FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 30 June 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Air Shows Are The Best!

Megan Murat signals her enthusiasm before taking to the sky aboard an F-18 Super Hornet aircraft assigned to the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels. The mission of the Blue Angels is to showcase the teamwork and professionalism of the United States Navy and Marine Corps through flight demonstrations and community outreach while inspiring a culture of excellence and service to country. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Olson)

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.

That’s A Lot Of Paint

Members of the fabrication flight’s corrosion control team stand with their newly painted F-16D Fighting Falcon during an unveiling ceremony at the 310th Air Maintenance Unit hanger June 17, 2022, at Luke Air Force Base Phoenix, Arizona. This F-16 was painted in a heritage design as a means of honoring Lt. Col. Gary “Nordo” North’s actions during a routine Operation Southern Watch mission in Iraq and Air Force heritage. The paint job required 1,500 man-hours and over 13 gallons of paint. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Caleb F. Butler)

Freedom In Flight!

A P-51 Mustang aircraft (Left) and a 5th generation F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft (right) perform a heritage flight during the 2022 Ellsworth Air and Space Show at Ellsworth Air Force Base, SD, May 14, 2022. The heritage flight served as a tribute to the men and women who have served and are currently serving in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adam Olson)

Happy 75th US Air Force!

DAYTON, Ohio -- To honor the past, present and future, the theme for the 75th anniversary is “Innovate, Accelerate, Thrive – The Air Force at 75.” That focus captures a range of activities and observations that will take place throughout the year and highlight the anniversary’s significance. Here a museum visitor reads about history in the 75th Anniversary of the USAF exhibit at the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Ty Greenlees)

Finally, More Food Pics!

220628-N-TT639-1081 EAST CHINA SEA (June 28, 2022) – Sailors prepare food in the galley aboard amphibious assault carrier USS Tripoli (LHA 7), June 28, 2022. Tripoli is operating in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of operations to enhance interoperability with allies and partners and serve as a ready response force to defend peace and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Christopher Sypert)

Look At That Crowd!!

Hill Air Force Base and the local community hosted the 2022 Warriors Over The Wasatch Air & Space Show. The show featured more than a dozen world class acts, including an F-35A Lightning II demonstration by the 388th Fighter Wing, and a large assortment of Air Force, Army and Space displays. (U.S. Air Force National Guard photo Staff Sgt. Nicholas Perez)

Space Force Golfers!

Members from Buckley Space Force Base, retirees and Air Force Association leaders compete in a charity golf tournament hosted by AFA on June 24, 2022 at the Spring Valley Golf Club in Elizabeth, CO. Players worked in teams of four to win various awards and raffle prizes while competing in contests consisting of closest to the pin, longest drive and a hole in one contest. (U.S. Space Force photo by Senior Airman Danielle McBride)

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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!

[The Mayor]

Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
June 30, 2022

Giving God My Work

Read: Colossians 3:22–25

Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord. Colossians 3:23

The magazine I was writing for felt “important,” so I struggled to present the best possible article I could for the high-ranking editor. Feeling pressure to meet her standards, I kept rewriting my thoughts and ideas. But what was my problem? Was it my challenging topic? Or was my real worry personal: Would the editor approve of me and not just my words?

For answers to our job worries, Paul gives trustworthy instruction. In a letter to the Colossian church, Paul urged believers to work not for approval of people, but for God. As the apostle said, “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Colossians 3:23–24).

Reflecting on Paul’s wisdom, we can stop struggling to look good in the eyes of our earthly bosses. For certain, we honor them as people and seek to give them our best. But if we work “as for the Lord”—asking Him to lead and anoint our work for Him—He’ll shine a light on our efforts. Our reward? Our job pressures ease and our assignments are completed. Even more, we’ll one day hear Him say, “Well done!” — Patricia Raybon

On your job, what pressures do you feel to please others or yourself? In what ways would your work improve on every level if you started working “as for the Lord”?

Heavenly Father, as I face job pressures, it’s easy to forget that I’m working for You. Redirect my heart and mind, so I put You first in all I do.

Bible in a year: Job 17–19; Acts 10:1–23

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

It’s been a mighty nasty day up there. Just seeing all that thick smoke when I pulled up the cam this afternoon made me start coughing. LOL

It’s Hump Day. Bet you’re more than ready for it!

[lightman]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...you were quick.

Any hope of rain coming up from the south?

It’s hot and smoky here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day...hurrah for us!!

Your plans for the week on track?

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops!

[radu]

LOL! I’d just finished supper and was sitting here getting worked up to vacuuming the house. Catching my breath for a sec, then back at it.

There’s rain to the south but it sure isn’t in any hurry to come up here. *sigh* Might get a shower or two tomorrow.

I couldn’t believe how thick the smoke was up there today! Holy cow! The mountains were visible yesterday and we could even see Denali and Foraker at sunset. Not a mountain visible today though. :-(

[Kathy in Alaska]

It is not nice outside, altho I have had some windows open. But the smoke seems to be getting worse...may have to close windows and turn on a fan.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, lightman...we will NEVER forget our fallen, and always our troops, past and present.

Hope your garden is enjoying nice weather.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...how did Tippy’s training go? What is she learning first?

[lightman]

Absolutely ideal...last two mornings were very cool with heavy dews. First peppers are forming!

[Jet Jaguar]

Best looking jet in service. Thanks Ma.

[radu]

It looks awful. Still makes me want to cough when I look at the cam. LOL I’m surprised you’ve been able to have windows open at all with all that smoke. Yuck!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...we MUST remember!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

OK...the smoke is coming in and I am coughing and my eyes are watering. Going to close windows.