FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 22 July 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Happy Birthday, Ima!

NAVAL STATION MAYPORT, Fla. (July 21, 2021) Ima Black, the widow of Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy Delbert D. Black, rides in an MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to the "Airwolves" of Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 40 as it flies over Naval Station Mayport, July 21, 2021, in celebration of her 100th birthday. Ima Black, an honorary Master Chief Petty Officer, is the ship sponsor for the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119). (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Anderson W. Branch/Released)

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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.

Sailors: Sail The Seven Seas and Cook for Ronald McDonald Too!

Sailors assigned to USS Nimitz (CVN 68) and members from the Flint Group speak with Jakelle Hoffman, Development Director of the Ronald McDonald House of the Red River Valley during a community relations event in Fargo, North Dakota July 19, 2021. The event was part of Fargo Navy Week, bringing Sailors from different Navy units across the U.S. to conduct focused outreach with members of the community. Navy Weeks consist of a series of events coordinated by the Navy Office of Community Outreach designed to give Americans an opportunity to learn about the Navy, its people, and its importance to national security and prosperity. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Emilia Hilliard)

We’re Doing Drills. This Isn’t For Fun. We Repeat: We Are Not Having Fun!

U.S. Army Green Berets assigned to 2nd Battalion, 1st Special Forces Group (Airborne), move kayaks through the shallows to perform a clandestine resupply at a marked location during Forager 21 in Saipan, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, July 21, 2021. Special Forces Soldiers wear everyday clothes and use nonmilitary vehicles for low visibility operations where they must remain inconspicuous. Forager 21 enhances our ability to dynamically employ forces to address the full range of security concerns in support of our regional alliances and international agreements across all domains: land, air, sea, space and cyber. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Paul Sale) (This photo has been altered for security purposes.)

Preparing The Next Generation To Learn How To Defend America!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Roberto Mercado, a pilot assigned to the 134th Fighter Squadron, 158th Fighter Wing, answers a question during a group tour of the Vermont Air National Guard base, South Burlington, Vt., June 18, 2021. The tour showcased a cross-section of base missions including the fire department, explosive ordnance disposal, munitions, security forces, and an interactive discussion with a pilot near an F-35. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard D. Mekkri)

USMC and Other Stuff In This Photo! Semper Fi!

Barracks Marines march on to the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Marine Corps War Memorial, Arlington, VA, June 15 2021. The guest of honor for the evening was Ms. Kimberly Jackson, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Force Readiness, and Brig. Gen. Peter D. Huntley, Director, Operations Division, Plans, Policies and Operations, was the hosting official. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by LCpl. Mark Morales)

Our Idea Of Physical Fitness Test: From The Couch!

Physical fitness tests resumed again this month after the pandemic put them on hold for more than a year. Sometimes getting back to speed in physical fitness begins with a few steps in the right direction. Those steps change the view and create results. (Photo by Staff Sgt. Treven Cannon)

Baptizing Army Style!

1st LT. Joel Nelson (Chaplain candidate) baptizes Spc. Clark, Brandon assigned to Regimental Engineer Squadron, 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment, while training at Fort Hood, Texas. (Photo by U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Arturo Guzman)

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[The Mayor]

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July 22

Seeking God’s Help

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 31–32
• Acts 23:16–35

We will stand in your presence . . . and will cry out to you in our distress.

2 Chronicles 20:9

For five years in the late 1800s, grasshoppers descended on Minnesota, destroying the crops. Farmers tried trapping the grasshoppers in tar and burning their fields to kill the eggs. Feeling desperate, and on the brink of starvation, many people sought a statewide day of prayer, yearning to seek God’s help together. The governor relented, setting aside April 26 to pray.

In the days after the collective prayer, the weather warmed and the eggs started to come to life. But then four days later a drop in temperature surprised and delighted many, for the freezing temperatures killed the larvae. Minnesotans once again would harvest their crops of corn, wheat, and oats.

Prayer was also behind the saving of God’s people during the reign of King Jehoshaphat. When the king learned that a vast army was coming against him, he called God’s people to pray and fast. The people reminded God how He’d saved them in times past. And Jehoshaphat said that if calamity came upon them, “whether the sword of judgment, or plague or famine,” they would cry out to God knowing that He would hear and save them (2 Chronicles 20:9).

God rescued His people from the invading armies, and He hears us when we cry out to Him in distress. Whatever your concern—whether a relationship issue or something threatening from the natural world—lift it to God in prayer. Nothing is too hard for Him.

Reflect & Pray

How has God answered your prayers? What situations in your life or in the world could you commit to Him today?

Creator God, You made the world and all that’s in it. Please restore order and save Your people, whom You love.

[mylife]

found some stuff on the jukebox...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u85dKQzCjBs&list=RDu85dKQzCjBs&start_radio=1&rv=u85dKQzCjBs&t=86

[PROCON]

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

[lightman]

Happy hump day!

Honor those serving.
Thank those who served.
NEVER forget the fallen!

[mylife]

oh dear!!!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWKFBShKcVw

[Biggirl]

Hi!

[Theophilous Meatyard III]

I was forward deployed and loved it. Homeported in Naples, Italy, and chased Russian subs.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it! Hump day is behind us. Hope your week has gone well, and your back is behaving less badly.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, my, and thanks for the tune.

Is your summer going well?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...how’s Hilarywith1l doing these days? Still able to work from home?

Any of you near any fires?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, the girl is doing fine, still working from home. She's doing a lot of camping outings with friends.

We do have a bit of smoke from the fires but next month usually is the worst.

Howz things your way?

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I see it’s been raining at the airport today. Has any of it fallen at your house as well?
All three duck families still showing up for meals? :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

We are getting just a bit of rain...today added to a couple days ago is almost a whole half inch. We need lots more, but will take what we can get.

radu tracked down the source of our hazy skies...smoke from Siberian fires; not the first time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Glad you’re getting some rain even if it isn’t a lot. Every little bit counts. We’ve been getting a few tenths each day and have gotten a little over 6 inches this month.
Now we get a dry spell and it’s going to be HOT. Highs in the 90s with the heat index a hundred-plus. Ugh!

It sounds like we’re all getting smoke these days. We’re getting it from out west and Canada. Very hazy here today.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...thanks. We made it through another hump day.

We will never forget.