FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 09 November 2023

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 Having Fun Yet?!

MSG Sean Phal of the 120th Infantry Brigade performed the Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT) on Nov 8, 2023 at Fort Cavazos, Texas. The ACFT is to assess the Soldier's muscular strenght, muscle endurance, power, speed, agility, coordination, flexibility, balance, reaction time and aerobic capacity. (U.S.Army Reserve photo by MSG Connie Antolok)

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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.

Happy Birthday USMC!!

A family poses for a photo during the 248th birthday bash at Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Arizona, Nov. 4, 2023. This event allowed children to make birthday cards to give to Marines showing their appreciation and celebrating the Marine Corps birthday with their families in a kid friendly environment. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Elizabeth Gallagher)

Full Steam Ahead!

Sailors aboard the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) conduct a replenishment-at-sea with the Royal Australian Navy supply ship HMAS Stalwart (A304) in the East China Sea, Nov. 3. Rafael Peralta is forward-deployed and assigned to Commander, Task Force 71/Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 15, the Navy’s largest DESRON and the U.S. 7th Fleet’s principal surface force. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Alexandria Esteban)

AGT w/82nd Airborne!

Paratroopers assigned to The 82nd Airborne Division, a part of the hand-selected All-American Chorus, prepared for their semi-finale nationally televised performance on America’s Got Talent September 14, 2023. The Chorus, which had previously competed and won entrance into the competition earlier in the year, prepped and prepared a new routine in order to impress the judges and America. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

From AGT Singing---To Training!

Paratroopers assigned to 1st Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division participate in a Brigade wide “Devil’s Strike Hold” Obstacle Course Competition on Fort Liberty, NC, September 20, 2022. These Little Group of Paratroopers (LGOP) were broken down into 7 residing teams reigning from each section/area of the culminating Battalions’, as they were tested on their ability to maneuver, overcome, and collaborate as a team. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Julius Harris)

Honoring Native Americans!!

Members of the Kiowa Black Leggings Warrior Society and Zotigh Singers present the colors during the 2023 Native American Heritage Month Celebration at the Pentagon, Washington, DC, Nov. 8, 2023. (DoD photo by U.S. Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Alexander Kubitza)

Happy Veteran’s Day

A Coast Guard family hands a flower to a veteran at a senior center in Chesapeake, Virginia. Coasties from the Hampton Roads area celebrated Veterans Day at two senior centers in Chesapeake, thanking veterans of all branches for their service. (U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Mikaela McGee)

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[The Mayor]

November 9

Jesus’ Ultimate Victory

Bible in a Year:

• Jeremiah 46–47
• Hebrews 6

As they began to sing and praise, the Lord set ambushes . . . and they were defeated.

2 Chronicles 20:22

At some military camps across Europe during World War II, an unusual type of supply was air-dropped for homesick soldiers—upright pianos. They were specially manufactured to contain only 10 percent of the normal amount of metal, and they received special water-resistant glue and anti-insect treatments. The pianos were rugged and simple but provided hours of spirit-lifting entertainment for soldiers who gathered around to sing familiar songs of home.

Singing—especially songs of praise—is one way that believers in Jesus can find peace in the battle too. King Jehoshaphat found this to be true when he faced vast invading armies (2 Chronicles 20). Terrified, the king called all the people together for prayer and fasting (vv. 3–4). In response, God told him to lead out soldiers to meet the enemy, promising that they’d “not have to fight this battle” (v. 17). Jehoshaphat believed God and acted in faith. He appointed singers to go ahead of the soldiers and sing praise to God for the victory they believed they would see (v. 21). And as their music began, He miraculously defeated their enemies and saved His people (v. 22).

Victory doesn’t always come when and how we want it to. But we can always proclaim Jesus’ ultimate victory over sin and death that’s already been won for us. We can choose to rest in a spirit of worship even in the middle of a war zone. .

Reflect & Pray

How can you praise God right where you are today? How can you press into the victory that Jesus has won for you?

You’re stronger than my enemies, dear God. I lift up Your name in faith today.

[SkyDancer]

Hai Kathy! (((Hugs))) out and about at an eatery with friends.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks again for remembering and honoring our Troops!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

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

We made it thru hump day...3 inches of snow so far today and more coming.

Stay warm!!!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Hump Day at last. And a snowy one at that.

[ExTexasRedhead]

This Vietnam War Film Isn’t Realistic. It’s Real! You Will Feel What The Marines Felt. Terrifying.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uI3mjYmN0Q8

I believe this film to be the most authentic, real documentary made during the Vietnam War. The crew that filmed it in 1966 spent 97 days with Mike Company, a part of the 7th Marine Regiment also known as the “Magnificent Seventh.The director/cameraman was injured several times. Director Francis Ford Coppola said that this documentary was one of the main influences that caused him to create Apocalypse Now.

Check the comments below the video for very interesting stories about Nam.

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[luvie]

ALWAYS Remember Them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...hope you had a cough and sneeze free day.

I just shoveled 3” off the deck and it continues coming down. And it is HEAVY!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Janey...((HUGS))...enjoy the eats and the friends.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Ready for tomorrow’s cooler weather?

It was pretty warm here but windy. The wind made it comfortable enough at least.

[radu]

Hey there, Kathy.

My cough and sneeze free day was yesterday. I never stepped foot out the door all day. LOL Today, I had to go out to haul off trash and gas up the car and have been coughing and sneezing ever since. I could smell smoke and there was obviously a fire fairly close to the west. I could see the smoke hanging pretty thick in the air.

So much for the light fluffy snow earlier today, huh? From what I saw on the radar a little while ago, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet. Heavier stuff is on the way. :-( I hope it doesn’t mess you up tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

You are most welcome, Pro...we must remember.

It is snowing!! Shoveled 4” so far and the deck is already covered in another almost 2”. Happy shoveling.

[lightman]

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

THANK YOU, one and all: Voters, Election workers, “poll pigeon” electioneers, and anyone else who helped in any way with Tuesday’s election.

You celebrated Veteran’s Day four days early by helping to preserve that for which they fought for you—and for people in distant lands!

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

I AM ready for it to be cool and there is supposed to be some rain in the mix, too, but of course I’m NOT optimistic. There do seem to be some clouds to the southwest of us, so we’ll see.

I hope it doesn’t get too cold there. Still a bit early for all that!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...hope you and Tippy are adjusting to the new time for your walks.

Me...snow and more snow, probably all night and all day.

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

1st!!