FReeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 29 August 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

Riders, start your hogs!

Nearly 450 motorcycle riders await a B-1B Lancer's takeoff at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Aug. 5. The flyover is the signal to begin the Dakota Thunder Motorcycle Run from Ellsworth to the 68th Annual Sturgis (S.D.) Motorcycle Rally. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman Corey Hook)

Canteen Mission Statement

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.

Hancock Wins Olympic Gold Medal

U.S. Army Pfc. Vincent Hancock sets two Olympic records and prevails in a four-shot shoot-out with Norway's Tore Brovold to win the men's skeet competition at the Beijing Shooting Range, Aug. 16, 2008. U. S. Army photo by Tim Hipps

I'm listening

Chaplain (Capt.) Jake Marvel listens to an injured soldier who is awaiting aeromedical evacuation to a medical facility in the United States from Ramstein Air Base, Germany. Chaplain Marvel is with the New York Air National Guard's 109th Airlift Wing in Scotia, N.Y. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Scott Wagers)

Cab Calloway ~ Gotta Darn Good Reason Now (For Bein' Good)

UB40 ~ Red, Red Wine

Amy Grant ~ This Is My Father's World

Buckwheat Zydeco ~ Hey Baby

Johnny & The Hurricanes ~ Reveille Rock

Ready to strike

Rudy, a military working dog, waits for the command to intercept Senior Airman Nathaniel Johnson during controlled aggression training Aug. 13 at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D. Airman Johnson is with the 28th Security Forces Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Marc I. Lane)

U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716)

080827-N-4044H-063 BATUMI, Georgia (Aug. 27, 2008) Local Georgians gather to welcome the crew of the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Dallas (WHEC 716). Dallas arrived with more than 76,000 pounds of humanitarian assistance supplies to be given to the people of Georgia. The supplies are in response to the request of the government of the Republic of Georgia. Dallas is part of Combined Task Force 367, the maritime element of the U.S. humanitarian assistance mission to Georgia. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eddie Harrison/Released)

Beach Boys ~ Kokomo

Eva Cassidy & Danny Gatton ~ Blue Eyes Crying In The Rain

IZ ~ Margarita

Rory Gallagher ~ A Million Miles Away

Woody Guthrie ~ End Of The Line

Marine in Iraq watches son’s birth in Milwaukee via satellite

Sgt. Nick Jensen, on a video feed from Iraq, checks in on his wife, April, and their son, Parker, who was born Monday at Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St. Joseph in Milwaukee. Photo/Jack Orton

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Army couple has second set of twins

Sgt. David Shores and wife, Kimberly, along with twin sons, Austin, left, and Tyler, proudly display the family’s newest set of twins, Camdyn, left, and Connor, at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center two days after their birth on Aug. 8. Photo by Jon Connor

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[Radix]

I am still around.

[al baby]

me three

[HiJinx]

Woo-Hoo, PFC Hancock!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!!

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and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

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[Radix]

August 29 is the anniversary of my very first day in the Army.

Thirty one years ago today I reported for duty at Fort Dix New Jersey.

[Old Sarge]

PRESENT FOR DOODY!

[Colonel_Flagg]

Prodigal reporting.

[HopeandGlory]

Good morning Troops, Veterans and Canteeners.

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Our Flag Flying Proudly One Nation Under God

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Lord, Please Bless Our Troops they're fighting for our Freedom.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag
of the United States of America,
and to the Republic, for which it stands;
one nation UNDER GOD,
indivisible,
with liberty and justice for all.

Prayers going up.

[SandRat]

Still FRWN threads to go, before I can play.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Randy Larsen]

Thanks Ma!

Finally a thread I can relate to on FR!

[HiJinx]

Hey, Sarge, great to see ya!
Of course, I gotta run now...steaks on the grill.

Great news today about Anbar Province, if it holds...

[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
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
COL Mike (gpapa)
CMS USA
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London - Everett)
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)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Brian USA (repubmom)
SGT Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
SGT Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel Costa Jr USA (tina07)
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)

 

[Arrowhead1952]

Good morning to everyone at the Canteen.
Last post for today. I am on hurricane alert starting tomorrow.

[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. 

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, Sonora, for the perfect woohoo.

John Conlee ~ They Also Serve

[MS.BEHAVIN]

Thanks for tonites thread Ma!
*HUG*
Awesome pics tonite!
Good evening everyone..

[Kathy in Alaska]

And making an appearance in 1st....Radix for the gold!!

[The Mayor]

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August 29, 2008

Don’t Rust Out

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READ: 1 Timothy 6:11-16

But you, O man of God, flee these things and pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness. —1 Timothy 6:11

On June 15, 1957, a brand-new car was buried in a concrete vault under the courthouse lawn in Tulsa. In June 2007, the car was unearthed as the city celebrated Oklahoma’s 100th year of statehood. Writing in the Tulsa World, Randy Krehbiel said: “Now we know what 50 years in a hole does to a Plymouth Belvedere.” Water seeping into the vault had turned the once shiny car into a rusted monument to the past. A hot-rod expert hired to start the engine pronounced it “hopeless.”

Spiritual inactivity corrodes the soul like moisture acting on metal. Paul urged Timothy, his young protégé, to “pursue righteousness, godliness, faith, love, patience, gentleness” (1 Tim. 6:11). This command had no expiration date attached to it. The spiritual disciplines require continued attention throughout our lives. If rest becomes our goal, then rust is right behind.

Oswald Chambers said: “The intellect works with the greatest intensity when it works continuously; the more you do, the more you can do. We must work hard to keep in trim for God. Clean off the rust and keep bright by use.”

Our capabilities may vary with age, but pursuing the righteous life to which God has called us should never end. Don’t rust out!

For Further Study
For practical advice on how to keep spiritually active as we age, you may wish to read Finishing Well on the Web at www.discoveryseries.org/q0713

Spiritual inactivity corrodes the soul.

Bible in One Year: Isaiah 4–6; Proverbs 21:11-21