FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ 27 March 09

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It's Finally Friday!! ~

BLACK HAWK THREE

UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters assigned to Task Force 34, 1st Battalion 244 Assault Helicopter Battalion fly on Joint Base Balad, Iraq, March 11, 2009. The battalion consists of companies from the Louisiana and Florida National Guards. The unit conducts air assault and air movement operations in support of Multi-National Corps - Iraq. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Lynette Hoke

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ZABUL STARLIGHTS

U.S. Army Spc. Stephen Highberger, left, and Pvt. Charles Joiner sit in a patrol base on an overnight mission near Forward Operation Base Lane in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 13, 2009. Highberger and Joiner are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Mancini

NEW LEADERS

With a bonfire as a backdrop, U.S. Army non-commissioned officers assigned to the 172nd Infantry Brigade welcomed 22 graduates into the ranks of leadership at the first-ever Blackhawk Warrior Leader Course on Forward Operating Base Kalsu, Iraq, March 6, 2009. The week-long accelerated program focused on more than 20 hands-on, performance-based skills ranging from Iraqi security professionalization to fundamental lifesaving skills. U.S. Army photo by photo by Pfc. Bethany Little

Jimmie Rodgers ~ T for Texas

Lee Andrews & The Hearts ~ Tear Drops

Elvis ~ I Love You Because

Little Richard ~ Slippin and Slidin

Jo Stafford ~ Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend

ON PATROL

090325-N-7571S-008 PACIFIC OCEAN (March 25, 2009) An E-2C Hawkeye, assigned to the "Bear Aces" of Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 124 flies over the Pacific Ocean in the U.s. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jonathan Snyder/Released)

DROP OFF OF 26th MARINE EXPEDITIONARY UNIT (26 MEU) COMPLETE

090324-N-4236E-102 ATLANTIC OCEAN (March 24, 2009) A landing craft air cushion (LCAC) from Assault Craft Unit (ACU) 4 returns to the multi-purpose amphibious assault ship USS Iwo Jima (LHD 7) after disembarking Marines and equipment from the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (26 MEU). Iwo Jima is deployed as part of the Iwo Jima Amphibious Ready Group supporting maritime security operations. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Chad R. Erdmann/Released)

Svensla Hotkvintetten ~ Hallelujah

Johnny Cash ~ I Heard That Lonesome Whistle

Bob Dylan ~ I Threw It All Away

The Everly Brothers ~ Brand New Heartache

Bill Haley & His Comets ~ Rock The Joint

TEA FOR TWO

U.S. Army Staff Sgts. Danieto Bacchus, left, and Robert Newman, take a break and drink chai tea at an Afghan National Army outpost near Forward Operating Base Baylough in Zabul province, Afghanistan, March 18, 2009. The Soldiers are assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 4th Infantry Regiment. Photo by Staff Sgt. Adam Mancini

CHINOOK MAKES FIRST OVERNIGHT U.S. SHIP VISIT TO IRAQ

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[philly-d-kidder]

[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.

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God Bless Our Republic

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

[MS.BEHAVIN]

IN

[philly-d-kidder]

[puppypusher]

Hello!Kathy and my Fellow Freepers.Have a Great weekend.

Kathy,Thanks for the thread.

[PERKY2004]

IN!

[Kathy in Alaska]

It’s Finally Friday!!

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[philly-d-kidder]

awesome graphics thanks...

[The Mayor]

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March 27, 2009

I’m Innocent!

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READ: James 1:19-25

Be doers of the Word. —James 1:22

All of the students at a school in Florida—2,550 in total—were in trouble. A message system notified every parent that their child (or children) had detention that weekend for bad behavior. Many kids pleaded their innocence, yet some parents meted out punishment anyway. One mother, Amy, admitted that she yelled at her son and made sure he showed up for his detention on Saturday.

To the relief of 2,534 kids, and to the embarrassment of some parents, they discovered that the automated message was sent in error to the entire student body when only 16 kids actually deserved detention! Amy felt so bad about not listening to and believing her son that she took him out for breakfast that Saturday morning.

We all have stories to tell about circumstances that have shown us our need to listen before we speak. We’re naturally tempted to come to quick judgments and react angrily. The book of James gives us these three practical exhortations to deal with life’s stressful situations: “Be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath” (James 1:19).

In life’s stresses, let’s be “doers of the Word” (v.22), and take the time to listen and show restraint with our words and anger today.

A judgment made without the facts
Is sure to be unfair,
So always listen to both sides—
You’ll find the answer there. —Branon

Listen to understand, then speak with love.

Bible in One Year: Judges 1-3; Luke 4:1-30

[philly-d-kidder]

[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)
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)
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Pvt Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
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 Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
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)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....grabbing the gold, is philly!!

[SandRat]

In.

[Kathy in Alaska]

And posting at the exact same time, sharing the gold....Nana Hope!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And snagging the silver....ms b!!

[SandRat]

Thank You -- Orphaned Iraqi children sign a Thank You poster for Victoria Elementary School in San Bernardino, Ca. The elementary school donated boxes of crayons, markers and assorted gifts for the children. U.S. Army photo.

[philly-d-kidder]

Congrats we are tied for first Last Night Conor mac nessa..
awesome Congrats Again!

[SandRat]

Picture Perfect -- An Iraqi child writes her name on a picture that she drew for U.S. service members. The children from a local Iraqi orphanage spent the day playing games and receiving gifts from the service members working with Multi-National Forces - Iraq. U.S. Army photo.

[HoosierHawk]

Great post! Thank you!

"This is an important day for us and for Iraq," Navy Lt. Allen Maxwell, Chinook’s commanding officer, said. "Our visit gave us a chance to interact with senior Iraqi navy leadership and further enhance cooperation with the Iraqi navy and marines. Today was an extraordinary opportunity, and I am proud to have made a positive difference in Iraq’s future."

They should all be proud.