FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 05 August 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Lighting Up The Skies!

The Aeroshell Aerobatic Team performs formation flight demonstrations during EAA AirVenture’s Oshkosh 2021 night show, at Wittman Regional Airport, WI, July 31 2021. The airshow celebrates aviation history and heritage while featuring multiple types of military aircraft to showcase combat simulations in homage to the World War II, Korean and Vietnam eras. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Peter Reft)

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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.

You Want To Be The Best? Crawl in Sand!

Spc. Daniel Olmedia, an XVIII CORPS Soldier, attacks the low crawl portion of the Obstacle Course event during the first day of the 2021 Forces Command Best Warrior Competition at Fort Riley KS, Aug 2. Thirteen noncommissioned officers and twelve Soldiers are competing in a five-day competition representing the best in U.S. Army Forces Command at Fort Riley, KS, Aug 2-6. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Brandon Bruer, 19th Public Affairs Detachment)

Space Force Is A Go!!

Past and present leadership of 14th Air Force, the Combined Force Space Component Command and Combined Space Operations Center help cut the ribbon of the new, state-of-the-art CFSCC and CSpOC building at Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA, Aug. 2, 2021. Pictured here (L to R) are: Chief Master Sgt. Michael Dixon, senior enlisted leader for Space Delta 5 and the CSpOC; Brig. Gen. Michael Conley, CFSCC deputy commander; Gen. (ret.) William Shelton, former 14th Air Force and Air Force Space Command commander; Maj. Gen. DeAnna Burt, CFSCC commander; Col. Monique DeLauter, Space Delta 5 commander and CSpOC director; and Chief Master Sgt. Grange Coffin, CFSCC command senior enlisted leader. (U.S. Space Force photo by Airman First Class Tiarra Sibley)

Happy 100th Birthday, Sailor!

BOSTON (Aug. 2, 2021) Navy Talent Acquisition Group New England Sailors (from left) Chief Gas Turbine Systems Technician Scott Dixon, Aviation Boatswain's Mate 1st Class Silvio Osorio, Engineman 1st Class 1 David Archer, Personnel Specialist 1st Class Donyea Holloway and Chief Navy Career Counselor Kimberly Carroll honor Boston native, Navy World War II veteran Paul A. Bartlett's for his 100th birthday. Bartlett served aboard USS LST-120 that earned two battle stars for amphibious operations in the Pacific. (U.S. Navy photo by Chief Mass Communication Specialist Joshua Wahl/Released)

Look At The Horseys! Oh! Happy Retirement!

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Timothy French takes his final post ride, alongside his wife Marisa, at Joint Base San Antonio – Fort Sam Houston, Texas on July 23, 2021. Concluding his tour of duty at U.S. Army North, he will officially retire from the Army after 20 years of honorable service in February 2022, where he will join his family in Germany. (U.S. Army photo by Charlotte Reavis)

Don’t Know What They’re Doing, but Cool Photo!

U.S. Marines with Force Reconnaissance Platoon, 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), conduct a deck shoot aboard amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) in the Coral Sea on July 31, 2021. The deck shoot consisted of reconnaissance Marines practicing close quarter combat drills and multi target engagements to remain proficient for future real-world situations. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of the America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operation to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Karis Mattingly)

USMC! No other caption needed!

Col. Bradley Ward, Recruit Training Regiment Commanding Officer, leads the motivational run for Marines of 3rd Recruit Training Battalion aboard MCRD Parris Island, SC. July 29, 2021. Ward graduated from Parris Island in 1988 and returned to serve as a drill instructor aboard the depot before making the decision to become a Marine Corps officer. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Dana Beesley)

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[Biggirl]

Hi!

[lightman]

Happy hump day!

[SkyDancer]

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[The Mayor]

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August 5

Greatness

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 68–69
• Romans 8:1–21

Anyone who wants to be first must be the very last, and the servant of all.

Mark 9:35

Cuthbert is a much-loved figure in northern England. Responsible for evangelizing much of the area in the seventh century, Cuthbert counseled monarchs and influenced state affairs; and after his death, the city of Durham was built in his honor. But Cuthbert’s legacy is great in more ways than these.

After a plague ravaged the region, Cuthbert once toured affected towns offering solace. Readying to leave one village, he checked if there was anyone left to pray for. There was—a woman, clutching a child. She had already lost one son, and the child she held was nearing death too. Cuthbert took the fevered boy in his arms, prayed for him, and kissed his forehead. “Do not fear,” he told her, “for no one else of your household will die.” The boy reportedly lived.

Jesus once took a small boy into his arms to give a lesson on greatness, saying, “Whoever welcomes one of these little children in my name welcomes me” (Mark 9:37). To “welcome” someone in Jewish culture meant to serve them, the way a host welcomes a guest. Since children were to serve adults and not be served, the idea must’ve been shocking. Jesus’ point? True greatness resides in serving the smallest and lowliest (v. 35).

A counselor to monarchs. An influencer of history. A city built in his honor. But perhaps heaven records Cuthbert’s legacy more like this: A mother noticed. A forehead kissed. A humble life reflecting his Master.

Reflect & Pray

When you think of a “great” person in history, what image comes to mind? How can you pursue Jesus’ kind of greatness today?

Dear God, help me to humbly serve others.

[PROCON]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Biggirl...we made it thru hump day. Hope your week is going well.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, lightman, and to you as well...Happy Hump Day!!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

I see you survived through Hump Day. Any chance for a breather this evening?

That shot of the Aeroshell Aerobatic Team is VERY cool!

[mountainlion]

I can identify with the guy that is going to retire. I will have been retired 14 years this month. Life is good and it cooled off also. Now to burn my mask.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...now that you are home, hope you have nice weather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Well...we made it thru hump day. Hurrah for us!

Did you get your mixer done?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, Pro...remembering them at work and at play.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Oh yeah, we are. Dry and hot - well mid to upper 80’s but heck, it’s summer right? Global warming season.

[luvie]

Remember our troops,
and pray for their safety.
They do it ALL for us!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how are your carpets doing? Dry yet?

Are you and Blue able to spend any time together of late?