FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 01 December 2022

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Happy Birthday, USMC!!

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Derrick V. Lewis II, the executive officer of Recruiting Station Sacramento, recites Lt. Gen. John A. Lejeune’s birthday message during the 247th Marine Corps Birthday Ball at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino in Reno, Nevada on Nov. 12, 2022. Marines across the globe recognize and acknowledge the sacrifices made to defend democracy, and the Marine Corps’ enduring legacy as America’s premier fighting force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Seaira Moore)

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.

Fair Winds! Following Seas, USS Nimitz!

Navy families and friends watch as the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz (CVN 68) departs homeport in Bremerton, Washington Nov. 28, 2022. Nimitz provides the national command authority flexible, tailorable warfighting capability as the flagship of a carrier strike group that maintains maritime stability and security to ensure access, deter aggression and defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sophia H. Brooks)

Manny Getting Spiffy For USMC Birthday!!

U.S Marine Corps Cpl. Manny, the mascot of Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) San Diego, sits in a barber chair at MCRD San Diego, Nov. 28, 2022. Manny was named after Sgt. Johnny R. Manuelito, one of the ‘original 29’ Navajo Code Talkers. (U.S Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Max J, Noel)

Army Strong!!!

Soldiers assigned to the 1st Battalion, 64th Armor Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, participate in the Marne Week tug of war match on Fort Stewart, Georgia, Nov. 28, 2022. Tug-o-War was a single elimination tournament where two six-person teams, on opposite ends of the rope, had three one-minute tugs to drag the other team across the center line. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Michael Udejiofor, 50th Public Affairs Detachment)

Feed Me!

Fort Rucker leaders serve an early Thanksgiving meal to Soldiers, family members, and Department of the Army civilians, including rib-eye roast, roast turkey, pecan and honey glazed ham and all the fixings at the Dining Facility November 23, 2022. (U.S. Army photo by Kelly Morris)

We want a Stratotanker!!!

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 506th Expeditionary Air Refueling Squadron, refuels a U.S. Air Force A-10C Thunderbolt II aircraft assigned to the 74th Fighter Squadron above the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 8, 2022. The A-10s transited from Moody Air Force Base, Georgia, to Andersen AFB, Guam, to participate in a Dynamic Force Employment Operation which is designed as a way for Pacific Air Forces to exercise their ability to generate combat air power from dynamic force elements while continuing to move, maneuver, and sustain these elements in geographically-separated and contested environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Breanna Christopher Volkmar)

Now That’s A Salad!!

Coast Guard Auxiliarists Anne Wright and Anne-Marie Gillesberg, culinary assistants, prepare a garden salad for a Thanksgiving dinner on the Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) while underway in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 23, 2022. The Polar Star is en route to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2023. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Aidan Cooney)

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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,
December 1, 2022

Mutual Encouragement

Read: Hebrews 3:7–19

Encourage one another daily, as long as it is called “Today.” Hebrews 3:13

After another week of being beaten down by more medical setbacks, I slumped onto the sofa. I didn’t want to think about anything. I didn’t want to talk to anybody. I couldn’t even pray. Discouragement and doubt weighed me down as I turned on the television. I began watching a commercial showing a little girl talking to her younger brother. “You’re a champion,” she said. As she continued affirming him, his grin grew. So did mine.

God’s people have always struggled with discouragement and doubt. Quoting Psalm 95, which affirms that God’s voice can be heard through the Holy Spirit, the writer of Hebrews warned believers in Jesus to avoid the mistakes made by the Israelites while wandering in the wilderness (Hebrews 3:7–11). “See to it, brothers and sisters, that none of you has a sinful, unbelieving heart that turns away from the living God,” he wrote. “But encourage one another daily” (vv. 12–13).

With our lifeline of hope secured in Christ, we can experience the power-packed fuel we need to persevere: mutual encouragement within the fellowship of believers (v. 13). When one believer doubts, other believers can offer affirmation and accountability. As God strengthens us, His people, we can offer the power of mutual encouragement to one another. — Xochitl Dixon

How has God used the affirming words of someone in your life to comfort and encourage you during a difficult time? How can you encourage others with your words today?

Loving God, help me live for You and lift others up in love with my words and actions.

For further study, read That Skill: How Words Invite Others into Freedom.

Bible in a year: Ezekiel 40–41; 2 Peter 3

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...you were fast tonight! Did you get more rain?

No snow yet, but it sure looks like it could.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

LOL! I was able to get in early for a change. It’s the first night in several that I wasn’t on the phone when the thread was posted.

We DID get some good rain last night - 2.5 inches! It was MOST welcome. We had some thunderstorms and wind but I’m grateful the tornados stayed well south of us. Some of those were BIG too. I was following what was going on all afternoon and night.

I’ve had the Lake Hood cam up for a while, hoping to see snowflakes. Still waiting.

[TigerHawk]

HOWDY, ALL,

The photo of the chow line made me hungry! I loved Army food!
I was such a been nowhere rube when I joined up I had no idea how a milk dispenser worked. I stood there looking at it when a guy came up put up his glass, lifted that weighted metal ball and milk poured into his glass. Ft. Hamilton, Brooklyn. Can’t remember why I was there.

I still love the famous SOS, chipped beef on toast, could never get enough of it! Now, I’m really hungry!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

We made it through hump day! Hurrah!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[radu]

It’s snowing at Lake Hood! I hope it snows at your house too.
Weather conditions were posted in chat and it said -9 degrees. BRRRRRRRRRRR

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...is it warm enough for you and Tippy to still go for your sunrise hikes?

Warm coats for both of you?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, TigerHawk...important things to learn. LOL!

[TigerHawk]

WELL, NOW YOU’VE DONE IT!!!
A BRUTAL ATTACK OF THE INSATIABLE MUNCHIES! ALMOST BIT INTO MY MONITOR!!!
I’M OFF TO THE KITCHEN. MY PARAMETERS ARE SIMPLE, IT MUST BE IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE, AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE!

C U IN A WHILE!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey, it’s warmed up to +10 at my house . Maybe the snow will get here. It was -10 this morning.

[luvie]

NEVER forget them
...and what they do for all of US!

[radu]

Wow! That’s a big difference from wherever the thermometer is for the source they get weather conditions from.

It’s stopped at the airports for now but maybe more will move in. I hope some of it reached your house.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Brisk day at your house? It was brisk here. Gonna be cold tonight. brrrrrr

[Kathy in Alaska]

radu is 1st!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor is 2nd!!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It was cold here all day, too. And being breezy didn’t help matters. Looks like it was even colder there! Brrrrr...is right!