FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 09 October 2021

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Ooh Rah! Semper Fi!

New Marines of Bravo Company, 1st Recruit Training Battalion, march in formation during a graduation ceremony at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego, Aug. 20, 2021. The guides that lead each platoon wore their Dress Blue Alphas to stand out from the rest of the Marines, because they stood out as the best during recruit training. Graduation took place at the completion of the 13-week transformation including training for drill, marksmanship, basic combat skills and Marines Corps customs and traditions. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Grace J. Kindred)

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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.

Bazooka’s name comes from popular 1940s comedian’s musical instrument!

KOREA - U.S. Soldiers fire a M20 "Superbazooka" during the Korean War. The M20 was developed at Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois to penetrate the Soviet made T-34 tank armor that was being used by the North Korean Army. Photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corinna Baltos

Refuel and See Alaska At The Same Time!

A U.S. Air Force F-15C Eagle assigned to the 44th Fighter Squadron from Kadena Air Base, Japan, refuels from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker, also from Kadena, after refueling during RED FLAG-Alaska 21-3 over the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex, Alaska, Aug. 18, 2021. The strength of the Joint Pacific Alaska Range Complex is its expansive co-located air and land ranges as well as a significant potential for co-located air and sea ranges. RF-A 21-3 is a Pacific Air Forces-sponsored exercise designed to provide realistic training in a simulated combat environment. A series of commander-directed field training exercises provide joint offensive counter-air, interdiction, close air support, and large force employment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Andrew Britten)

I Got This!

210815-N-MR124-1206 PACIFIC OCEAN (Aug. 15, 2021) A Sailor aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) fires a shot line to Lewis and Clark-class dry cargo and ammunition ship USNS Matthew Perry (T-AKE 9), right, during a simultaneous replenishment-at-sea with USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112). O’Kane is deployed supporting Commander, Task Force (CTF) 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest forward-deployed DESRON and U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Elisha Smith)

Welcome Home, Subbmariners!

APRA HARBOR, Guam (August 20, 2021) - The Los Angeles-class fast attack submarine USS Oklahoma City (SSN 723) returns to U.S. Naval Base Guam following a regularly-scheduled deployment. Oklahoma City conducted surveillance, training, and other critical missions in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Curtis D. Spencer)

Big Brother Program! Our military does everything!

Army Capt. Michael Coy, the Drug Demand Reduction Outreach State Prevention Coordinator for Florida National Guard’s Counterdrug Program joins his Little for lunch at an elementary school in St. Johns County, Florida. Through the Big Brothers Big Sisters program, Coy has mentored this boy for the last two years.

Ready To Go From Anywhere!

U.S. Marine Corps MV-22B’s with Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 265 (Reinforced), 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), prepare for take-off aboard the amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6), in the Philippine Sea Aug. 17, 2021. The MV-22B provides combatant commanders with extended range and flexibility for a wide range of missions. The 31st MEU is operating aboard ships of America Expeditionary Strike Group in the 7th fleet area of operations 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 Staff Sgt. John Tetrault)

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Thursday,
October 7, 2021

Current Battles

Read: Philippians 3:12–16; 4:1–2

If on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you. Philippians 3:15

When you plug in your toaster, you benefit from the results of a bitter feud from the late nineteenth century. Back then, inventors Thomas Edison and Nikola Tesla battled over which was the best kind of electricity for development: direct current (DC), like the current that goes from a battery to a flashlight; or alternating current (AC), which we get from an electrical outlet.

Eventually, Tesla’s AC ideas powered through and have been used to provide electricity for homes, businesses, and communities around the world. AC is much more efficient at sending electricity across great distances and proved to be the wiser choice.

Sometimes we need wisdom as we face issues of concern between believers in Jesus (see Romans 14:1–12). The apostle Paul called us to seek God’s help for clarity in such matters. He said, “If on some point you think differently, that too God will make clear to you” (Philippians 3:15). A few verses later, we see the results of two people who let a difference divide them—a conflict that grieved Paul: “I plead with Euodia and I plead with Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord” (4:2).

Whenever a disagreement starts to tear us apart, may we seek God’s grace and wisdom in the Scriptures, the counsel of mature believers, and power of prayer. Let’s strive to “be of the same mind” in Him (v. 2). — Dave Branon

How can you apply God’s grace and wisdom to a current battle of personal preferences? Why is prayer vital as you face this conflict?

Dear God, life is complicated. I have a situation, and I’m not sure which way to go. Please help me discern, with the help of the Holy Spirit, what to do next.

Bible in a year: Isaiah 28–29; Philippians 3

[PROCON]

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

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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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Ready for a chance to catch your breath this evening?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made through hump day...hurrah for us!!

Hope your week is going as scheduled and Heath is doing a great job welding.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...our troops at work and play! We WILL remember them!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is your weather allowing you and Blue to still share time together?

It’s been raining off and on all day, and REALLY raining leaves. My deck and driveway are completely covered again.

[luvie]

Never let an opportunity go by
when you can say "Thank You".

[mylife]

go expeditionary forces!!

[PROCON]

Yo radu!

I meant to ask you if the crops are all harvested?

Has the rain affected the harvest very much?

Not much my way, the cool weather has quickly overtaken any more warm weather we've had, going to be into the 30's here shortly and the heater has been coming on here in the mornings.'60's and cooler during the days.

[mylife]

I am beginning to forget, I held a TS courier card and they handcuffed that **** to your wrist, but were did I deliverer it? I think it was a bunker in Hi, but cant remember anymore

strange times in Casablanca..

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K7fsdEQTYUk

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

We owe them all so much.

I hope your day’s been a good one. It’s been a bit soggy and stormy here.

[mylife]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJ-PI2YTo9Q

[mylife]

I saw Cale do this LP at the Spirit club, Todd Rundegren showed up an played with Cale unannounced, it was amazing

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu....leaves are EVERYWHERE!!!! Rain off and on all day. Sadly I brought my rain gauge in when it snowed. Maybe I better put it back out for a week or so.

Any harvesting started yet on the farm?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

A lot of the crops around here have been harvested but there are still a lot of fields waiting their turns, including ours. Spring weather was screwy this year and a lot of fields were planted late.

And yes, the rain has affected harvest. We had some yesterday, had a lot today, and expect more tomorrow. After that, we get a long dry stretch.
These halts hurt the yield because when corn and soybeans are ready, they’re READY. They’ll drop their kernels/beans if not harvested at the right time. I’ve seen fields that were harvested a few weeks ago and they’re full of fresh, new plants coming up from what was dropped while the farmers had to wait for it to be dry enough to get back to work. A big loss for them.

Our cotton still has a ways to go. The leaves are still mostly green but are dying and turning brown. Still have a few weeks to go.

Brrrr! Getting right nippy up there, isn’t it? We aren’t nearly that chilly yet. Our lows are in the 60s for the most part though we’ve had a couple of nights in the 50s. Our highs have been in the 70s the past few days but will be back in the low 80s starting this weekend. Our first freeze is usually around Halloween.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Not surprising you have a lot of leaves on the ground. It’s been pretty windy up there along with the rain you’ve had. Lake Hood’s choppy and there are fewer leaves on the trees.

We had some pretty good storms here earlier this evening but things have calmed down a lot. Still raining with occasional flashes of lightning. Almost 2 inches of rain in the gauge.

The cotton still has a few weeks to go before it’s ready to harvest. *sigh*