have you made it successfully? Enough rest? Hope your back is doing better.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[mountainlion]

Sounds like you have an abundance of smoke.

It was nice here today with afternoon rain. I have already complained it it too hot this year so I can’t wait to start start complaining it is too cold.

[Kathy in Alaska]

radu!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy!

Just relaxin' and hanging out with son-boy after dinner.

Getting ready to crash to get ready for tomorrow.

Ugh, forest fire smoke is the worst. We are fortunate to not have much so far this summer.

[radu]

Sooooooo jealous of your cool weather. We’re still hot and steamy but it’s SUPPOSED to cool off a few degrees and maybe even rain a little the next few days. We’ll see how that goes.