FReeper Canteen ~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 13 May 2011

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ It's Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

STRATOFORTRESS FLIGHT

A B-52 Stratofortress takes off during a rapid-launch exercise on Minot Air Force Base, N.D., April 13, 2011. The aircraft is assigned to the 5th Bomb Wing. At the close of the base's two-week training, several B-52s took off in rapid succession, signaling the end of the mission. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Thomas Dow

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Honoring those who have served before.

CONVOY CLEARING

U.S. Marines stage their vehicles before beginning a route-clearing mission near Marja in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 9, 2011. The Marines, assigned to Bravo Company 1st Tank Battalion, have had to go from being proficient with tanks to providing route-clearing support. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. John M. McCall

WARRIOR’S RIDE

Wounded Warriors from the Hampton Roads region cycle through Naval Station Norfolk, Va., April 28, 2011. The Warrior Ride conducts adaptive bicycling to help combat wounded service members with their rehabilitation in returning to athletic recreation. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Lauren G. Randall/Released)

WATER FOOTBALL

U.S. Navy sailors play football during a swim call in the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Cleveland, Espiritu Santo, Vanuatu, April 29, 2011. The Cleveland is in Vanuatu for Pacific Partnership 2011, a five-month humanitarian assistance initiative that will make port visits to Tonga, Vanuatu, Papua New Guinea, Timor-Leste and the Federated States of Micronesia. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Michael Russell

RIVER PATROL

U.S Marines patrol along the Helmand River after visiting a local school in the Garmsir district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 26, 2011. The Marines are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Colby Brown

WARRIOR TRAINING

U.S. Navy sailors toss training grenades during Army warrior training on Fort Dix, N.J., May 2, 2011. The four-week training is designed to outfit, equip and prepare sailors for upcoming deployments supporting overseas contingency operations. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Jonathan David Chandler

FOOT PATROL FRIEND

U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Ricardo Gonzalez greets an Afghan child during a foot patrol outside an observation post in Afghanistan's Helmand province, April 25, 2011. Gonzalez is a vehicle commander for one of the combined anti-armor teams assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 4th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Marco Mancha

RESIDENT RESCUE

Members of a U.S. Coast Guard disaster response team rescue residents from of a flooded neighborhood in Shawneetown, Ill., May 2, 2011. The Coast Guard is working with the Army Corps of Engineers, states and local agencies to minimize damage to property, structures and to help save lives from historic flood levels. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Dan Wheeler

DOGGIE DOCTORS

U.S. Army Capt. Kellie Stewart, center, looks on while Spc. Jennifer Thomas, right, holds a dog and Dr. Lydia Tong from World Vets inserts an intravenous line during a Pacific Partnership event at Nambouk village, Vanuatu, April 30, 2011. Stewart is the officer in charge of the veterinary civil assistance program and Thomas is an animal care specialist. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tony Tolley

CHIL GAZY PATROL

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jordan Cruz provides security as U.S. soldiers walk through the village of Chil Gazy in Afghanistan, April 26, 2011. Afghans voiced their opinions to International Security Assistance Forces troops to improve the security situation in the village and throughout the area. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Battalion, 84th Field Artillery Regiment, 170th Infantry Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Johnston

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Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[BIGLOOK]

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[PROCON]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

JUst got called to the front desk....BRB! GRRRRR!

[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

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The Mighty Toe
May 13, 2011

Recently, I heard of a sport that challenges my imagination—I can’t comprehend why anyone would play it. It’s called “Toe Wrestling.” Every year, people from across the globe gather in England for the world championships. Competitors sit on the ground facing each other and then lock the big toe of the other’s bare foot. The object is to pin the opponent’s foot in a manner similar to the way an arm wrestler pins a competitor’s wrist. It sounds strange to me.

In a way, this unusual competition gives honor to a part of the body that’s largely ignored—until we drop something on it. Our toes and feet are vital parts of our anatomy, yet we pay little attention to them unless they hurt.

Perhaps that’s why Paul used the foot to remind us that there are no unimportant parts in the body of Christ. In 1 Corinthians 12:15, he said, “If the foot should say, ‘Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,’ is it therefore not of the body?” The only correct answer: “Of course it’s part of the body.”

Paul wants us to realize that each person in the body of Christ is important. Even if you think of yourself as the most overlooked and ignored member of the body of Christ, you have value. And you can honor God like a true champion by using your unique skills for God’s glory.

God builds His church with different stones,
He makes each one belong;
All shapes and sizes fit in place
To make the structure strong. —Sper

The Lord uses small tools to perform large tasks.

Read: 1 Corinthians 12:14-26

If the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I am not of the body,” is it therefore not of the body? —1 Corinthians 12:15

Bible in a year:
2 Kings 17-18; John 3:19-36

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ It’s Finally Friday ~ Remembering Our Troops ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

*HUGS*

And thanks very much for tonight's thread!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[left that other site]

Hi Folks!
Linda and Brandy are doing great together. They even walk in sychronized step.
They did have a little squabble over a squeak toy, but other than that, they are great together!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in first....Mac grabs the gold!!

[ConorMacNessa]

Welcome To All Who Enter This Canteen, To Our Serving Military, To Our Veterans, To All Military Families, To Our FRiends and To Our Allies!

Missing Man Setting

Never Forget Those Who Sacrificed All That We Could Live In Freedom!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And right behind in second....Hawaii snags the silver!!

[SevenofNine]

HEY maybe we could Tomkow elect Tsar of all Russias LOL!

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/russia/8509670/All-female-sect-worships-Vladimir-Putin-as-Paul-the-Apostle.html

Well Tsar Peter the Great was navy dude LOL!

[ConorMacNessa]

Good evening, ML!

*HUGS*

Great to see you this evening!

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....Pro bags the bronze!!

[ConorMacNessa]

I'll be in and out tonight - packing for our trip to Philly tomorrow.

Lamh Foistenach Abu!

[Kathy in Alaska]

WOOHOO......Linda and Brandy are doing well together.

I’m happy for you, ML...((HUGS))

WTG, girls. Now pay attention to your Mom!