FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 17 February 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Mushrooms Falling From The Sky!

U.S. Air Force tactical air control party (TACP) specialists assigned to Detachment 1, 3rd Air Support Operations Squadron descend over Malemute Drop Zone during airborne training at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Feb. 10, 2022. Air Force special warfare Airmen and Alaska Army National Guardsmen from the 207th Aviation Troop Command conducted the training to demonstrate airborne and mission-readiness skills in an arctic environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Alejandro Peña)

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Water Survival Training Success!

The 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-U.S. Combined Division hosts cadets from the Korean Military Academy to receive water survival training Feb. 15, 2022 on Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The cadets received the training in preparation for the upcoming Sandhurst Military Skills Competition hosted at West Point, New York. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Kade M. Bowers)

Toxicology Suits? So No Sumo Wrestling Suits?

Airmen of the In Place Patient Decon Team, 8th Medical Group, perform buddy checks on their toxicological protective suit during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Jan. 28, 2022. The protective suit paired with a powered air purifying respirator keeps IPPD members safe as they work to decontaminate potential Wolf Pack casualties. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Staff Sgt. Steven M. Adkins)

Sailors With Guns! Oh Noes!!

PHILIPPINE SEA (Feb. 11, 2022) Seaman Erik Rodriguez, from New York, fires an M16 rifle during a live-fire exercise on the flight deck of Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance (DDG 111). Abraham Lincoln Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability through alliances and partnerships while serving as a ready-response force in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Taylor Crenshaw)

Coast Guard Visits Fiji!

The crew of the Coast Guard Cutter Stratton conducts patrols in Fiji's exclusive economic zone with Fijian law enforcement personnel, February, 2022. The Coast Guard’s mission to combat IUU fishing is essential in protecting maritime governance and a rules-based international order to ensure a free and open Indo-Pacific. (U.S. Coast Guard photo courtesy of the CGC Stratton)

Aggressor Squadron Releasing Flares! Take That Putin!

Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 18th Aggressor Squadron, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, release flares over the Pacific Ocean during exercise Cope North, Feb. 10, 2022. The Aggressor Squadron prepares combat Air Force, joint and allied aircrews through challenging, realistic threat replication, training, test support, academics and feedback. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Matthew Lotz)

USMC Doing Hikes On Hawaii! Tough Job!

U.S. Marines with Marine Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Squadron (VMU) 3, pose for a group photo during a conditioning hike at Marine Corps Base Hawaii, Hawaii, Feb. 11, 2022. VMU-3 conducted the hike to increase physical fitness levels, improve confidence & proficiency of issued gear and build esprit de corps. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Dalton J. Payne)

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Thursday,
February 17, 2022

Being Seen

Read: Acts 9:26–30

When he came to Jerusalem, he tried to join the disciples, but they were all afraid of him, not believing that he really was a disciple. Acts 9:26

In an article on mentoring, Hannah Schell explains that mentors need to support, challenge, and inspire, but “first, and perhaps foremost, a good mentor sees you. . . . Recognition, not in terms of awards or publicity but in the sense of simply ‘being seen,’ is a basic human need.” People need to be recognized, known, and believed in.

In the New Testament, Barnabas, whose name means “Son of Encouragement,” had a knack for “seeing” people around him. In Acts 9, he was willing to give Saul a chance when the other disciples “were all afraid of him” (v. 26). Saul (also called Paul; 13:9) had a history of persecuting believers in Jesus (8:3), so they didn’t think “he really was a disciple” (9:26).

Later, Paul and Barnabas had a disagreement over whether to take Mark with them to “visit the believers in all the towns where [they’d] preached” (15:36). Paul didn’t think it was wise to bring Mark along because he’d deserted them earlier. Interestingly, Paul later asked for Mark’s assistance: “Get Mark and bring him with you, because he is helpful to me in my ministry” (2 Timothy 4:11).

Barnabas took time to “see” both Paul and Mark. Perhaps we’re in Barnabas’ position to recognize potential in another person or we’re that individual in need of a spiritual mentor. May we ask God to lead us to those we can encourage and those who will encourage us. — Julie Schwab

How have you been encouraged by someone who believed in you? How can you help others who need encouragement?

Father, help me to see and encourage others.

Learn more about what it means to lead and encourage others at https://odbu.org/courses/ML102?utm_source=FEBRUARY+17+ODB+&utm_medium=EMAIL+AND+APP&utm_campaign=ML102+Leadership+Basics

Bible in a year: Leviticus 21–22; Matthew 28

[lightman]

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

[Army Air Corps]

In.

[PROCON]

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

[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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Hi everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Were you able to get your work finished last night or did the connectivity issues go on and on?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

I spent half my day thinking it was Thursday...DUH! It’s only hump day, but we made it through.

We are having rain and ice...it is ugly right now. Thank goodness I didn’t have to go out today...accidents all over town. I hope tomorrow is better.

Are you warming up?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...

We must always remember those serving and those who have served.

And you are so right...we MUST remember the fallen.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, AAC...weather all good? Everyone seems to be having weather problems of some sort.

[luvie]

NEVER forget the sacrifices they make for US!

[Army Air Corps]

Just a light rain here, but a cold front is coming through...

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we must remember.

Hope your snow is all gone. We keep getting snow dumps, and then warm weather. Today is rain. YUCK! And another storm on the way.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Hope all is well there. I just heard thunder for the first time in 6 months. LOL! We’ll see if it’s a false alarm. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

1st!!

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

All’s well here for now. We’ll see if I can say the same tomorrow evening after the storms blow through.
Warm and blustery today when I took Bella to her new vet for her monthly shot, then went to pick up my new glasses. Those have to go back because they aren’t going to work out. The prescription is very complex and difficult and they never get it right the first time.

I saw a narrow stripe of rain and storms moving your way a little while ago. Hoping you’re getting a splash of rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

lightman!!

2nd!!