Freeper Canteen ~ Finally Friday ~ 10 October 08

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

MARINE, CORPSMAN PAY HOMAGE TO FALLEN BROTHER

Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Benjamin Swain, left, a corpsman with 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 1, and Marine Corps Maj. Jeffrey McCormack, operations officer for 1st Battalion, 9th Marines, stand at the site in Fallujah, Iraq, where Benjamin's brother, James, was killed in 2004. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Casey Jones

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.

SUEZ SHORE

The amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio transits through the Suez Canal, Egypt, Sept. 23, 2008. The USS San Antonio is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Expeditionary Strike Group supporting maritime security operations in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason R. Zalasky

VERTICAL ASCEND

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor, left, and an F-15 Strike Eagle from the 325th Fighter Wing participate in air-to-air maneuvers over eastern Florida, Sept. 22, 2008. U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Scott Reed

Randy Travis & George Jones ~ A Few Ole Country Boys

Alabama ~ Roll On

Alison Krauss ~ Every Time You Say Goodbye

Ben Colder ~ Little Bitty Steer

Bill Anderson ~ Backstage At The Grand Ole Opry

HAWAIIAN SUNSET

The aircraft carier USS Abraham Lincoln is moored at Pearl Harbor Naval Station, Hawaii during a scheduled port visit, Oct. 1, 2008. The Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Rialyn Rodrigo

RIVER SKILLS

Two rubber boats zip around Lake Qadisiyah, Iraq, Oct. 4, 2008. Sailors with Riverine Squadron 3, Riverine Detachment 2, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, Regimental Combat Team 5 and Iraqi Police run scenarios to practice their boating skills. The sailors conduct a 21-day training course to help the Iraqi policemen better develop their river security force. The policemen in the class came from all over western al-Anbar province. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Paul Torres

Marty Robbins ~ Stairway of Love

Alan Jackson ~ Don't Rock The Jukebox

Archie Campbell ~ Love The Leaves Are Turning

Bobby Bare ~ Cowboys & Daddys

Chris LeDoux ~ This Cowboy's Hat

FRESH START (Thank You US Military)

More than 50 families return to the Zaitun, west of Baghdad, Sept. 29, 2008, after they were forced to leave because of violence a few years ago. This marks a fresh start for these families as they begin to rebuild and move forward along with the rest of Abu Ghraib and its residents. U.S. Army photo by Cpl. Dustin Weidman

SECURING KANDAHAR

An F/A-18C Hornet assigned to the "Stingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 113 transits over Kandahar, Afghanistan, while supporting international security forces in the region, Oct. 6, 2008. The USS Ronald Reagan and Carrier Air Wing 14 are providing support to coalition forces on the ground in Afghanistan. Coalition forces, composed of more than 52,000 personnel from 40 countries, are providing assistance to the government of Afghanistan, as part of the International Security Assistance Force. U.S. Navy photo by Cmdr. Erik Etz

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[Old Sarge]

BOO!

[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.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Wow!! Look at you...quick for sure! I’m still getting the ping list ready.

[Tanniker Smith]

Hello!

[acad1228]

in!

[acad1228]

Hey Sarge! Long time no see.

[Old Sarge]

Acad, howdy! Had time to visit, so here I be!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It's Finally Friday!!

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

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[Old Sarge]

Hey, THERE you are!

{{{HOPE}}}

[The Mayor]

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October 10, 2008

A Handful Of Thorns

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READ: Psalm 105:1-6

Give thanks to the LORD for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men! —Psalm 107:21

Jeremy Taylor was a 17th-century English cleric who was severely persecuted for his faith. But though his house was plundered, his family left destitute, and his property confiscated, he continued to count the blessings he could not lose.

He wrote: “They have not taken away my merry countenance, my cheerful spirit, and a good conscience; they have still left me with the providence of God, and all His promises . . . my hopes of Heaven, and my charity to them, too, and still I sleep and digest, I eat and drink, I read and meditate. And he that hath so many causes of joy, and so great should never choose to sit down upon his little handful of thorns.”

Although we may not be afflicted with the grievous difficulties that Jeremy Taylor endured, all of us face trials and troubles. Are we grumbling? Or do we refuse to let our “little handful of thorns,” our troubles, obscure the overwhelming abundance of our blessings?

When we feel like complaining, let’s remember God’s faithfulness and “give thanks to the LORD! Call upon His name; make known His deeds among the peoples! . . . Remember His marvelous works which He has done!” (Ps. 105:1,5).

When upon life’s billows you are tempest-tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost;
Count your many blessings—name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord has done. —Oatman

Spend your time counting your blessings, not airing your complaints.

Bible in One Year: Jeremiah 28–30; Proverbs 4:18-27

[puppypusher]

Hi!their Kathy and My fellow freepers.Hope all’s well this evening.

[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)
Ev USA (Mozie)
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
Major joma89 USAF
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 Sean Reed (preed)
Sgt Spencer USA (grame)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Matt USA (repubmom)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
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)

 

[MeekMom]

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[HopeandGlory]

Hello dance partner . . . how've you been?

. . . I hope you haven't lost your touch . . . ;-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And Sarge is in 1st....grabbing the gold!!

[SevenofNine]

Breaking bad economic news report that Japanese stock market had dip below 9,000 level and it close to 500 points minus

Also Drudge developing item on Wash Times that Osmara Barek people are talking to Iraqi govt not talk to US folks to let US Soldiers stay in Iraq after election encourage their pullout

[SevenofNine]

Breaking bad economic news report that Japanese stock market had dip below 9,000 level and it close to 500 points minus

Also Drudge developing item on Wash Times that Osmara Barek people are talking to Iraqi govt not talk to US folks to let US Soldiers stay in Iraq after election encourage their pullout

[acad1228]

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