FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 06 July 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Spartan Fury! Marines Should Be In Charge of Naming Training Exercises!
Geeky Stuff Still Sounds Tough!

U.S. Marines with 1st Battalion, 12th Marines, 3d Marine Division participate in a chemical, biological, radioactive, and nuclear training exercise during Spartan Fury 22.1 at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, March 5, 2022. Spartan Fury is a Battalion level training exercise designed to refine long-range communications through naval asset integration, mission processing from battalion to firing sections, and 21st Century Foraging. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Olivia G. Knapp)

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Cool and Scary At The Same Time!

U.S. Air Force Tech Sgt. Seth Sarret, 36th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron jumpmaster, observes Bangladesh armed forces members as they jump from a C-130J Super Hercules during a high altitude, low opening (HALO) jump as part of Exercise Cope South 2022, Feb. 22, 2022, over Bangladesh. U.S. and Bangladesh air forces (BAF) conducted static line and HALO jumps during the exercise. The bilateral exercise provides an opportunity for Pacific Air Forces and the BAF to strengthen their relationship and enhance interoperability, to operate more effectively together when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Dude, We’re just Here For The Food! Get On With It!

The 232nd Combat Training Squadron celebrated the re-designation of their unit at Freedom Park, Nellis AFB, Nev. on 4 March, 2022. The 232nd CTS has transitioned from flying and maintaining remotely piloted aircraft systems to supporting operational testing and maintenance of F-22 and F-35 aircraft. Photo by Tech. Sgt. Garrett Wake

Heroes Honoring Heroes!!

U.S. Army Chaplain Col. Brett Charsky (left) and Chaplains Assistant Sgt. Clayton Merchant, Vermont National Guard, stand in front of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington, Virginia, Mar. 6, 2022. U.S. Army Soldiers from the Vermont National Guard traveled to the Arlington National Cemetery to pay respects. (U.S. Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Denis Nunez)

Wicked Cool!

Bangladesh air force (BAF) C-130 pilot, Flight Lieutenant Araf Billah, adjusts night vision goggles in preparation for a night sortie during Exercise Cope South 2022, Feb. 24, 2022, at BAF Base Bangabandhu, Bangladesh. U.S. Air Force and BAF pilots exchanged techniques for flying in low light conditions as part of the exercise. Exercise Cope South is a bi-annual Pacific Air Forces-sponsored bilateral tactical airlift exercise, intended to enhance U.S. and Bangladesh forces’ ability to operate together. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Ice Fishing Should Be Allowed During Ice Exercises!

220304-N-ON977-1137 BEAUFORT SEA, Arctic Circle (March 4, 2022) – Sailors, Marines, Royal Canadian Navy and United Kingdom Royal Navy raise the national ensign, Canada national flag and United Kingdom national flag at Ice Camp Queenfish during Ice Exercise (ICEX) 2022. ICEX 2022 is a three-week exercise that allows the Navy to assess its operational readiness in the Arctic, increase experience in the region, advance understanding of the Arctic environment, and continue to develop relationships with other services, allies, and partner organizations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Alfred Coffield/Released)

Cutie With Her Daddy!

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Brock Cochran, Cyber Systems Operator assigned to the 178th Operational Support Squadron shares a moment with his daughter, Quinn, on March 6, 2022 while waiting for the Call to Duty ceremony to begin at the 178th Wing in Springfield, Ohio. The Airmen are scheduled to deploy to support U.S. Central Command operations. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Airman Colin Simpson)

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[lightman]

Happy hump day!

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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Navy Homecoming Video - Family reunited with dad - Kleenex Alert!

Sailor returns to Naval station mayport in the Military Homecoming Reunion Video. After eight months apart this sweet family is reunited in Mayport Florida.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuillpEHIo4

Miramar Military Homecoming Video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QER6gPVhIYU

Navy Homecoming - baby meets dad for the first time

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksuFV2E_N9k

Camp Pendleton Marine Homecoming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2NOC45T3j6Q&t=5s

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...did you enjoy all the fireworks you could see from your hill?

Last night was pretty tame compared to the night before at 1:30am!

[luvie]

God, please protect our troops
...and keep them safe from harm
...from our enemies

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...so glad Tippy doesn’t mind fireworks. She’s special for sure.

Fireworks weren’t too bad in the neighborhood. It was overcast all day.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Were you able to get a decent night’s sleep last night? The racket seemed to go on a long time.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hump day for sure...it was a bear. Mid-week holidays are always hard and catching up is no fun.

Did you have good events? Nice weather?

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

I did enjoy the fireworks and Hubby’s cousin and his girlfriend seemed to, too. I hear a few going off tonight but not real big ones.

I didn’t have the speakers turned on night before last so didn’t realize people up there were shooting fireworks then. Must have been really wild if it was noisier than last night.

[lightman]

Decent events...good weather for firing up the grill for the first time this summer.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...still “better to stay inside” hot?

[lightman]

Humorous thing was watching the Macy’s fireworks on TV...show ends, cuts to a Bud Light commercial.

Seriously. (?)

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

All kitties accounted for today after the fireworks noise last night?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ETR...homecomings are so, so special.

Thanks for the links...Kleenex Alert was needed.

[The Mayor]

July 6

Hope Beyond Consequences

Bible in a Year:

• Job 32–33
• Acts 14

While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.

Romans 5:8

Have you ever done something in anger you later regretted? When my son was wrestling with drug addiction, I said some harsh things in reaction to his choices. My anger only discouraged him more. But eventually he encountered believers who spoke life and hope to him, and in time he was set free.

Even someone as exemplary in faith as Moses did something he later regretted. When the people of Israel were in the desert and water was scarce, they complained bitterly. So God gave Moses and Aaron specific instructions: “Speak to that rock before their eyes and it will pour out its water” (Numbers 20:8). But Moses reacted in anger, giving himself and Aaron credit for the miracle instead of God: “Listen, you rebels, must we bring you water out of this rock?” (v. 10). Then he disobeyed God directly and “raised his arm and struck the rock twice with his staff” (v. 11).

Even though water flowed, there were tragic consequences. Neither Moses nor Aaron was allowed to enter the land God promised His people. But He was still merciful, allowing Moses to see it from afar (27:12–13).

As with Moses, God still mercifully meets us in the desert of our disobedience to Him. Through Jesus’ death and resurrection, He kindly offers us forgiveness and hope. No matter where we’ve been or what we’ve done, if we turn to Him, He’ll lead us into life.

Reflect & Pray

What undeserved kindnesses has God shown you? How can you share His kindness with someone today?

Thank You, loving Father, that despite difficult consequences, You give me eternal hope.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, luvie...they so need protection these days. Their government is not doing a very good job.