FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 02 June 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

This Is What Valor Looks Like!

The seven members of the crew of Reach 824, a C-17 Globemaster III flown by the New York Air National Guard’s 105th Rescue Wing into Kabul during August 2021, pose for a group photo. They are, from left, Capt Matthew McChesney (Aircrew Commander), Tech Sgt. Byron Catu (flying crew chief), Staff Sgt. Evan Imbriglio (loadmaster), Tech Sgt. Joseph Caponi (loadmaster instructor), Staff Sgt. Corey Berke (loadmaster), Capt Jonathan Guagenti (pilot), Lt. Col. Andrew Townsend (pilot). McChesney will receive the Distinguished Flying Cross, while Townsend, Guagenti, Berke, Imbriglio, and Caponi will receive the Air Medal with Valor. Catu has been awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.

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.

Remembering The Fallen

66th Security Forces Squadron members carry American flags as part of a Memorial Day Flag Run at Hanscom Air Force Base, MA, May 26. Starting at 5 a.m. and continuing until 9 p.m., service members circled the track carrying a U.S. flag to honor and remember those who gave their lives in service to the nation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Jerry Saslav)

Fleet Week New York!

NEW YORK (May 28, 2022) - Local Girl Scouts pose for a group photo aboard the amphibious assault ship USS Bataan (LHD 5), during Fleet Week New York, May 28, 2022. Bataan is participating in Fleet Week New York. Bataan is homeported at Naval Station Norfolk. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Darren Newell)

Indy 500 Fun!

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) – The Chief of the National Guard Bureau, Gen. Daniel Hokanson and the Adjutant General of Indiana, Maj. Gen. Dale Lyles, and other distinguished visitors attended the Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, IN, May 29, 2022. The Indiana National Guard along with other service branches supported the Indianapolis 500 pre-race ceremonies.

The Cost of Freedom!

PACIFIC OCEAN (May 23, 2022) – Guests wait to hear holiday music from the 1st Armored Division band at the Fort Bliss National Cemetery Memorial Day ceremony in northeast El Paso, Texas, May 30, 2022. A Department of Veterans Affairs facility, due to relaxed COVID protocols in comparison to previous years, the ceremony was the first on-site Memorial Day ceremony open to the public since 2019.

Honoring Our Past!

BM3(SW) Benjamin Rader, assigned to USS Oscar Austin (DDG-79) re-enlists aboard the decommissioned Iowa-Class Battleship USS Wisconsin (BB-64). Members of his family and command were present during the short ceremony. The ceremony was hosted by the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, one of ten U.S. Navy Museums within the Naval History and Heritage Command. (US Navy Photo by Max Lonzanida/Released).

Freedom In The Air!

IONIAN SEA (May 23, 2022) An EA-18G Growler, attached to the “Rooks” of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 137, flies alongside two Spanish Air Force AV-8B II+ Harriers and a Hellenic Navy F-16 Fighting Falcon in support of Neptune Shield 22, May 23, 2022. Neptune Shield 22 is the natural evolution of NATO's ability to integrate the high-end maritime warfare capabilities of an Aircraft Carrier Strike Group, an Amphibious Ready Group and a Marine Expeditionary Unit to support the defense of the alliance. (U.S. Navy courtesy photo)

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[lightman]

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

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
June 2, 2022

Set Apart

Read: Ephesians 4:29–32

Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart. Matthew 11:29

In November 1742, a riot broke out in Staffordshire, England, to protest against the gospel message Charles Wesley was preaching. It seems Charles and his brother John were changing some longstanding church traditions, and that was too much for many of the townsfolk.

When John Wesley heard about the riot, he hurried to Staffordshire to help his brother. Soon an unruly crowd surrounded the place where John was staying. Courageously, he met face to face with their leaders, speaking with them so serenely that one by one their anger was assuaged.

Wesley’s gentle and quiet spirit calmed an angry mob. But it wasn’t a gentleness that occurred naturally in his heart. Rather, it was the heart of the Savior whom Wesley followed so closely. Jesus said, “Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls” (Matthew 11:29). This yoke of gentleness became the true power behind the apostle Paul’s challenge to us: “Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one another in love” (Ephesians 4:2).

In our humanness, such patience is impossible for us. But by the fruit of the Spirit in us, the gentleness of the heart of Christ can set us apart and equip us to face a hostile world. When we do, we fulfill Paul’s words, “Let your gentleness be evident to all” (Philippians 4:5). — Bill Crowder

Why does today’s culture see gentleness as weakness? How is gentleness actually strong?

Dear God, remind me that Jesus displayed a heart of gentleness and compassion to His adversaries.

Read more about Jesus.

Bible in a year: 2 Chronicles 17–18; John 13:1–20

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((HUGS))) Well I’m back and already planning a trip to Las Vegas for four days. I didn’t realize how busy the private bizjet business is; folks don’t like dealing with cancelled flights and being stranded.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope you had a good day, not blistering hot, and no pollen.

Just plain hot here, and for another week. Still no sign of rain.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[PROCON]

Bump, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Hotter ‘n hades here and oppressive with the humidity. A cold front comes through tomorrow and will cool us off a bit through the weekend. Whew!

I imagine you have your fan blowing on the high setting today. :-)

Did you get any deck time today? Hang out with the ducks?

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

Are you finally getting to enjoy some warmer temps out there? I certainly hope so since it’s now JUNE. I’d be more than happy to share some of our heat with you if I could figure out how to pipe it out there. LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...you are so right: we must NEVER forget those who have given us our freedoms.

Is your garden starting to grow?

[lightman]

Slowly but surely.

Did most of the planting toward evening on Memorial Day; I was pleasantly surprised to find the soil damp after the first 1/2 inch.

Herb container garden near the kitchen door has nearly double in size in the past week. Had fresh picked celantro on my Tuesday tacos!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it past hump day...hope your week is going well.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello there, ML...((HUGS))...Tippy enjoying her porch? A patch of sun?

Music kids back on track after their successful recital?

[PROCON]

Hi radu!

Our weather is getting warmer but still cloudy and rainy and not typical for this time of year yet, oh well.

Not much else to report, going to do some lawn work at Robin's tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...no rest for you.

Do you fly the passengers in and just hang there until they are ready to leave?

[luvie]

Always remembering them
...and the sacrifices they make for US!