FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 27 July 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Keep Going!

PHILIPPINE SEA (July 9, 2023) – Master Chief Fire Control Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, take on the Confidence Course on Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, July 26, 2023. The Confidence Course helps recruits overcome their fears while developing physical and mental courage within themselves. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Sarah Grawcock)

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.

What Is He Doing?

Brig. Gen. Lawrence G. Ferguson, Commander of 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne), presents Col. Lucas VanAntwerp with an award on Fort Carson, Colorado, July 19, 2023. VanAntwerp, former 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne) commander, was presented with the award during his change of command ceremony during the unit's 71st Organizational Week. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alec Brueggemann)

Horsey!

Col. Lucas S. VanAntwerp gives a speech during his change of command ceremony on Fort Carson, Colorado, July 19, 2023. After being in command for two years, VanAntwerp relinquished his duties to the incoming commander, Col. Justin Hufnagel. (U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Alec Brueggemann)

Keep Going! You Got This!

Recruits with India Company, 3rd Recruit Training Battalion, complete the Confidence Course aboard Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island, SC, July 26, 2023. Completing obstacles on the Confidence Course builds strength and endurance as well as mental and physical courage. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Casey Cooper)

Deployments Suck!

U.S. Army Sgt. Gregory Robles, assigned to 3rd Division Sustainment Brigade, 3rd Infantry Division, hugs his loved one before leaving for Hunter Army Airfield to depart to Europe for a nine-month deployment from Fort Stewart, Georgia, July 26, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division is deploying nearly 4,500 Soldiers to Europe as part of a rotational force under the Army's V Corps headquarters, which has maintained a persistent presence in Poland since 2021 to assure allies, deter aggression, and alongside NATO allies, reinforce NATO's eastern flank. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Elsi Delgado)

Don’t Mess With Me!

Soldiers in B-Company 2-136th Infantry complete simulated air assault missions with UH-60 Blackhawk helicopters from 2-147th Assault Helicopter Battalion in an urban training area at Camp Ripley Training Center on July 24, 2023. Soldiers not included in the air assault mission acted as Opposing Forces during the training exercise (Minnesota Army National Guard Photo by Sgt. Jorden Newbanks)

Just Give Me More Candy, Lady!

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt Janet Lindsay, a logistic readiness Airman from the 419th Logistics Readiness Squadron dances with a Palauan child on Koror, Palau on July 13, 2023. The U.S. Joint Force has enjoyed enduring, productive and committed partnerships, and we are committed to strengthening and enhancing our relationships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Hannah Strobel)

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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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...still hazy skies from the canadian smoke here. How is your canadian smoke?

I know canadian should be capitalized, but I’m annoyed with them. LOL!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day! Do you get a little breather tonight?

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

I do get a breather tonight...and I need it. Tomorrow is already shaping up for multiple corrections.

[lightman]

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

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[radu]

Take advantage of that breather! I see blue sky and sunshine over your way so hit the deck for a few minutes of sun-sitting. Might be the last chance for a while since there’s a huge low system over the Bering that’s closing in. I sure hope there’s a good amount of rain with it for y’all.

[SkyDancer]

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I’m Down There Somewhere

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lightman...we must never forget their sacrifice!

[luvie]

Thank You, Troops!
You're The Best!🇺🇸

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hey there, Pro...wait! Is that the sun trying to come out?

It is....the first time all week. We’ve had the haze of the canadian fires.

Hope you are staying cool. We will always remember the troops who helped make us free. Now we have to figure out how to keep us free.

[The Mayor]

July 27

Extra Grace Required

Bible in a Year:

• Psalms 43–45
• Acts 27:27–44

For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith . . . not by works.

Ephesians 2:8-9

While we decorated for a special event at church, the woman in charge griped about my inexperience. After she walked away, another woman approached me. “Don’t worry about her. She’s what we call an E.G.R.—Extra Grace Required.”

I laughed. Soon I started using that label every time I had a conflict with someone. Years later, I sat in that same church sanctuary listening to that E.G.R.’s obituary. The pastor shared how the woman had served God behind the scenes and given generously to others. I asked God to forgive me for judging and gossiping about her and anyone else I’d labeled as an E.G.R. in the past. After all, I needed extra grace as much as any other believer in Jesus.

In Ephesians 2, the apostle Paul states that all believers were “by nature deserving of wrath” (v. 3). But God gave us the gift of salvation, a gift which we did nothing to deserve, a gift we’d never be able to earn “so that no one can boast” (v. 9). No one.

As we submit to God moment by moment during this lifelong journey, the Holy Spirit will work to change our character so we can reflect the character of Christ. Every believer requires extra grace. But we can be grateful that God’s grace is sufficient (2 Corinthians 12:9).

Reflect & Pray

When have you judged others for requiring extra grace? In what area of your life do you require grace today?

Father God, please help me extend grace to others as freely and generously as You’ve lavished Your abounding grace on me.

Learn more about how to find peace by forgiving others.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...I’m looking out my window and I see the sun for the first time this week. Nice!

How are you and the weather and Blue?

Are you and Tippy enjoying good morning walks and a healing knee?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

They certainly ARE the best!

Whew, I think our heat index today was as high as your temps have been lately. It was no fun out there at all.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

I’m pretty sure with our real temp at 100 and your “feel like” being so high, it was just about even-steven. Are you as weary of it as we are? Everyone I know is crabby without real cause. Well, I can tell ‘em. LOL!

[radu]

Yep, I’m weary of it but there’s no break in sight at this point. :-(