FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 09 April 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

SHOULDER RESCUE

Army Sgt. Jason C. Carroll carries a young resident through flooded streets in Monroe, LA, March 10, 2016. Carroll is electronic warfare specialist noncommissioned officer assigned to the Louisiana National Guard's 528th Engineer Battalion, 225th Engineer Brigade. The unit used light tactical vehicles as it worked with the Ouachita Parish Sheriff's Office to navigate the high waters and assist residents. Army National Guard photo by Spc. Tarell J. Bilbo

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.

SMOKE TRAINING

An airman participates in close air support training, which enhances the ability of airmen to identify a target and neutralize a threat, on Fort Drum, NY, March 5, 2016. The airman is assigned to the New York Air National Guard’s 274th Air Support Operations Squadron, which advises Army commanders on how to best use U.S. and NATO assets for close air support. Air National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Eric Miller

ALASKA TERRAIN

Marines assault and clear a complex during urban terrain training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, March 6, 2016. Air Force photo by Alejandro Pena

URBAN TRAINING

A soldier moves through an urban training facility and uses simulated rounds to enhance the training's realism on Fort Hood, Texas, March 10, 2016. The soldier is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company B, 2nd Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team. Army photo by Sgt. Brandon Banzhaf

RIFLE COURSE

Army Spc. Michael A. Burton, foreground, fires a Carl Gustav M3 84 mm recoilless rifle during a live-fire certification course on Fort Bragg, NC, March 9, 2016. Burton is an infantryman assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 2nd Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team. Army photo by Sgt. Juan F. Jimenez

TRAFFIC SIGN

Army Sgt. David Breaud directs a high water vehicle down a flooded roadway at Latt Lake in Grant Parish, LA, March 13, 2016. Breaud is assigned to the Louisiana National Guard’s Headquarters Company, 225th Engineer Brigade. Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry Rushing

NIGHT NOTES

As seen through a night-vision device, an Army paratrooper notes measurements at night during Exercise Rock Sokol at Pocek Range in Postojna, Slovenia, March 10, 2016. The training exercise between U.S. and Slovenian troops focuses on enhancing readiness between allied forces. The paratrooper is assigned to 2nd Battalion, 503rd Infantry Regiment, 173rd Airborne Brigade. Army photo by Davide Dalla Massara

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[Kathy in Alaska]

HAPPY PASSOVER!

[PROCON]

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

[luvie]

Remembering our wonderful troops....

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...are you able to go back to work? Still furloughed? I will venture out to our WalMart tomorrow and see how restocking has gone. Alaska is restocked by barges from Tacoma twice a week. “They” say that there should be no disruption. The one thing I’m looking for is hand sanitizer and hand wipes.

Your stores in good shape?

[The Mayor]

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April 9

Surrendering All

Bible in a Year:

• 1 Samuel 13–14
• Luke 10:1–24

Then Peter spoke up, “We have left everything to follow you!”

Mark 10:28

Two men remembered for serving others for Jesus left careers in the arts to commit themselves to where they believed God had called them. James O. Fraser (1886–1938) decided not to pursue being a concert pianist in England to serve the Lisu people in China, while the American Judson Van DeVenter (1855–1939) chose to become an evangelist instead of pursuing a career in art. He later wrote the hymn “I Surrender All.”

While having a vocation in the arts is the perfect calling for many, these men believed God called them to relinquish one career for another. Perhaps they found inspiration from Jesus counseling the rich, young ruler to give up his possessions to follow Him (Mark 10:17–25). Witnessing the exchange, Peter exclaimed, “We have left everything to follow you!” (v. 28). Jesus assured him that God would give those who follow Him “a hundred times as much in this present age” and eternal life (v. 30). But He would give according to His wisdom: “Many who are first will be last, and the last first” (v. 31).

No matter where God has placed us, we’re called to daily surrender our lives to Christ, obeying His gentle call to follow Him and serve Him with our talents and resources—whether in the home, office, community, or far from home. Watch Annahita Parsan’s devotional video, “Jesus, the Revolutionary.” She surrendered to God’s call to share the gospel in Sweden. As we submit to His call, He’ll also inspire us to love others.

By:  Amy Boucher Pye

[PROCON]

I'm furloughed since my magazine merchandising job is 'non-essential', and I'm glad of that, I usually work very close to the general public. So anyway, I'm taking time off until this is over, (if ever) 😬

Our stores are fairly well stocked; I haven't had to not go with my weekly grocery essentials.

[luvie]

Whoa! That looks very dangerous!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

Happy Passover!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Luv...we will ALWAYS remember them!

Love that pic.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hump day is over and I made it!

Are you settling in well at the new house?

[luvie]

It’s one of my favorites!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good that you can just stay at home and not be in such close contact with the public.

I’m glad I can work from home, but it has been a constant challenge not having all my “stuff”.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Yes....it looks dangerous to me too. The fear of falling is real!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...and Happy Passover to you and yours.

Did you and Penny get to go for a walk?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope you and the kitties are doing well. Has the stench settled down yet? Any storms you have to be prepared for?

We had lots of sun and lots of melting. I might even be able to get to my mailbox on dry street in a couple days.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Climbing Soldiers

A soldier climbs an ice wall at Smugglers' Notch in Jeffersonville, VT, March 5, 2016.
Vermont Army National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Nathan Rivard

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

We’re all hangin’ in there. Still holed up due to the chicken poop stank but that should get a good washing tonight. Storms moving in and I have the radar up in another Window, keeping a close eye on them. They’re just Round One and they’re plenty ugly. The main event will get here around 3:00.

I noticed the snow on the lake at the airport looked like it’s melting. Parking lots are dry and the mounds of snow along the edges look to be shrinking a little.

Won’t it be nice to get to your mailbox in the dry again? Been a long time.

Checks printed without mishap?