FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 07 July 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

We’re Practicing!

A Soldier and a Military Working Dog observe the landing of a UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter for a collaborative exercise to simulate field care, loading, transport, and in-route emergency medical care for MWDs in Vilseck, Germany, Oct. 20, 2020. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)

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.

The Old Guard Always On Watch

Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” maintain vigil during the first snowfall of the season at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. (Photo by Sgt. Gabriel Silva)

Don’t Hit A Moose!

Paratroopers execute airborne operations from C-17 aircraft into the Malemute Drop Zone, Anchorage, Alaska. (U.S. Army photo by Maj. Jason Welch)

No, You’re Not As Cool As Him!

A sentinel from the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) conducts the changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, VA. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Fraser)

I’m A Marine, I Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Bath!

A U.S. Marine grooms MWD Shiva, on Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan.

Working Dog

The life of a U.S. Marine Corps military working dog handler is just like that of any Marine. It’s full of training, learning how to better serve those around them and working to ensure the mission is accomplished. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Caitlin Brink)

Diving Deep

U.S. Marines participate in dive training alongside Netherlands Marines with the 32nd Raiding Squadron near Savaneta, Aruba.

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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!

[SkyDancer]

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I’m Down There Somewhere

[lightman]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

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our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[PROCON]

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

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...is it still really hot and dry?

It seemed smoky this morning...my eyes and nose running isn’t much fun trying to work.

Now it seems more like rain clouds, but wouldn’t that be a shock?

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! Cute doggies!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...have you made it home? Nice clients on your trip?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello there, lightman, on this hump day.

We will always remember!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Any chance of catching your breath and getting to bed at a decent time tonight?

Lookin’ pretty smoky up there today. The Chugachs are really hazy and Mt. Susitna doesn’t exist. :-(

[radu]

Yes, it VERY hot and still dry. A line of rain moved in this afternoon but fell apart just as it got close to us. Then it built back up again after it passed. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!! The only benefit we got was the clouds dropping the temp a bit.

There’s a rain system slowly making its way towards Anchorage. With luck, it’ll hold together and give y’all some rain in a day or so.

[SkyDancer]

Hai! Kathy! (((HUGS))) Back home; great clients (for the most part they’re great) - got invited to dinner with four of them, their treat.

[The Mayor]

July 7

Hurry Up and Wait

Bible in a Year:

• Job 34–35
• Acts 15:1–21

Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord.

Psalm 27:14

“What will we do with all our spare time?” That thought was at the heart of an essay published in 1930 by the economist John Maynard Keynes. In it, Keynes proposed that within a hundred years, technological and economic advances would bring humans to a point where we would work only three hours a day and fifteen hours a week.

It’s been more than ninety years since Keynes published his famous essay. But technology, instead of creating more leisure, has made us busier than ever. Our days are full, and while everyday tasks like travel and meal preparation take less time, we’re still in a hurry.

One striking incident from David’s life shows us how to stay steady in life’s rush. When he was fleeing King Saul (who was trying to kill him), he asked the king of Moab, “Would you let my father and mother come and stay with you until I learn what God will do for me?” (1 Samuel 22:3, italics added). David had his hands full. He was trying to escape Saul’s murderous pursuits and also provide for his family. But even in his hurry, he took the time to wait on God.  

When life’s frenetic pace sweeps us along, we can trust the One who can keep us in His peace (Isaiah 26:3). David’s words sum up the matter well: “Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord” (Psalm 27:14).

Reflect & Pray

In what ways can you wait on God even when life’s busy? Where do you need His help to trust Him today?

You are my calm in every rush, Father. Thank You for giving me Your peace as I continue to trust You.

[luvie]

Always remember their sacrifices!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Top of the evening to you, Pro...we must always remember them.

Still looking for the perfect retirement job?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...more lessons for you and Tippy? How’s Daisy?

[luvie]

um....who is Daisy??

[Kathy in Alaska]

What little clearing we had is gone and i’m smelling smoke again...and seeing smoke rolling in. Multiple new lightning fires every day.

I REALLY don’t want to close all the windows again. *sigh*

Early bed is #1 on my list.