FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 29 December 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!! ~

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)

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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. (Phot 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!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[ExTexasRedhead]

For pilots and those who love WWII history!!

The most important engine of the Second World War?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aqqw6oSiPDw

The Rolls-Royce Merlin Engine powered some of the most famous aeroplanes of World War II, including the Spitfire, the Hurricane, the Mosquito, the Mustang and the Lancaster. The Merlin was also used in aeroplanes like the Fairey Battle and the Boulton Paul Defiant. Over its production life, over 50 different development types of the Merlin Engine were produced, ranging from just over 1,000 horsepower, to right at the end of the war, the two Merlins that powered the de Havilland Hornet giving 2,050 horsepower each. In this video, Graham Rodgers looks at what made the Merlin Engine so vital during the Second World War, and we hear from some pilots and mechanics who worked with the Merlin Engine during the war, including test pilot Captain Eric ‘Winkle’ Brown.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Any sanity left?

[PROCON]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Our Daily Bread

Thursday,
December 29, 2022

Just As I Am

Read: Matthew 10:1, 5–10, 16–20

Jesus called his twelve disciples to him and gave them authority. Matthew 10:1

The young woman couldn’t sleep. Having suffered with a physical disability for many years, she’d be center stage at a church bazaar the next day to raise funds for higher education.  But I’m not worthy, Charlotte Elliott reasoned. Tossing and turning, she doubted her credentials, questioning every aspect of her spiritual life. Still restless the next day, she finally moved to a desk to pick up pen and paper to write down the words of the now classic hymn, “Just As I Am”:

“Just as I am, without one plea, / But that Thy blood was shed for me, / And that Thou bidst me come to Thee, / O Lamb of God, I come, I come.”

Her words, written in 1835, express how Jesus called His disciples to come and serve Him. Not because they were ready. They weren’t. But because He authorized them—just as they were. A ragtag group, his team of twelve included a tax collector, a zealot, two overly ambitious brothers (see Mark 10:35–37), and Judas Iscariot “who betrayed him” (Matthew 10:4). Still, He gave them authority to “heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons” (v. 8)—all without taking any money, luggage, extra shirt or sandals, or even a walking stick with them (vv. 9–10).

“I am sending you,” He said (v. 16), and He was enough. For each of us who say yes to Him, He still is. — Patricia Raybon

What’s your current situation or status in life? What doubts have you expressed about your readiness to be used by God?

Jesus, bid me to come to You, fully dependent on Your grace and power to make a difference.

Bible in a year: Zechariah 9–12; Revelation 20

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...are you warming up yet? Done with the cold weather?

Still all ICE here...going out tomorrow is not very appealing. Anything needed at the office can wait til Saturday.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...are you and Tippy still pretty much housebound because of the weather?

So many weather issues all over the USA!

[luvie]

"Goodbye, Daddy!"
Always remember their sacrifices!

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

Yes! We’re finally warming up nicely! It was upper 50s when I took Isis and Avatar to drop them off at the vet’s this afternoon. A little breezy but it still felt good.

A heck of a lot better than up your way, that’s for sure. Good idea to wait until Saturday to go to the office and I hope they have the streets in better shape by then.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

That image is a toughie, but it happens regularly. One of many sacrifices our military families make.

I hope your day was good. It was good enough here, I reckon. A much warmer day than we’ve had and it felt nice!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It is sad that families are separated so much when in the military. But they suck it up and do what they do for ALL of us!

It was a good day. Warm but cloudy. The only bad thing was the high wind for the first part of the day. That always makes me restless. I’m glad that it was warmer there. It must have felt so good. How long will it last? We’ll be 10 degrees cooler tomorrow, but not bad.

[radu]

We had another beautifully sunny day but clouds move back in tomorrow, with slight rain chances. Chances go up Friday and even more Saturday. It was a bit windy today but not too bad. I figure it’ll get windier as the front approaches. But no cooling off. We’ll be in the 60s tomorrow into next week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Very little...these 2 days have been brutal. We all have been hammered trying to get everything done. I’m really glad I don’t have to go into the office tomorrow to print checks. I will go in Saturday for the mail and several other weekly chores.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...did you safely navigate the holidays so far? Taking really good care of yourself?

[radu]

I figured it was going to be a really rough week. Not having to go in tomorrow to print checks takes a little of your load off at least.
I imagine your pillow will be calling your name early tonight. :-)

[luvie]

Well, enjoy the nice temperatures AND the rain. We have no rain in our forecast, darn it! We’ve 10 1/2 inches for the entire year. *sigh* It’s not even at our average. How depressing. LOL!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, per Doctor's orders I'm just taking it easy and no overdoing it. I do feel good and my energy and stamina are slowly returning.

I saw son over Christmas and took him and Robin out for lunch on Monday.

We've had snow on the ground for the past month but during our recent warm-up it's been slowly melting, we're suppose to get hit again tomorrow.

How are things up North?