FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 20 February 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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MEDITERRANEAN DRILLS

An air-cushion landing craft debarks the amphibious assault ship USS Wasp for drills in the Mediterranean Sea, Aug. 25, 2016. The Wasp is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Nathan Wilkes

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SLINGLOAD HOOKUP

Soldiers attach a slingload hook onto a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter during training on the Holland drop zone at Fort Bragg, NC, Aug. 24, 2016. The soldiers are assigned to the XVIII Airborne Corps, Air Assault School. Army photo by Capt. Adan Cazarez

'TOMATO' TOSS

Sailors throw a "killer tomato," or inflatable target, into the water during a live-fire exercise aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 26, 2016. The Monterey is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class William Jenkins

HANGAR BAY HORNET

Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Hector Gortaire conducts maintenance on an F/A-18F Hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower in Persian Gulf, Aug. 27, 2016. The aircraft carrier is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Theodore Quintana

SPARTAN JUMP

Soldiers conduct an airborne operation at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2016, during Exercise Spartan Agoge. The soldiers are paratroopers assigned to the 25th Infantry Division’s 4th Brigade Combat Team (Airborne). Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

HARNESS STRAPS

Army Pfc. Oliver Larson pulls on a harness strap after landing during a joint forcible entry exercise onto Malemute drop zone during Exercise Spartan Agoge at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Aug. 23, 2016. Larson is a paratrooper assigned to the 25th Infantry Division’s Company H, 1st Battalion, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment, 4th Brigade Combat Team, Alaska. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

RAIDING CRAFT RIDE

Marines depart the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Green Bay in a combat rubber raiding craft in the Pacific Ocean, Aug. 29, 2016. The Green Bay is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to support security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The Marines are assigned to the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Patrick Dionne

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[PROCON]

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

[The Mayor]

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February 20

The Hardest Places

Bible in a Year:

• Leviticus 26–27
• Mark 2

Joseph stored up huge quantities of grain, like the sand of the sea.

Genesis 41:49

Geoff is a youth pastor today in the same city where he once abused heroin. God transformed both his heart and his circumstances in a breathtaking way. “I want to keep kids from making the same mistakes and suffering the pain I went through,” Geoff said. “And Jesus will help them.” Over time, God set him free from the slavery of addiction and has given him a vital ministry in spite of his past.

God has ways of bringing unexpected good out of situations where hope seems lost. Joseph was sold into slavery in Egypt and falsely accused and sent to prison, where he was forgotten for years. But God restored him and placed him in a position of authority directly under Pharaoh, where he was able to save many lives—including the lives of his brothers who’d abandoned him. There in Egypt Joseph married and had children. He named the second Ephraim (drawn from the Hebrew term for “twice fruitful”), and gave this reason: “It is because God has made me fruitful in the land of my suffering” (Genesis 41:52).

Geoff’s and Joseph’s stories, while separated by three to four thousand years, point to the same unchanging truth: even the hardest places in our lives can become fertile ground for God to help and bless many. Our Savior’s love and power never change, and He’s always faithful to those who trust in Him.

By:  James Banks

Reflect & Pray

When have you seen God bring something good out of difficulty in your life? How can you use your past problems to encourage others today?

All-powerful Father, I praise You that nothing is too hard for You! Thank You for Your perfect faithfulness, today and forever.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...a good work day? It’s snowing here, but only gently.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Did you make it safely through hump day? It’s gently snowing here.

[PROCON]

Hey Kathy, easy-peasy work day, just hanging and relaxing.

We've had only sunny skies here lately, feels real good!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....Pro grabs the gold!!

[The Mayor]

Yes, I stayed home. 28 and light snow.
Fighting off a cold.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....The Mayor snags the silver!!

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well, as the saying goes: What happens in Vegas disturbs me greatly. Spent all day here, nothing available. Folks left on other AL’s - supposed to get out tonight on a Frontier flight going to Orlando where strangely enough is where I started. Oh well.

[luvie]

🇺🇸 Always remembering them 🇺🇸
...and that they keep us safe and free!

[Kathy in Alaska]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey…((HUGS))...not too much fun today for sure. Your last couple weeks have been interesting.

Do you fly any of those routes, or are you a passenger until you get home?

[Kathy in Alaska]

OMG!! The first bloomie/obozo commercial on my tv!!! I think I need hip waders and then a shower!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[mylife]

Aww Jeez! Sand Storm!

[mylife]

Weird thing, when helos take off or land in the desert, there is this purple halo in the sky from the piezo electric effect.

Then there is St Elmos fire...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...always to be remembered, always.