FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 01 February 2024

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

Until We See Each Other Again!

The South Carolina National Guard conducts a deployment ceremony Jan. 16, 2022 in Florence, South Carolina to recognize the 133rd Military Police Company's mobilization in support of Operation Spartan Shield. Approximately 150 U.S. Army National Guard Soldiers with the 133rd Military Police Company, 51st Military Police Battalion, 59th Troop Command, South Carolina National Guard, will deploy to the Middle East for approximately nine months. While deployed, the 133rd Military Police Company's mission will be to provide support to customs operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Tim Andrews, South Carolina National Guard)

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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.

Snow Drills USMC Style!

Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, run to a practical application station during a physical training event at Fort Pickett, Virginia on Jan. 16, 2022. The training event consisted of several practical application stations with a log run of 400 meters between each station. Marines not participating in the practical application were required to conduct log drills until the station scenario was completed. The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

ACE Training. We Just Like The Jet At Night!

U.S. Air Force electrical and bioenvironmental technicians, from the 177th Fighter Wing of the New Jersey Air National Guard, change a bioenvironmental control system component in an F-16C Fighting Falcon, on the flight line at Boca Chica Naval Air Station, FL, Jan. 11, 2022. 177FW maintenance, operations, logistics, communications and security personnel traveled to the Key West Naval facility to take advantage of the weather and fly numerous training sorties, in preparation for an Agile Combat Employment demonstration training event at Muñiz Air National Guard Base, Carolina, PR. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Andrew J. Moseley)

Snow Drills: Just Lay There While We Talk It Over!

Marines with Echo Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Marine Regiment, 4th Marine Division, conduct combat casualty care practice during a physical training event at Fort Pickett, Virginia on Jan. 16, 2022. The training event consisted of several practical application stations with a log run of 400 meters between each station. Marines not participating in the practical application were required to conduct log drills until the station scenario was completed. The Department of Defense, through the U.S. Northern Command, and in support of the Department of Homeland Security, is providing transportation, temporary housing, medical screening, and general support for at least 50,000 Afghan evacuees at suitable facilities, in permanent or temporary structures, as quickly as possible. This initiative provides Afghan personnel essential support at secure locations outside Afghanistan. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. David Intriago)

Welcome Back Food Pictures!

220112-N-MR124-1010 INDIAN OCEAN (Jan. 12, 2022) Culinary Specialist 2nd Class Rolando Nunez, (right), a native of Alice, Texas, serves Mongolian barbecue for the crew aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77), Jan. 12, 2022. Carl Vinson Carrier Strike Group (VINCSG) and Essex Amphibious Ready Group (ESX ARG) are conducting joint expeditionary strike force operations in the South China Sea as part of continuing and routine interoperability training operations in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Elisha Smith)

5K Themed Run on Aircraft Carrier!

220115-N-PA358-1051 MEDITERRANEAN SEA (Jan. 15, 2022) Rear Adm. Curt Renshaw, commander, Carrier Strike Group Eight, participates in a Martin Luther King Jr. Day themed 5k on the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75), Jan. 15, 2022. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Sixth Fleet area of operations in support of naval operations to maintain maritime stability and security, and defend U.S., allied and partner interests in Europe and Africa. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman T'ara Tripp)

We’re Dizzy Now! Way To Go Sgt!

Sgt. Jessie Coleman, a member of the U.S. Army Warrior Fitness Team, performs a handstand push-up during the Gauntlet event at the Wodapalooza CrossFit Festival in Miami, Florida Jan. 15, 2022. The Army Marketing and Engagement Brigade's Warrior Fitness Team fielded athletes across multiple divisions during Wodapalooza in support of Army Recruiting and Outreach efforts. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Corey T. VanDiver)

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[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, thanks for tonight's Canteen and for remembering our Troops!

How's the snow falling?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...the last 2 days have brought another 10+ inches of snow. And now we enter several days of not getting above zero...at least -15 overnight.

Hope you are toasty warm and enjoying your week.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Tippy able to get out without rain?

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

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

THANK YOU
for your service!

[left that other site]

Yes...now it’s just COLD. LOL!

I really don’t enjoy winter, but I shouldn’t be complaining to a person who lives in Alaska. LOL.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Do you have two space heaters by your desk? Mighty darn cold up there today!!

[lightman]

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

[luvie]

Years later they're still NOT home.
I stand by this sentiment!
We need peace here at home,
Not war abroad!

[PROCON]

Hiya radu, I hope all your water woes are behind you.

We're in a warm, wet weather pattern here now, it's great 'cuz you don't have to shovel rain, LOL.

Not much happening with me, had lunch with Son today, got a few Dr. appts coming up but nothing serious.

How have you and the kittehs been doing?

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.
Kinda hard to argue with that, no doubt.

I hope your day’s been good.

[The Mayor]

February 1

All-Star Humility

Bible in a Year :

• Exodus 27–28
• Matthew 21:1–22

[Jesus] made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant.

Philippians 2:7

After a game, a college basketball star stayed behind to help workers throw out empty cups and food wrappers. When a fan posted a video of him in action, more than eighty thousand people viewed it. One person commented, “[The young man] is one of the most humble guys you will ever meet in your life.” It would’ve been easier for the basketball player to leave with his teammates and celebrate his role in the team’s victory. Instead, he volunteered for a thankless job.

The ultimate spirit of humility is seen in Jesus, who left His high position in heaven to take the role of a servant on earth (Philippians 2:7). He didn’t have to do it, but He willingly humbled Himself. His ministry on earth included teaching, healing, and loving all people—and dying and rising to save them.

Although Christ’s example can inspire us to sweep a floor, pick up a hammer, or dish up food, it may be most powerful when it finds its way into our attitude toward others. True humility is an inner quality that not only changes our actions but also changes what’s important to us. It motivates us to “value others above [ourselves]” (v. 3).

Author and preacher Andrew Murray said, “Humility is the bloom and the beauty of holiness.” May our lives reflect this beauty as, through the power of His Spirit, we reflect the heart of Christ (vv. 2–5). .

Reflect & Pray

How has Jesus’ humility affected you? In what areas are you tempted to be prideful?

Dear Jesus, thank You for humbling Yourself for me. Help me to follow Your example of valuing others’ needs above my own.

[luvie]

Hey there, radu!

It HAS been good, except for the part where there was rain coming and it totally missed us! That was NOT good.

How are things there? Is it finally warming up so you can open the windows?

[radu]

Howdy, PRO!

The water issues seem to be taken care of and I pray no more crop up. That was NOT fun.

I noticed it’s been a bit wet across WA lately. Great that you have some warmth with it so you don’t have snow. I imagine Kathy would love to be able to see NO snowflakes for the rest of the winter. She’s buried.

Sounds like your day was good, getting together with your son.

Da kittehs are doing well enough. Isis is “iffy” and goes to the vet next Monday. I’m not sure how that’s going to turn out but am braced for bad news. Hoping for good news.

I’ve been cussing Comcast all day and spent two hours on the phone with them. Things seem to be ok now but we’ll see how long that lasts. Other than that aggravation, things are fine. Chilly today but the rest of the week will be pretty nice.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu...water still pumping away nicely?

A friend bought me a one-size-fits-all heavy duty, sherpa fleece lined hoodie. It has room in it for a second person, and for short folks it reaches below the knees. I used it last winter, but forgot about til several days ago. I have only turned on the space heater a couple times since, and for cold feet after shoveling.

Keeping my arthritic knees warm seems to be the key to the space heater need so much. The thermometer by my desk varies between 63 and 67.

[radu]

Aw MAN!! Missed by rain AGAIN? That stinks.

It was nippy here but we warm back up tomorrow through the rest of the week. Not exactly open-the-windows warm but decent enough. 45 this afternoon and that’s about normal for this time of year. 50s and a couple of low 60s the rest of the week.

[luvie]

Brrrr! I don't know how you DO that kind of snowfall and those temperatures! You are one tough gal!