FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 05 October 2023

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Cool!

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA – David Pittman, U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command Headquarters personnel, runs on a treadmill while being monitored by Samantha Melius, Armed Forces Wellness Center supervisory health educator, at the Armed Forces Wellness Center, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Sept. 7, 2023. Pittman ran until he reached his desired heart rate so he can have the most accurate data to determine his appropriate training zone. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Adisen Smith)

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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.

Breathe!

A Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) soldier assigned to the 34th Infantry Regiment removes his Type-18 personal protective equipment during a chemical warfare driving operations training course at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Aug. 30, 2023. JGSDF soldiers were trained to drive in a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Environmental environment by Airmen assigned to the 374th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by Yasuo Osakabe)

Welcome To The Fleet!

Sailors salute during commissioning practice for the Arleigh Burke class Flight III guided-missile destroyer USS Jack H. Lucas (DDG 125) in Tampa, Florida Oct. 4, 2023. The ship will be commissioned Oct. 7 in Tampa. (DoD photo by EJ Hersom)

Hangin’ With Sparky!

Emma Curtis, Lyla Curtis and Sparky pose for a photo during the 2023 National Night Out, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Oct. 3, 2023. National Night Out is a campaign aimed at fostering relations between first responders and their communities by holding annual events in neighborhoods across the United States. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gabriel Jones)

Fire Prevention for the kids!

Col. Charles N. Moulton, Fort Buchanan Commander, signed the annual Fire Prevention Proclamation on Oct. 2 in front of elementary school students at the Department of Defense Antilles Elementary School.

Now That’s Dedication!

GUANTANAMO BAY, Cuba (April 1, 2023) Senior Chief Boatswain's Mate Mark House poses for a photo showcasing his chief petty officer tattoo, April 1, 2023. The chief petty officer rank was established on April 1, 1893, bridging the gap between officer and enlisted personnel. They are recognized for their technical expertise, administrative skills and strong leadership ability. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Leon Wong/Released)

Bombs Away!!

A U.S. Air Force KC-135 Stratotanker from MacDill Air Force Base, Florida, refuels a B-1B Lancer from Dyess Air Force Base over Texas, Sept. 28, 2023. The KC-135 provides the core aerial refueling capability for the U.S Air Force. The B-1 carries the largest conventional payload of both guided and unguided weapons in the Air Force inventory and is the backbone of the U.S. long-range bomber force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Jessica Do)

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[Kathy in Alaska]

The day started with a company wide connectivity issue....IT'S PAYDAY.
I'll be back when we finish.

~Remembering Our Troops ~

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[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

[PROCON]

Thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops tonight, Kathy!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Another beautiful sunny day up there today, though clouds seem to be moving in. It was nice that it was clear last night. Some aurora action in the sky for a bit. Not real intense but it was pretty.

Were things toned down enough today that you’ll be able to relax a bit this evening?

[SkyDancer]

~ Evening All! ~

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~ Welcome To My World ~

I’m Down There Somewhere

[radu]

Howdy, PRO.

Is Robin putting together a list of fall chores for you to do, or do you get a break this year? :-)

[The Mayor]

October 5

Ready to Go

Bible in a Year:

• Isaiah 23–25
• Philippians 1

I desire to depart and be with Christ . . . but it is more necessary . . . that I remain.

Philippians 1:23–24

During the coronavirus pandemic, many suffered the loss of loved ones. On November 27, 2020, our family joined their ranks when Bee Crowder, my ninety-five-year-old mom, died—though not from Covid-19. Like so many other families, we weren’t able to gather to grieve Mom, honor her life, or encourage one another. Instead, we used other means to celebrate her loving influence—and we found great comfort from her insistence that, if God called her home, she was ready and even eager to go. That confident hope, evidenced in so much of Mom’s living, was also how she faced death.

Facing possible death, Paul wrote, “For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. . . . I am torn between the two: I desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far; but it is more necessary for you that I remain in the body” (Philippians 1:21, 23–24). Even with his legitimate desire to stay and help others, Paul was drawn to his heavenly home with Christ.

Such confidence changes how we view the moment when we step from this life to the next. Our hope can give great comfort to others in their own season of loss. Although we grieve the loss of those we love, believers in Jesus don’t grieve like those “who have no hope” (1 Thessalonians 4:13). True hope is the possession of those who know Him. .

Reflect & Pray

How would you describe your response to the threatening realities in our world? How could intentional hope change your outlook on the struggles of life?

God of all hope, please remind me of Jesus’ death-conquering victory.

[lightman]

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

[PROCON]

Hi radu, I put down the last fertilizer down on her lawns yesterday, the cooler weather is making the lawns go dormant so not as much mowing anymore.

I'm sure we'll find stuff to do as the weather turns.

We're back into the 80's this week, feels good, cooler temps coming soon though.

How's things your way?

[radu]

Nice not needing to mow so often, isn’t it? As much as I hate winter, I’m looking forward to leaving Champ in the garage for a few months.

Yeah, I’d say it’s a pretty safe bet Robin will come up with something to keep you busy. LOL

We’re about to cool off for a few days, then warm back up to upper 70s and low 80s next week. That’s where we should be this time of year. It’s going to be right chilly this weekend so maybe we’ll be busy at the museum.

[luvie]

ALWAYS REMEMBER THEM ALL!

[ExTexasRedhead]

The Real Story Behind Saving Private Ryan: The Niland Brothers

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-vQHYVA_OCQ

Saving Private Ryan set the standard for World War II movies since its release in 1998. However, very few know that the story of the Niland Brothers formed the base of Steven Spielberg’s masterpiece. The Niland Brothers were four brothers that served in the US Army during World War II. Within a month, three of the four brothers were either killed or missing in action. The remaining brother, Frederick Niland, inspired the character of James F. Ryan played by Matt Damon in the movie Saving Private Ryan. In this video we dive into the stories of the Niland Brothers and walk in their footsteps on the Battlefields of Normandy. Many thanks to the Niland Family for correspondence as we worked on this video.

[ExTexasRedhead]

How the song Angel Flight came to be!!

ANGEL FLIGHT RadioTowerDVDMix.mpg

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgkxiqKj0nU

[luvie]

We got 1/2" of rain this afternoon with lots of wind and a bit of hail that didn't hurt anything. The guys were working on that tree all day, and the sound of those huge branches hitting the ground IN OUR YARD [because most of it hung over our yard] was very unsettling. Ruined my chance of a nap. This was taken before they started cutting down the huge branch parts that sounded like bombs when they hit the ground. LOL!

I know...you deal with this stuff all the time, but this is the first huge tree so close to the house that has had to be removed. All of it. There is still some to do tomorrow, which I don't look forward to. LOL! Believe it or not, the little greenhouse is still standing! :)

[MoochPooch]

Evening, Kathy! I’m busy celebrating the holiday of Succoth (Feast of the Tabernacles.)

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

WOOHOO on your rain this afternoon. I happened to pull up the radar at the right time and saw that one spot of heavy rain sitting over your town. That ought to make your grass happy.

[radu]

DA-YUM!!! They sure made a mess in your yard!! I’d be furious! Yes, we’ve had to deal with tree messes over the years but they were our trees. Not someone else’s.

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[crusty old prospector]

Where did those loblolly pines come from?