FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 03 March 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Feeding Our Troops At 19 Below Zero!

Breakfast items are set in trays inside a mobile kitchen trailer in Helena, Montana, Feb. 2, 2022. The Soldiers had to endure temperatures as low as minus 19 while providing food for the fighting force as part of the Phillip. A. Connelly Active Field Competition. The Field Competition puts all aspects of a culinary team’s field capabilities under a microscope to include food quality, creativity and proficiency. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Jordan S. Worthy)

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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.

Moving Supplies For The Greatest Military In The World!

Beginning in late February, the 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, from Fort Bliss, Texas, began arriving in Korea as the next rotational armored brigade combat team to support 2nd Infantry Division/ROK-US Combined Division and Eighth Army. 1/1 ABCT's tracked vehicles and other equipment arrived at the port in Busan, and will move forward to their final destination via the Korean rail system. (Photo by Kevin Bell)

Until The Last One Comes Home, Our Search Continues!

U.S. Air Force Capt. Jenavee Viernes and U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer David Hanaumi, assigned to the Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency (DPAA), dry-screen dirt collected from an excavated unit during operations in Lampang Province, Thailand, Feb.18, 2022. This mission is DPAA’s effort to locate a missing service member from a crash site during World War II. DPAA’s mission is to achieve the fullest possible accounting for missing and unaccounted-for U.S. personnel to their families and the nation. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Michael O'Neal)

Israel: A Friend Of America!!

Two Israeli Air Force F-15s salute a B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 69th Expeditionary Bomb Squadron at RAF Fairford, England, during a mission in the Middle East, Feb. 14, 2022. Several allied nations take part in the U.S. Strategic Command deployment in order to build stronger relationships with U.S. Allies and partners to improve multi-national air power capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Wright)

USCG Looking Sharp!

GULF OF OMAN (February 26, 2022) From the left, U.S. Coast Guard Fast response cutters Glen Harris (WPC 1144), Wrangel (WPB 1332), Emlen Tunnel (WPC 1145), and Maui (WPB 1304), transit in formation in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 26. The four ships are deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations to help ensure maritime security and stability in the Middle East region. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Deandre Dawkins)

Saying Goodbye To Daddy!

The Idaho Army National Guard Aviation Group deployed a small unit to the AFRICOM Area of Responsibility in support of Operation Enduring Freedom on Feb. 23, 2022. The unit will deploy for less than a year. The small unit is based at Gowen Field and flies the C-12 Huron aircraft. (U.S. National Guard photo by Master Sgt. Becky Vanshur)

We Salute Those That Believe Guns Are A Better Deterrent Than Talking To Terrorists!

Georgia Air National Guardsmen and members of the 165th Strategic Response Team at the 165th Security Forces Squadron, Georgia Air National Guard, complete dry firing drills during weapon training on Feb. 10, 2022 in the mobility room at the 165th Airlift Wing in Savannah, Georgia. The SRT is made up of a group of 165th SFS Airmen who are subject-matter experts in responding to situations requiring a specific strategy and specialized training. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Caila Arahood)

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Thursday,
March 3, 2022

Encouraged in God

Read: 1 Samuel 23:15–24

Saul’s son Jonathan went to David . . . and helped him find strength in God. 1 Samuel 23:16

In 1925, Langston Hughes, an aspiring writer working as a busboy at a hotel, discovered that a poet he admired (Vachel Lindsey) was staying there as a guest. Hughes shyly slipped Lindsey some of his own poetry, which Lindsey later praised enthusiastically at a public reading. Lindsey’s encouragement resulted in Hughes receiving a university scholarship, furthering him on his way to his own successful writing career.

A little encouragement can go a long way, especially when God is in it. Scripture tells of an incident when David was on the run from King Saul, who was trying “to take his life.” Saul’s son Jonathan sought David out “and helped him find strength in God. ‘Don’t be afraid,’ he said. ‘My father Saul will not lay a hand on you. You will be king over Israel’ ” (1 Samuel 23:15–17).

Jonathan was right. David would be king. The key to the effective encouragement Jonathan offered is found in the simple phrase “in God” (v. 16). Through Jesus, God gives us “eternal encouragement and good hope” (2 Thessalonians 2:16). As we humble ourselves before Him, He lifts us as no other can.

All around us are people who need the encouragement God gives. If we seek them out as Jonathan sought David and gently point them to God through a kind word or action, He’ll do the rest. Regardless of what this life may hold, a bright future in eternity awaits those who trust in Him. — James Banks

How did someone provide special encouragement to you in your faith journey? What can you do to strengthen someone’s faith today?

Loving God, there’s nothing like the encouragement You give. Please give me opportunities to help others find new strength in You.

Bible in a year: Numbers 28–30; Mark 8:22–38

[lightman]

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

[Scarlett156]

Fascinating!

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! G-d bless our military (although I pray they don’t get involved in Ukraine).

[PROCON]

Good evening Kathy and thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[TigerHawk]

Hello Kathy,

Great pix! Especially the breakfast table. But I don’t see any CHIPPED BEEF ON TOAST, the famous SOS. I loved that stuff! Thought it was great. Gorged myself on it every chance I got. Never heard of it before I enlisted. Contrary to popular myth, I don’t recall anyone not liking it.

Wish I had some now!!! Lots of it!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

GOOD EVENING, TIGERHAWK...WE HAD IT WHEN I WAS A KID. I LIKED IT.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[Beowulf9]

Thank you for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy :)

May God bless them where ever they may go.

[luvie]

Never Forget Our Troops
They do the stuff that keeps us safe and free!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! Have things gone a little more smoothly this week?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

I’m lovin’ that graphic!

Has it gotten as hot as you dreaded or is that still to come? It was a prefect day here and we wish it could stick around for a long time. Not in the cards just yet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day. It’s been quite the week so far.

Hope your back is not misbehaving too badly, and you are staying warm.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

I love it too! It was almost perfect today. Friday is when it’s going to be over 80....and thank goodness that’s the only day it’ll be that warm.

Glad you had a perfect day too. Did y’all get all the cleaning done for the TV show? Did they do the show today or next week. Can’t remember. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...how is your stove doing? Full resting mode?

We must never forget our fallen and our vets and those serving.

We are breaking records...more than 18 straight days above freezing during the day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, Scarlett156. Our troops at work and play.