FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 10 March 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Spartan Fury! Marines Should Be In Charge of Naming Training Exercises! Geeky Stuff Still Sounds Tough!

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division participate in a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear training exercise during Spartan Fury 22.1 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, March 5, 2022. Spartan Fury is a Battalion level training exercise designed to refine long-range communications through naval asset integration, mission processing from battalion to firing sections, and 21st Century Foraging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia G. Knapp)

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Cool and Scary At The Same Time!

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarret, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron jumpmaster, observes Bangladesh armed forces members as they jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a high altitude, low opening (HALO) jump as part of Exercise Cope South 2022, Feb. 22, 2022, over Bangladesh. U.S. and Bangladesh air forces (BAF) conducted static line and HALO jumps during the exercise. The bilateral exercise provides an opportunity for Pacific Air Forces and the BAF to strengthen their relationship and enhance interoperability, to operate more effectively together when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Dude, We’re just Here For The Food! Get On With It!

The 232nd Combat Training Squadron celebrated the re-designation of their unit at Freedom Park, Nellis AFB, Nev. on 4 March, 2022. The 232nd CTS has transitioned from flying and maintaining remotely piloted aircraft systems to supporting operational testing and maintenance of F-22 and F-35 aircraft. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Garrett Wake

Heroes Honoring Heroes!!

U.S. Army Chaplain Col. Brett Charsky (left) and Chaplains Assistant Sgt. Clayton Merchant, Vermont National Guard, stand in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, Mar. 6, 2022. U.S. Army Soldiers from the Vermont National Guard traveled to the Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Denis Nunez)

Wicked Cool!

Bangladesh air force (BAF) C-130 pilot, Flight Lieutenant Araf Billah, adjusts night vision goggles in preparation for a night sortie during Exercise Cope South 2022, Feb. 24, 2022, at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh. U.S. Air Force and BAF pilots exchanged techniques for flying in low light conditions as part of the exercise. Exercise Cope South is a bi-annual Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise, intended to enhance U.S. and Bangladesh forces’ ability to operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Ice Fishing Should Be Allowed During Ice Exercises!

220304-N-ON977-1137 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 4, 2022) – Sailors, Marines, Royal Canadian Navy and United Kingdom Royal Navy raise the national ensign, Canada national flag and United Kingdom national flag at Ice Camp Queenfish during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred Coffield/Released)

Cutie With Her Daddy!

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brock Cochran, Cyber Systems Operator assigned to the 178th Operational Support Squadron shares a moment with his daughter, Quinn, on March 6, 2022 while waiting for the Call to Duty ceremony to begin at the 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio. The Airmen are scheduled to deploy to support U.S. Central Command operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Colin Simpson)

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[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Thursday,
March 10, 2022

Revelation and Reassurance

Read: Philippians 4:1–7

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

Baby-gender reveals in 2019 were dramatic. In July, a video showed a car emitting blue smoke to indicate, “It’s a boy!” In September, a crop-duster plane in Texas dumped hundreds of gallons of pink water to announce, “It’s a girl!” There was another “reveal,” though, that uncovered significant things about the world these children will grow up in. At the conclusion of 2019, YouVersion revealed that the most shared, highlighted, and bookmarked verse of the year on its online and mobile Bible app was Philippians 4:6, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

That’s quite the revelation. People are anxious about many things these days—from the needs of our sons and daughters, to the myriad ways family and friends are divided, to natural catastrophes and wars. But in the middle of all these worries, the good news is that many people cling to a verse that says, “Do not be anxious about anything.” Furthermore, those same people encourage others as well as themselves to present every request to God “in every situation.” The mindset that doesn’t ignore but faces life’s anxieties is one of “thanksgiving.”

The verse that didn’t make “verse of the year” but follows it is—“And the peace of God . . . will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (v. 7). That’s quite the reassurance! — John Blase

What are two or three situations you’re worried about? How might reflecting on the ways God’s peace has carried you in the past be helpful?   

Jesus, some days and weeks and years feel overwhelming. Thank You for Your peace, which guards me yesterday, today, and forever.

Bible in a year: Deuteronomy 11–13; Mark 12:1–27

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It must have been a rough start to the week. I hope Hump Day means a chance to catch your breath tonight.

[luvie]

Remember our troops for sure
...because they are the ones who keep us safe and free!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we MUST remember them, and doubly so in these uncertain times.

[SkyDancer]

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[mylife]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...have the storms passed you by yet?

A couple more inches of snow today...heavy snow, but it shoveled off the deck in sheets. Cool to watch.

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! So happy to see our army!

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

We didn’t have any storms here when the front passed through last night. Just hours of steady rainfall that gave us 1.7 inch. Cloudy and chilly today but it SUPPOSED to warm up a little tomorrow and Friday. Snow Friday night. BRRRRR

I saw you got more snow today. It looks pretty coming down as long as it’s somewhere else. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is your snow still melting? Is your “area” snow free yet so Penny can step outside?

We had more snow, but the days are still above freezing.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day.

Are you warming up yet? Snow starting to melt?

It’s melting in the daytime here, then snowing at night. *sigh* I’m tired of this cycle.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’m hoping the rough part is over with the printing of checks late today.

It was going pretty smoothly til this morning. I had to spend at least 3 hours in the morning, and another 2 hours in the afternoon trying to make the garnishments do what they were supposed to...a VERY frustrating day. But, finally, everything balanced.

Tonight is a “no work” zone” and early to bed with a good book.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Those garnishments are getting to be a real pain lately. Worse than they've been all along. At least you managed to get them done.

Tonight is a "no work" zone" and early to bed with a good book.

GOOD!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...we will remember them.