FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 28 April 2022

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew and FRiend

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

NFL Saluting Our Troops!

NFL players Andrew Beck, tight end for the Denver Broncos, Demetric Felton Jr. running back for the Cleveland Browns, and Kenny Moore II, cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, visit Airmen and Guardians from the 13th and 213th Space Warning Squadrons at Clear Space Force Base as a part of a USO tour Salute to Service. Clear team members, civilians, active-duty Space Force, and Alaska Air National Guard provided a tour of their 24/7 missile warning, missile defense, and space domain awareness mission and had a chance to get autographs. (U.S. Air National Guard photos by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)

Canteen Mission Statement

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.

Supporting Our Military Families! Thank you, Spokane Indians!

Lindsey Diaz, a Team Fairchild spouse, and AJ Lewis, catcher for the Spokane Indians minor league baseball team, pose for a photo prior to a Spokane Indians baseball game at the Avista Stadium in Spokane, Washington, April 22, 2022. The Indians hosted over 100 families of deployed Airmen to show appreciation for the Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kiaundra Miller)

Learning Marine Stuff! Ooh Rah!

U.S. Marines with the Explosive Ordnance Disposal unit, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, demonstrate different types of explosives during the Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron's Month of the Military Child event on MCA Miramar, San Diego, California, April 8, 2022. MCAS Miramar EOD laid out its equipment on a static display for families and children and helped them tour their explosive disposal truck during this event. The month of April is designated as the Month of the Military Child and in its commemoration, H&HS hosted this event to celebrate the families of our service members. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jose S. GuerreroDeLeon)

Sound of Freedom!!

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” perform joint training over Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, March 2, 2022. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels spent a week at NAF El Centro sharing best practices and exchanging lessons learned in preparation for the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

Blue Angels & Thunderbirds! Awesome Display!!

The United States Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, known as the “Thunderbirds,” and the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the “Blue Angels,” perform joint training over Naval Air Facility El Centro, California, March 1, 2022. The Thunderbirds and Blue Angels spent a week at NAF El Centro sharing best practices and exchanging lessons learned in preparation for the upcoming air show season. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Andrew D. Sarver)

We Love Our Military Kids!

Sgt. 1st Class John Stefanik, a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter repairer assigned to 404th Aviation Support Battalion, 4th Combat Aviation Brigade, 4th Infantry Division, poses with his son, Aiden, April 6, 2022, at Fort Carson, Colorado. Aiden is just one of many military children that helps to support the Army through the support he gives his family. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Tyler Brock)

Familiarize Yourself With Athos!

Athos, a military working dog assigned to the 95th Military Police Detachment, prepares to conduct cold load training with a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter assigned to Bravo Company, 2-158 Assault Helicopter Battalion, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA on Apr. 20, 2022. The load training was meant to help familiarize the dogs and their handlers with performing their mission with aviation support. (U.S. Army photo by Capt. Kyle Abraham, 16th Combat Aviation Brigade)

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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Honoring those who have served before.

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Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
April 28, 2022

Growing in Faith

Read: James 1:2–4

Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. James‬ ‭1:4

At the beginning of my gardening journey, I’d wake up early and run to my vegetable garden to see if anything had sprouted. Nothing. After an internet search for “fast garden growth,” I learned that the seedling stage is the most important phase of a plant’s lifespan. Knowing now that this process couldn’t be rushed, I came to appreciate the strength of small sprouts fighting their way through the soil toward the sun and their resilience to temperamental weather. After waiting patiently for a few weeks, I was finally greeted by bursts of green sprouts creeping through the soil.

Sometimes it’s easy to praise the victories and triumphs in our lives without similarly acknowledging that growth in our character often comes through time and struggle. James instructs us to “consider it pure joy” when we “face trials of many kinds” (James 1:2). But what could possibly be delightful about trials?

God will sometimes allow us to go through challenges and hardships so that we can be molded into who He’s called us to be. He waits in anticipation for us to come out of the trials of life “mature and complete, not lacking anything” (v. 4). By staying grounded in Jesus, we can persevere through any challenge, growing stronger and ultimately allowing the fruit of the Spirit to blossom in our lives (Galatians 5:22–23). His wisdom gives us the nourishment we need to truly flourish each and every day (John 15:5). — Kimya Loder

What trials have you been working through recently? What lessons are these circumstances revealing to you?

Dear heavenly Father, sometimes the trials I face seem unbearable. Please give me the strength to persevere, and help me as I grow in faith and develop into the fruit-bearing believer that You’ve called me to be.

Bible in a year: 1 Kings 3–5; Luke 20:1–26

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening ~

~ Going To Have To Change That Frontier Picture ~

~ Good Evening ~

~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Ready to catch your breath this evening and get to bed early? :-)

It’s looking a lot different up there these days. Little snow left and the ice on Lake Hood is breaking up fast. Looking forward to it warming up enough for green to start sprouting everywhere. I imagine y’all are too!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...you were quick on the draw.

Hope you have had a good day. Mine is finally over...I need a nap. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, Pro...isn't this a beautiful sight?

VROOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOM!!

[luvie]

Remember them
Honor them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Are you and Mrs Mayor ready to hit the road for some rest and relaxation?

[radu]

LOL! Right place at the right time.

It was a good day. Sunny, comfy, but the best part about it was what I saw when I walked to the edge of the front field. I figured whatever was planted a week or so ago would be starting to come up and sure enough ...... CORN!!! I did a happy dance across the front yard on the way back to the house. LOL

You don’t need a nap. You need to go to bed early tonight. :-)

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

I hope your day was good. Still enjoying decent weather a little longer before the heat moves back in?

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

Yes, it was very nice today, if a bit breezy to be outside much. The kitties are happy and so am I. So far, the highest till next week will be 93. After that who knows. Allergens still a big ick here.

Hope things are as pretty there. I know you’re cooler, but enjoy it while you can. it keeps the bugs at bay. LOL!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I’ll hold your hand, Daddy!

Good evening, luvie, and thanks for helping honor our troops.

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....radu grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Pro snags the silver!!

[luvie]

I’m pretty sure she doesn’t want him to go.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....The Mayor bags the bronze!!