FReeper Canteen~The First Muster~27 Dec 2007

Canteen Crew | Old Sarge

[AZamericonnie]

Our thanks & please reply to Old Sarge for this evening's thread. He's probably out slaying dragons at the moment & will return soon!:)

[mylife]

firstest?

[Kathy in Alaska]

5 seconds! Good job!!

[AZamericonnie]

Supporting our Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, and Coast Guardsmen
at more than 1,000 places across the U. S. and around the world.

~Tribute to Our Troops~

[AZamericonnie]

Firsterestest!:) Evening My!

[AZamericonnie]

LOL...you noticed! One of these days I tell ya....then I’ll need a new goal huh!:) *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please address your replies to Old Sarge...he will be on later. Thank you.

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread




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our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
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Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
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[MS.BEHAVIN]

Top 10?

[mylife]

W00t!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Please address your replies to Old Sarge...he will be on later.
Thank you....OOPS, the ping list would be good.

Click on the pic and I'll guide you
to the start of today's thread




FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT
Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREAD

CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Radix]

 

 

A fire destroys the mess hall after an insurgent mortar attack ignited a fuel truck at a small U.S. Army operating base in Baiji December 26, 2007. There were no injuries from the incident.

 

Over at the mess hall, Cookie's five alarm chile is hotter than ever!

 

 

A US soldier plays the oud to Iraqi children in Baghdad's predominantly Shiite suburb of Sadr City, 22 December 2007. A controversial surge in US troop numbers has cut the death toll in Iraq but prospects for reconciliation between its divided communities remain a distant dream as the conflict enters a New Year.

 

Army regulations forbid panhandling by on duty Troopers, but some of the heroes nevertheless are able to earn a few extra Dinari  at the local school bus stop.

 

 

US soldiers patrol in Baghdad's predominantly Shiite suburb of Sadr City, 22 December 2007. A surge in US troop numbers has cut the death toll in Iraq entering a New Year.

 

I had to fix the original subjective caption written by some whacko left winger.

 

 

 U.S. soldier stands guard near a damaged vehicle after a bomb attack in Baiji, 112 miles north of Baghdad December 25, 2007.

 

This creampuff is our featured vehicle in our Christmas sale in Baiji's number one used car company on the Automile, and we can finance anybody.

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Rick Lynch, commander of the Third Infantry Division, left, tosses a gift to a soldier at Patrol Base Kelsey, near Latifiyah, about 20 miles south of Baghdad, Iraq on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007. The top U.S. commander in the area south of Baghdad says armed volunteer groups must be recognized as legitimate members of Iraqi society and be rewarded for their efforts or the hard fought security gains of the past six months could be lost.

 

Gosh General, thanks for this most excellent pair of Isotoner © gloves.

 

 

 

 

A U.S. army soldier from Blackfoot Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, takes a nap after his Christmas lunch at K-wal combat outpost in the village of Shakarat, in the volatile Diyala province, about 60 miles north of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007.

 

This year's Army Goldbricking Award goes to ...........

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. army soldiers from Blackfoot Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, enjoy their Christmas lunch at K-wal combat outpost in the village of Shakarat, in  Diyala province, about 60 miles north of Baghdad, Iraq, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007.

 

C'mon Sarge, the 2007 version of freeze dried turkey is way better than last years version.

 

 

 

 

 

U.S. army soldiers from Blackfoot Company, 2nd Battalion, 23rd Infantry Regiment, enjoy their Christmas lunch at K-wal combat outpost in the village of Shakarat, in the volatile Diyala province, Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007.

 

Are you telling me that my Army re-enlistment contract does not have a "Sanity-Clause?"

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An U.S. Army soldier with HHC 1/327, 101st Airborne Division, marks the blindfold of a detainee for identification during an operation in the Czech Village housing area near the Baiji oil refinery December 24.

 

 

News concerning  Military Trials involving Troops and "magic marker torture" will be soon coming to an MSM news program near you.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for tonite’s thread Connie and Sir Knight!
*HUGS*

[AZamericonnie]

Why yes lobster girl....you made the top ten. Now wipe that butter off yer chin!:) *Hugs*

[Kathy in Alaska]

At least you didn’t forget the Ping List. LOL!!

[The Mayor]

December 27, 2007

Family Stories

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READ: Joshua 4:1-9

These stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever. —Joshua 4:7

In her book The Shelter of Each Other, Mary Pipher gives advice on rebuilding troubled families. She explores how today’s children sometimes overuse TV and video games to the exclusion of informal instruction received from extended family.

She gives an example of a family reunion where the youngsters are given a video to watch in the back room so the adults can talk undisturbed. Dr. Pipher believes this diversion actually deprives kids. Children need to mix with the older generation so they can hear the stories of aunts, uncles, grandparents, and parents. This helps them learn from those who have gone before them.

The Old Testament places a high value on children being taught their spiritual heritage. After God parted the waters of the Jordan River, Joshua was instructed to take 12 stones from the river to create a memorial for future generations. “When your children ask . . . ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off. . . . And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever” (Josh. 4:6-7).

We need spiritual interaction between generations. Remember, Bible stories are often family stories. And our children need them and us.

Oh, may all who come behind us find us faithful;
May the fire of our devotion light their way;
May the footprints that we leave lead them to believe,
And the lives we live inspire them to obey.  —Mohr
© 1987 Jonathan Mark Music and Birdwing Music

Godly forefathers make good teachers.

Bible in One Year:   Zechariah 1-4; Revelation 18

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

AbnSarge USA
Allegra
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
Clarinet_King USAF (NerdDad/CDBear)
Col Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
Jade Falcon USN
JemiansTerror USA (Jemian)
Jet Jaguar USAF
Joel (NEMDF)
Jonathan USMC (AZbushgal)
Josh USN (doug from upland)
Karen USA (fatima's granddaughter)
KB4W USAF (arbee4bush)
Kenneth (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Kevin USMC (skimask)
Kevin and David USA (vigilante2)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
Lt David (Coldwater Creek)
Capt Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
Sgt Dusty USA (MountainDad)
Sgt Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
txradioguy USA
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
William USA (jackv)

 

[PROCON]

14th?

[TASMANIANRED]

Thanks for this evening’s thread.

Greetings to one and all.

Hugs to Connie and Sarge.

[Kathy in Alaska]

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

A PRAYER OF PROTECTION

The light of God surround you
The love of God enfold you
The power of God protect you
The presence of God watch over you
Wherever you are, God is,
And all is well.
Amen.

BLESS THIS HOUSE

 Bless this house O Lord we pray; Make it safe by night and day; 
Bless these walls so firm and stout, Keeping want and trouble out:
Bless the roof and chimneys tall, Let thy peace lie over all;
Bless this door, that it may prove ever open to joy and love.
Bless these windows shining bright, Letting in God's heav'nly light;
Bless the hearth a'blazing there, with smoke ascending like a prayer;
Bless the folk who dwell within, keep them pure and free from sin;
Bless us all that we may be Fit O Lord to dwell with thee;
Bless us all that one day we May dwell O Lord with thee. 

(Click on graphics for music)

[TASMANIANRED]

Evening my.

I’m quite weary of mud...