FReeper Canteen ~ Sunday Chapel ~ BACK TO SCHOOL ~ 16 August 2026

Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !! | The Canteen Crew

[Kathy in Alaska]

 

 

 

BACK TO SCHOOL

By Naval Support Activity Chapel Staff

A child came home from his first day of school. His mother asked, “What did you learn today?” He said, “Not enough. I have to go back tomorrow”.

Going back to school is always difficult for both teachers and students. It also means more traffic with school buses back on the road; probably the only ones delighted about schools reopening are the parents.

Going back to school can be a milestone. Kindergarten, sixth grade, high school and college are all significant marks of progress and change (especially when the kid finally gets a job!). For parents, these can be good times to reflect -- and perhaps to set new goals.

It is good to reflect on memories of your kids growing up, and how proud you are of who they are becoming. It is also important to understand what they will need next as they grow and develop.

An important goal is not only to ensure that they learn reading, writing and arithmetic, but also that they learn about God as well. The Bible tells us to train and teach our children in the ways of God (Proverbs 22:6 and Ephesians 6:4). One great way to do this is to take them to church.

Chaplain Rob Beede, NSA Mid-South Command Chaplain

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; Free Republic
KEYWORDS: canteen; chapel; military; troopsupport

[Kathy in Alaska]

Dear God:
I ask that no Airman, Coast Guardsman,
Marine, Sailor, Soldier, Reservist, National Guardsman, or Merchant Marine
feel alone or forgotten.

O Israel, hope in the Lord;
For with the Lord there is loving kindness,
And with Him is abundant redemption.
And He will redeem Israel
From all his iniquities.

Psalm 130:7 & 8

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please join us for Sunday Chapel ~ BACK TO SCHOOL, and Liberty

Lt. Charles F. Suver, CHC, USN, 28th Marine Regiment, 5th Marine Division
"Mass at Iwo Jima"

Please stop in and say a prayer of protection for the military.
Prayers from all denominations are needed.



Sunday Liberty starts after the Guest Military Chaplain's Service!

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Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[Kathy in Alaska]

Shavua Tov.
Wishing all our Jewish troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
a peaceful and prosperous week.

[ExTexasRedhead]

NFL Legend on Vietnam Service

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VpYTLnD5lIo

4x Super Bowl Champion Wounded in Fierce Firefight in Vietnam | Rocky Bleier - American Veterans Center

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qzhwHEyB82w

https://www.youtube.com/@americanveteranscenter

Robert Patrick Bleier was born in 1946 in the small town of Appleton, Wisconsin. The first of four children, his dad proudly boasted to anyone who would listen what a tough “little rock” the baby was. The name stuck, and Robert became ‘Rocky’.

A 3x all-state running back in high school Rocky was offered a scholarship to Notre Dame, where he led the Fighting Irish to the National Championship in 1966. In 1968, Rocky would be selected in the 16th round of the NFL draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Another draft in 1968 took him from the football fields of America to the battlefields of Vietnam. While on patrol in Hiep Duc, Bleier was severely wounded by rifle fire and an enemy grenade. Doctors told him his days playing football were over, but Rocky Bleier had a different plan.

He began a strict regimen of rehabilitation and working out and slowly built back his body. The embodiment of determination, Rocky rejoined the Pittsburgh Steelers and would go on to win four Super Bowls with the team throughout the 1970s.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Prayers for our troops, veterans, families, allies, friends, and Canteeners
for a safe and peaceful week ahead.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...a Blessed Lord’s Day and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Did you and Blue get out today?

[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, ETR, and Shavua Tov to you and yours.

Rocky Bleier...what a story. Thanks for the links.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

A Blessed Lord's Day and Shavua Tov to you.

[radu]

Howdy, Kathy.

Doesn’t look like there was any sun time on the deck today. The gloom is back, and a little rain is moving up from the south.

Sunny and too hot here. Ugh

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, radu, and a Blessed Lord’s Day to you and yours.

Another hot and steamy day for you?

Warm enough here, but no sun, and possible rain tonight.

[Kathy in Alaska]

God Bless our military men and women who have given their all.

Thanks, unique.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome Troops, Veterans, Families, and Allies!
God Bless You and Keep You Safe.

[radu]

Quite hot and steamy. No rain showers to back the temp off this afternoon. Have I mentioned I’m ready for Fall? LOL

Yeah, gloomy up there today but hey, it isn’t hot! :-)

[lightman]

Keep the Lord’s Day in the Lord’s way.

A blessed Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost (Western)/Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost (Orthodox) to all!

[luvie]

Casting Crowns~Praise You In The Storm

Waylon Jennings/Jesse Colter~Precious Memories

Daniel O'Donnel~Church In The Wildwood

Passion~In Christ Alone

MercyMe~I Can Only Imagine

St. Olaf Choir~When Peace Like A River

Providence~Amazing Grace

GOD BLESS YOU THIS LORD'S DAY!

[Kathy in Alaska]

True...gloomy, but not so hot. Mid 60s...not too bad.

[radu]

Howdy, luvie.

Did you enjoy the “cooler” day? LOL