FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 25 January 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Hockey Time!

The Eielson Icemen pose for a photo at the Big Dipper Arena in Fairbanks, Alaska, Jan. 19, 2024. Hockey teams from Fort Wainwright and Eielson Air Force base competed for the 28th time in the annual Commander’s Cup. The long-standing tradition began in 1996 and helps build camaraderie across the branches and maintain morale among the service members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Carson Jeney)

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Everyone In Formation!

U.S. Air Force F-35A Lightning II’s assigned to the 61st Fighter Squadron and an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft assigned to the 309th Fighter Squadron, fly in formation, Jan. 19, 2024, over Luke Air Force Base, Arizona. The F-35A is the U.S. Air Force’s latest fifth-generation fighter bringing enhanced capability to survive in the advanced threat environment in which it was designed to operate. Flying operations at Luke AFB contribute to advancing training, producing mission command focused U.S., allied and partner Airmen to meet warfighter needs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Katelynn Jackson)

Snow Removal Time!

An equipment operator with the Fort McCoy snow-removal team clears snow Jan. 16, 2024, at Fort McCoy, WI. Winter and spring in Wisconsin can provide all kinds of bad weather, including freezing rain, snow, or sleet at any time or even all in one day. When that happens, the Fort McCoy snow-removal team plows through whatever Mother Nature dishes out. The team includes contractor Kaiyuh Services LLC and Directorate of Public Works personnel and many others. The team helps keep more than 400 miles of roads, sidewalks, and parking areas clear so the Fort McCoy workforce can operate safely. (U.S. Army Photo by Scott T. Sturkol, Public Affairs Office, Fort McCoy, WI)

Look! It’s a Plant! Excitement All Around!

Mr. Ron Tickle, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Real Property, met with Capt. Mark Sohaney, commander, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), and personnel from the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) during a site tour of the JBPHH FY22 REPI Challenge Award: Protecting Watersheds Above JBPHH. The watersheds above JBPHH are home to Navy wells and a large source of the island's potable water supply. The Navy is working with DLNR to manage the watersheds, protect and restore native species, and eradicate invasive species which are rapidly dispersing throughout the islands. (U.S. Navy photo by Melvin J. Gonzalvo)

Kaboom! We’re “Explosive Breaching”

U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers assigned to 689th Engineer Company, 841st Engineer Battalion, 926th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command, conduct explosive breaching and route clearance training at Camp Blanding Joint Training Center in Starke, Florida, Jan. 20, 2024. Combat engineers conduct training in order to remain tactically proficient in tasks such as properly constructing explosive devices, destroying terrain obstacles, and breaching buildings. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Danielle Sturgill)

Future USMC! Semper Fi!!!

U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Sharif Adan, drill instructor with Receiving Company, instructs new recruits with Hotel Company, 2nd Recruit Training Battalion, during receiving at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego, Jan. 16, 2024. During the receiving process, recruits are checked for contraband, given a haircut, make a phone call home, and issued gear. Adan is a native of Fort Worth, Texas. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Jacob B. Hutchinson)

Army Tough!

U.S. Army Col. Fenicia Jackson and U.S. Army Command Sgt. Maj. Eric Richardson, the command team for the 10th Mountain Division Sustainment Brigade and Sgt. Paul Padilla, a Soldier in the 10th MDSB participated in a command mentorship PT session, Fort Drum, New York, Jan. 8, 2024. Command mentorship PT helps senior leaders interact with their company-level leadership. (U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Alexander Kelsall/ 10th MDSB Public Affairs Office)

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[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[CodeToad]

I know being a drill instructor is hard, very hard, work, but sometimes it seems like it must be a lot of fun too!

[End Times Sentinel]

I’m not sure if this is the place for this or not, I’ve seen this thread, but never dropped in.

On Sunday January 14th, my dear nephew/friend/hang passed away from a seizure.

He’d suffered three while on active duty and was released from duty (terminal leave at the time). He’d attained Ranger Status and was looking towards Green Beret when the seizures disqualified him.

He comes from a family of Army - Mother, Army Nurse; Father, Ranger; Brother, Green Beret; Brother 1st SFOD-D/CAG.

He was a wonderful man, a Patriot, and a Christian.

His loss has left a hole in our family that will never fully heal.

[lizma2]

I appreciate you doing these threads.

I usually check them out but don’t reply as much as I should.

During the Afghan war I was a Red Cross volunteer at Walter Reed on the amputation ward.

My respect for our military went through the roof and is NEVER coming down!!!

Thank you for your posts.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...are you done with the ice? Or do you need an ark?

Never got up to zero at my house today. Finally got the heat inside up to 68. But I have a space heater on my feet.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, CodeToad...I think you are right. LOL!

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

HUMP DAY!! I hope you aren’t too frazzled.

Did the temp ever get above zero today?

[left that other site]

Today it was 37 and rainy, but as the sunset it got colder.

I expect vast sheets of ice tomorrow.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, End Times Sentinel, and welcome to the Canteen.
This is, indeed, a good place.

TAPS

RIP

Nephew of ETS, USA
Army Ranger

Amazing Grace

And our thanks to the whole family for their service to our country.

[The Mayor]

January 25

Strange Places

Bible in a Year :

• Exodus 12–13
• Matthew 16

Who knows but that you have come to your royal position for such a time as this?

Esther 4:14 God, why is this happening? Is this really your plan for us?

As a husband and a dad of young children, those questions and more swirled in my mind as I wrestled with a serious cancer diagnosis. What’s more, our family had just served with a missions team that had seen many children receive Jesus as their Savior. God had been bringing forth evident fruit. There was so much joy. And now this?

Esther likely poured out questions and prayers to God after she was plucked from a loving home and thrust into a strange new world (Esther 2:8). Her cousin Mordecai had raised her as his own daughter after she’d been orphaned (v. 7). But then she was placed in a king’s harem and eventually elevated to serve as his queen (v. 17). Mordecai was understandably concerned about what “was happening to” Esther (v. 11). But in time, the two realized that God had called her to be in a place of great power “for such a time as this” (4:14)—a place that allowed for her people to be saved from destruction (chs. 7–8).

It’s evident that God providentially placed Esther in a strange place as part of His perfect plan. He did the same with me. As I endured a lengthy battle with cancer, I was privileged to share my faith with many, many patients and caregivers. What strange place has He led you to? Trust Him. He’s good, and so are His plans (Romans 11:33–36).

Reflect & Pray

When has God led you to a strange place? Why can you trust in His perfect plans?

Dear God, help me to trust You even when I don’t understand what You’re doing.

For further study read A Place for Doubt in a Growing Faith.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, lizma2...I can only imagine the respect that bering a volunteer in the amputation ward for our most injured military must have fostered.

We thank you for your service to our military men and women.

[PROCON]

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

[PROCON]

Hey radu, how are your temps going? We're finally back to normal temps and snowfall and it feels good!

I don't even remember what I did last weekend but I'm sure it was good, LOL.

How are things your way?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

1st!!

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

Good to hear things have returned to normal up there. Feels good, doesn’t it?

It’s pretty warm here this week but REALLY wet today. It rained hard all day and will again tomorrow. We’ll take it!
We’ll cool off this weekend but to 40s and low 50s rather than teens and 20s. I’ve had MORE than enough of THAT! LOL

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...did the rain finally find you?

We never got above zero today.