FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 08 April 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Where are the surfboards?

Soldiers conduct a surfboard competition at Schofield Barracks, Hawaii, March 3, 2021. The competition consisted of 14 rigorous events to test soldier’s physical and mental strength. ( U.S. Army photo by Spc. Jessica Scott. )

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.

Delta Company MCMAP

Recruits with Delta Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, participate in a Marine Corps Martial Arts training session at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, April 5, 2021. Recruits were taught basic self-defense to prepare them for close combat encounters. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Zachary T. Beatty)

Can We Play Now?

Six future members of the new Tyndall Air Force Base Child Development Center in Florida gather around with their plastic shovels to participate in a groundbreaking ceremony March 31, 2021. (U.S. Air Force photo by Sarah McNair)

Military Kids Rule!

April is the Month of the Military Child. This year they’re celebrated for their incredible resiliency, especially in handling the pandemic. (Photo by Jenn DeHaan)

I’m Done Socializing!

Master Sgt. Bobby Nooner, 691st COS, carries his hound during the hound day with the "Hellhounds". The 691st Cyber Operation Squadron coordinated Hound Day with the Hellhounds to provide an opportunity for members to socialize, April 3, 2021 at Ramstein Air Force Base, Germany (Photo by: Airman 1st class Johnathan Bradenburg)

Do You Mind? I’m Being Treated!

Dr. Joanna Kuecker, a veterinarian assigned to the Veterinary Clinic on Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri, performs laser therapy on Biscuit, March 31, 2021. The Veterinary clinic has recently started to offer laser therapy and other rehabilitation treatments for pets. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman 1st Class Whitney Erhart)

Easter Service At Sea

PACIFIC OCEAN (April 12, 2020) Members of the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Diego (LPD 22) crew participate in Easter worship service on the flight deck. USS San Diego is conducting routine operations in the Third Fleet area of operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Benjamin K. Kittleson)

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[The Mayor]

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April 8

Love Reins Us In

Bible in a Year:

• 1 Samuel 10–12
• Luke 9:37–62

It is better not to . . . do anything . . . that will cause your brother or sister to fall.

Romans 14:21

Most young Samoan boys receive a tattoo signaling their responsibility to their people and their chief. Naturally, then, the marks cover the arms of the Samoan men’s rugby team members. Traveling to Japan where tattoos can carry negative connotations, the teammates realized their symbols presented a problem for their hosts. In a generous act of friendship, the Samoans wore skin-colored sleeves covering the designs. “We’re respectful and mindful to . . . the Japanese way,” the team captain explained. “We’ll be making sure that what we’re showing will be okay.”

In an age emphasizing individual expression, it’s remarkable to encounter self-limitation—a concept Paul wrote about in the book of Romans. He told us that love sometimes requires us to lay down our rights for others. Rather than pushing our freedom to the boundaries, sometimes love reins us in. The apostle explained how some people in the church believed they were free “to eat anything,” but others ate “only vegetables” (Romans 14:2). While this might seem like a minor issue, in the first century, adherence to Old Testament dietary laws was controversial. Paul instructed everyone to “stop passing judgment on one another” (v. 13), before concluding with particular words for those who ate freely. “It is better not to eat meat or drink wine or to do anything else that will cause your brother or sister to fall” (v. 21).

At times, loving another means limiting our own freedoms. We don’t have to always do everything we’re free to do. Sometimes love reins us in.

Reflect & Pray

When have you seen people limit their freedom for the sake of other believers in Jesus? What was that like? What’s difficult about those situations where love reins us in?

God, help me to see where I need to encourage others to experience freedom and how I need to limit how I use my own freedoms.

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day! Hurrah for us!!

Hope your schedule is going well. And rest, too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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[BatGuano]

My Uncle, William A, Clark, Jr., was in action at Schofield Barracks on December 7, 1941. He was in Pearl City, on leave, and got back to the field in time for the second wave. He was an anti-aircraft gunner with little ammunition to return fire with. His unit had been given orders, from San Francisco, to store all ammunition underground, two weeks before the Japanese attack. Until the day he died, he believed and said, “ the attack was planned and our Washington leadership, Roosevelt, Marshall and all, knew it was coming THAT DAY!”
Read, “At Dawn We Slept,” it is a strong support of his beliefs.
As my Mother always said, “Roosevelt was a Rotter!”
Cheers Kathy!!!
Bat

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...we made it half way. Tonight I get some sleep...I hope.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...any luck with getting some Blue weather?

We’ve had several days of nice sunshine and a bit above freezing. But now comes a storm and a couple nights below zero. I’m over the winter and snow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...our heroes at work and play.

[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.

Hump Day! I hope it’s been good to you!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Bat...thanks for sharing your Uncle’s story.

I, too, have heard that possibility.

[luvie]

ALWAYS!! ❤️🇺🇸💙

[The Mayor]

Thanks Kathy, it’s been rough couple days.
Not only for the back but some damn flubug that got me.
Might even just be a nasty spring cold.
Been taking many Theraflu and Alka Seltzer cold plus fizzy tablets.

Felt better today so should be good tomorrow

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...and thanks for helping honor our troops.

Are you still having nice weather? Did the cold come again?

We had mostly sun today with some melting, but they say snow is coming this evening bringing a couple sub-zero nights.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Busy morning, VERY hectic midday, and more mellow afternoon. Checks did get printed late afternoon. I need a nap!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

I hope your evening’s going well.

It’s been a hot, calm day here but our eyes are on the radar as storms move through. Nothing severe at this point but winds could still be a problem. Maybe we’ll be lucky and not have problems.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Yes, we’re still having nice, warm weather though storms are coming through tonight. Some rain this weekend but as long as it’s warm, I don’t care! LOL
They say we’ll have highs in the 60s next Wed. and I guess that will be dogwood winter slipping in. Not cold but cooler than the upper 70s we’re enjoying until then.

I saw that it was clear enough there to be able to see Mt. Denali earlier. Not so clear now though. BRRRRRR on the sub-zero temps in store for y’all. I hope that doesn’t last long!