FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 24 June 2021

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew and FRiend

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Any Ladies Want To Volunteer To Be Carried For “Training Purposes”

Sgt. Ellahimod Alexander, human resources noncommissioned officer, Area Support Group - Kuwait, attempts to fireman carry a casualty during the mystery event for the U.S. Army Central 2021 Best Warrior Competition, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, June 22, 2021. After a soldier has taken care of any life threatening injuries their next responsibility is to move them to a safe location. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Juan Carlos Izquierdo, U.S. Army Central Public Affairs)

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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.

Wanna Play Fetch With Me?

Ffarah, 341st Security Forces Squadron military working dog, receives a chew toy after completing an obstacle course June 16, 2021, at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont. The obstacle course serves as an obedience training tool, allowing handlers and their partners to refine their commands and reaction time. MWDs are trained in law enforcement, including how to detect threats such as narcotics, explosive and people. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Tristan Truesdell)

Respect! Thank you, IDF!

Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochavi, Chief of General Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, (left), and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin, Commanding General of the Military District of Washington, (Right) participate in a wreath laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Arlington, Va., June 21, 2021. An Armed Forces Full Honors Wreath Ceremony was held in honor of Lt. Gen. Aviv Kochav, and the Ceremony was hosted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Allan M. Pepin. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kevin M. Roy)

I’m Getting A Treat Out Of This, Right?

Army Reserve Soldiers, from the 307th Medical Brigade out of Blacklick, OH provide Health screenings, Dental care, Optometry, Behavioral Health consultations and Veterinary Services as part of the Innovative Readiness Training (IRT) Coal Country Medical Mission conducted in Knox and Clay County, Kentucky on June 21, 2021. Lieutenant Colonel David Fleming treats local owner's pet in Manchester, Kentucky. Requested by Knox and Clay County, the Coal Country IRT mission is a civil-military program that builds a mutually beneficial partnership between U.S. communities and the Department of Defense to meet training and readiness requirements for Active, Guard and Reserve service members while addressing public and civil society needs. Photo by 1st Lt. Gabrielle Boyer

God Bless You, Mason!

Mason Fletcher, 7, and his father Sgt. 1st Class Darrin Fletcher, station commander, Foothills Recruiting Station, Tucson Recruiting Company, walk through a shield of applauding U.S. Army and Navy recruiting service members, prior to a surprise birthday party held for Mason, June 22, Phoenix. Mason, who celebrates his eighth birthday June 27, has terminal brain cancer. The surprise party was held in honor of Mason to celebrate his life and love of the military. (U.S. Army Photo by Alun Thomas, USAREC Public Affairs)

I Serve Too! Don’t Judge!

A sheep rests in a field of dried grass June 15, 2021, at Travis Air Force Base, California. The natural resources office use livestock grazing as an effective land management tool. The animals can easily clear land on steep hillsides and rough rocky terrain, and eliminates the need to dispose of the debris and the use of noisy machinery saving both time and money. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Heide Couch)

Sailors On Parade in Texas!

Rear Adm. Cynthia A. Kuehner, commander, Naval Medical Forces Support Command, joined by Capt. Gerald T. DeLong, commanding officer, Navy Medical Research Unit San Antonio and Sailors and Coast Guardsmen representing the Sea Services wave to the crowd during the Texas Cavaliers Fiesta River Parade June 21, 2021, San Antonio, Texas. The parade is one of key events during Fiesta San Antonio and dates back to 1941. It runs along the River Walk in downtown San Antonio. Fiesta began as a one-time parade (Battle of Flowers) in 1891, to honor the memory of the heroes of the Alamo and the Battle of San Jacinto, has grown into a celebration of San Antonio's rich and diverse cultures. Military representatives participate in receptions, parades, pilgrimages and memorials.

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[lightman]

Happy hump day and St. John’s Day Eve!

[The Mayor]

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June 24

Sharing Your Faith

Bible in a Year:

• Job 1–2
• Acts 7:22–43

My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.

2 Corinthians 12:9

When author and evangelist Becky Pippert lived in Ireland, she longed to share the good news of Jesus with Heather, who’d done her nails for two years. But Heather hadn’t seemed remotely interested. Feeling unable to start a conversation, Becky prayed before her appointment.

While Heather worked on her nails, Becky flipped through an old magazine and paused at a picture of one of the models. When Heather asked why she was so riveted, Becky told her the photograph was of a close friend who’d years before been a Vogue cover model. Becky shared some of her friend’s story of coming to faith in God, which Heather listened to with rapt attention.

Becky left for a trip, and later when she returned to Ireland, she learned that Heather had moved to a new location. Becky reflected, “I had asked God to provide an opportunity to share the gospel, and He did!”

Becky looked to God for help in her weakness, inspired by the apostle Paul. When Paul was weak and pleaded with God to remove the thorn in his flesh, the Lord said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness” (2 Corinthians 12:9). Paul had learned to rely on God in all things—the big and the small.

When we depend on God to help us love those around us, we too will find opportunities to share our faith authentically.

Reflect & Pray

When has God helped you to share your faith with someone? How could you pray for someone today whom you wish would come to know God?

Loving Jesus, You work through my weaknesses to bring glory to Your Father. Move in my life today, that I might share Your good news of grace.

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[PROCON]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman, and happy St John’s Day Eve!!

Finally the week is over the hump.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

And we made it through hump day...hurrah for us!

Hope your week is going well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Blue still on a roll of togetherness?

Penny enjoying spring and early summer?

We are still playing with overcast and low ceilings and no rain.

[left that other site]

I’ve been riding every day!

Except yesterday when we had a MONSOON.

The torrential rain did clear the air though.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...what a beautiful flag we have.

[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]

In first....lightman grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

Thanking all our troops
...and praying for their safety
They do whatever it takes to keep us safe.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Riding every day...can’t beat that!!

[The Mayor]

Things are going OK Kathy, thank you for asking.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day’s here. Any chance for early bedtime tonight?