FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 13 May 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Hey Europe! The Yanks Are Back!

Hungarian Special Operations Forces and Naval Special Warfare operators test Special Operations Craft-Riverine (SOC-R) capabilities in the Danube River in Budapest during Black Swan, May 5, 2021. Black Swan 21 is the annual Hungarian-led multinational special operations forces exercise conducted in Croatia, Hungary, Slovakia, and the United States. Black Swan 21 was held in conjunction with Trojan Footprint 21 to test military synchronization capabilities and to defend multiple domains in Europe simultaneously. (Photo by Spc. Therese Prats)

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Honoring those who have served before.

Hi Mom!!

210429-N-BL599-1187 PACIFIC OCEAN (April 29, 2021) Sailors aboard the Nimitz-class nuclear aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) spell out "Hi Mom!!" on the flight deck of the ship in celebration of Mother's Day 2021. Vinson is conducting routine maritime operations in the Pacific Ocean. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christina Ross)

Manning The Rails!

ARABIAN SEA (May 2, 2021) – Sailors assigned to guided-missile destroyer USS Laboon (DDG 58) man the rails as the ship conducts a passing exercise with Pakistan Navy frigate PNS Saif (F 253) in the Arabian Sea, May 2. Laboon is operating in direct support of the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF), a multinational maritime partnership which exists to counter illicit non-state actors on the high seas, promoting security, stability and prosperity in the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Indian Ocean, and Gulf of Oman. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Jeremy R. Boan)

Thunderbirds Are In The House!

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron “Thunderbirds'' perform an aerial maneuver at the 2021 Barksdale Defenders of Liberty Air & Space Show at Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, May 7, 2021. The Defenders of Liberty airshow was first held in 1933 and is a full weekend of military and civilian aircraft with performances and displays. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class William Pugh)

We Just Like Food Pics!

210507-N-XU073-1142 PHILIPPINE SEA (May 7, 2021) – Culinary Specialist Seaman Carl Pierre-Jules, from Orlando, Fla., serves food in the galley aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Curtis Wilbur (DDG 54). Curtis Wilbur is assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Zenaida Roth)

Orderly Paratrooper Chaos!

Paratroopers assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division and British 2nd Battalion, Parachute Regiment buddy rig their T-11 parachutes onboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft bound for Estonia during Swift Response 21, May 7, 2021. Swift Response 21 is a joint, multinational Airborne exercise involving more than 7,000 Paratroopers from 10 NATO nations. (Photo by Master Sgt. Alexander Burnett)

I’m Not Napping, I’m Training!

Soldiers assigned to Alpha Company, 24th Military Intelligence Battalion, 66th Military Intelligence Brigade, transport a simulated casualty as part of Anglerfish Day driver and casualty evacuation training at Dagger Complex, Germany, April 30, 2021. All participating Soldiers received essential training on basic driver knowledge and preventive maintenance checks and services, combat lifesaver and tactical combat casualty care, radio etiquette and nine line medical evacuation, communication security and reacting to contact. (U.S. Army photo by Thomas Mort)

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May 13

Abundant Waters

Bible in a Year:

• 2 Kings 17–18
• John 3:19–36

Strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink.

Exodus 17:6

In Australia, a report outlined “a grim story” of extreme drought, heat, and fire. The account described a horrific year with only minuscule rainfall, turning parched brush into tinder. Raging fires torched the countryside. Fish died. Crops failed. All because they didn’t have a simple resource we often take for granted—water, which we all need in order to live.

Israel found itself in its own terrifying dilemma. As the people camped in the dusty, barren desert, we read this alarming line: “There was no water for the people to drink” (Exodus 17:1). The people were afraid. Their throats were dry. The sand sizzled. Their children suffered thirst. Terrified, the people “quarreled with Moses,” demanding water (v. 2). But what could Moses do? He could only go to God.

And God gave Moses odd instructions: “Take . . . the staff [and] . . . strike the rock, and water will come out of it for the people to drink” (vv. 5–6). So Moses hit the rock, and out gushed a river, plenty for the people and their cattle. That day, Israel knew that their God loved them. Their God provided abundant water.

If you’re experiencing a drought or wilderness in life, know that God is aware of it and He’s with you. Whatever your need, whatever your lack, may you find hope and refreshment in His abundant waters.

Reflect & Pray

Where are the parched and barren places in your world? How can you look for and trust in God’s abundant waters?

I need Your water, God, Your provision. If You don’t help me, I don’t think I’ll make it. Will You bring me the water I need?

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Hi Everybody!
(((HUGS)))

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Still no fuel; waiting it out in Orlando.

[PROCON]

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

[PROCON]

WHAT, doesn’t Southwest have passenger jets powered by windmills or solar panels?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Hump day is finally over!! Hurrah for us! Hope your “list” is going well and on schedule.

[SkyDancer]

Dunno re: Southworst but Frontier don’t have them; line crews were thinking of fixing up rubber band operating props.

[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]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how is your car? Getting all dolled up? Ready to rejoin the family?

Is the weather allowing you and Penny to go walking?

I got to see a bunch of jets from Elmendorf flying directly over my deck today. The sound of freedom!

[mountainlion]

It was white this morning but most of the snow has melted off. I am expecting thunderstorms every afternoon now. Air Force has been training for fire fighting so had 5 big planes fly over today. I hope it warms up tomorrow. Maybe there will be spring after all.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! Ready to catch your breath a little?

[luvie]

Noe Licon~When You Come Home

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Enjoying the white nights?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...not jet fuel, huh?

Are they bringing it in from somewhere else? Glad you aren’t stuck in New Jersey or New York.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Still enjoy nice weather? Did you ever get any rain this week?

[SkyDancer]

Hi, ya, ditto on that Newark and NYC thing - the grounds people are trying to get some but what good is it going to do on the long haul flights? We’d have to set down somewhere if they couldn’t give us enough fuel and the airport we go into doesn’t have any (assuming the flights go up the eastern seaboard) - going west shouldn’t be a problem if we have enough to get to say LAX or SFO or SAN (formally Lindberg Field) or anywhere in-between.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...all recovered from your hard working weekend?

We MUST remember them!!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It’s still nice and cool...I need to cover my feet right now. LOL! But not a drop of rain. sigh. We were promised!

How about things there? Still stormy and too cold or is it finally warming up?