FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 19 December 2013

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ASTA ATTACK

Asta, a military police working dog, attacks U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class William Bryan during a controlled aggression demonstration at Ford Island on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, April 13, 2013. The military uses working dogs to apprehend suspects and to detect explosives and narcotics while searching buildings, ships and submarines. Bryan is a master-at-arms. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Diana Quinlan

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HELPING HANDS

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Jessica Sobczyk, left, and Tech. Sgt. Leah Rogers assist each other in securing their gas masks during an exercise at General Mitchell International Airport, WI, April 13, 2013. The training exercise helps prepare airmen from the Wisconsin Air National Guard for operations in chemical, biological, radioactive and nuclear environments. Sobczyk and Rogers are assigned to the 128th Air Refueling Wing. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Wenzel

SUPER CHECK

U.S. Marines Lance Cpl. Victoria A. Pierce, left, and Sgt. Matthew R. Mawhorr check a CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft on Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, April 10, 2013. Crews performed aircraft checks as part of a turnaround inspection. Pierce, a flightline mechanic, and Mawhorr, a crew chief, are assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

TIRE TEETH

Participants compete in the first rugged terrain obstacle run on U.S. Army Garrison Grafenwoehr in Grafenwoehr, Germany, April 13, 2013. More than 670 competitors participated in the 13-kilometer, 13-obstacle race, which centered around Grafenwoehr's rugged terrain trail, a training resource designed to test the ability of small units to operate in a physically demanding environment. U.S. Army photo by Markus Rauchenberger

BOSTON HARBOR

A Boston Coast Guard boat crew patrols Boston Harbor near Logan International Airport, April 15, 2013, as the Coast Guard increases its presence following the bombings at the Boston Marathon. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Joe Klinker

WIRE ROUTES

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Ross Honomichl checks a generator for faulty wires at the power production warehouse at Altus Air Force Base, Okla., April 12, 2013. Honomichi is a power production journeyman assigned to the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Franklin R. Ramos

RIVER CROSSING

U.S. and Afghan soldiers cross the Tarnak River in the Panjwai district in Afghanistan's Kandahar province, April 10, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the 2nd Infantry Division's Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Kimberly Hackbarth

RIFLE DRILL

Members of the U.S. Army Drill Team, part of the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment known as "The Old Guard," perform during an exhibition drill at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C., April 13, 2013. The soldiers spend hours a week perfecting each movement and routine. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Luisito Brooks

GEAR GAZE

Navy Airman Mathew Hanck inspects a landing gear switch on an F/A-18C hornet in the hangar bay of the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz in the Pacific Ocean, April 8, 2013. The Nimitz is underway for a sustainment training exercise to prepare for an upcoming deployment. Hanck is assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 146. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jason Behnke

SURVIVOR RECORD

U.S. Army Sgt. Jesse Untalan uses a camera to record his great-grandfather’s name, Pedro Untalan, a survivor of the Bataan Death March, at the Capas National Shrine in Capas in Tarlac province, Philippines, April 14, 2013. Jesse Untalan participated in Balikatan 2013, an annual bilateral training exercise to increase interoperability between the Philippine armed forces and U.S. military when responding to future natural disasters. Untalan is assigned to the U.S. Pacific Army Command. U.S. Marine Corps photo by 1st Lt. Garth M. Langley

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CHARLESTOWN, Mass. (Jan. 14, 2008) The first major snowfall of the New Year blankets the USS Constitution. Despite the weather "Old Ironsides," remained open for free public tours. At 210 years-old, USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world, manned by 67 active-duty United States Sailors and visited by nearly half a million visitors annually. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Eric Brown (Released)

GOD BLESS AND PROTECT OUR TROOPS AND OUR BELOVED NATION!!!





Boston, Oct. 21, 2009 - Boatswains Mate 2nd Class Philip Gagnon pipes as USS Constitution performs an underway demonstration in honor of the three-masted wooden frigate's 212th birthday. (U.S. Navy photo by Airman Mark Alexander/Released).
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USS Constitution's 1812 Marine Guard fire vintage Springfield flintlock muskets during the ship's underway. "Old Ironsides" was underway for the "Constitution Day Cruise," which is conducted to thank the family and supporters of Constitution. U.S. Navy photo by Airman Nick Lyman (Released)

OUR TROOPS ROCK!!!!!!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[The Mayor]

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The Son Is Given
December 19, 2013

Read: Luke 1:26-33

For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given. —Isaiah 9:6

Bible in a Year:
Jonah 1-4; Revelation 10

One of my favorite portions of Handel’s Messiah is the joyous movement “For unto us a Child is born,” from the first part of the oratorio. I especially love how the chorus rises to the phrase, “Unto us a Son is given.” Those words, of course, are taken from Isaiah 9:6, “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.” Handel’s majestic music soars with adoration for the Son who came to us in human flesh that first Christmas.

The New Testament clarifies even further who this Son is. In Luke 1, the angelic messenger appeared to Mary and identified the Christ-child in four ways. He would be the son of Mary, making Him fully human (1:31). He would be the Son of the Highest, which made Him fully divine (1:32). He would also be the Son of David, giving Him royal lineage (1:32). And He would bear the title of Son of God (1:35), giving Him equality with the Father in all things. All of the roles the Messiah was called to fill are made possible in these distinct expressions of His Sonship.

As we worship Him this Christmas, may our celebrations be filled with joy and wonder at the fullness of what it means. Our heavenly Father has given us His perfect, sufficient Son. O come, let us adore Him!

Yea, Lord, we greet Thee, born this happy morning,
Jesus, to Thee be all glory given;
Word of the Father, now in flesh appearing;
O come, let us adore Him, Christ the Lord. —Wade

God’s love became incarnate at Bethlehem.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

Always remember our Troops, Past & Present

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Families, for your service to our country.

Thanks, unique, for the perfect woohoo.

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[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Kathy!

***HUGS***



Striding up the gangplank as we speak,
rendering Hand Salutes to our National Colors
and to the Officer of the Deck!

Thank you very much for this evening's
"Remembering Our Troops" thread!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac!!

[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!



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Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Kathy in Alaska]

And only a single second behind....

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sand!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And the Vets strike again!! Good job!! All three top spots.

If I disappear, the internet crashed again. It has quit twice since I posted the thread.

Been like this all day. *sigh* Getting old.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Honoring Our Heroes

2LT Rebecca USA (Daughter of U S Army EOD)
3 sons (armymarinemom and amdad)
86th Fighter Weapons Squadron "Combat Hammer" (saminfl)
AbnSarge USA
Allegra
Anoreth USCG (daughter of Tax-chick)
aviator USAF
BIGLOOK USN
Brett USN (CindyDawg)
Brother and Son-in-Law (kalee)
Cannoneer No. 4
CAPT Bryan USA (Diver Dave)
CAPT Future Snake Eater USA (RightOnline)
CAPT Jason Clendenin (friend of Frou)
Chris USA (amom)
Chuck USA (RightOnline)
CMS USA
COL Mike (gpapa)
ConorMacNessa FMF Corpsman
Cpl Don USMC 1963-1967 (Diver Dave’s twin)
CPT Carol USA, Nurse Corp (Vineyard)
David USAF (LUV W)
Defender2
Deven USA (Shimmer)
Diver Dave USN
Drumbo USN
E2 Mike USA (Colonel_Flagg)
Ethan USMC (georgiabelle)
forgotenknight13 USA (grandson of Monkey Face)
Fred (DocRock)
GulfWar1Vet USA
HiJinx USA
IS2 Brianne USN (My Hearts in London -Everett)
IS2 Heather USN (My Hearts in London -Everett)
Jade Falcon USN
James USA (Grumpybutt)
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)
KJD USAF (SuzyQue)
Laurita USA
LCpl Carter USMC
LCpl Joe USMC (Don’tMessWithTexas)
Lindsay (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
LT David (Coldwater Creek)
LT Gerald USN (Vineyard)
M1911A1 USMC (M0sby)
M1Tanker
Major Jennifer USA (Diver Dave)
Major joma89 USAF
MEG33's Navy Grandson
Michael USAR (RightOnline)
Mike1Sg USA (mystery-ak)
Milo828 USA (mystery-ak)
MSgt Eddie USAF ( Son of ThomasPaine2000, CMSgt USAF, Ret)
MSGT Glen Ignasiak USAF (nephew of AirForceMom)
Nate USN (sneakers)
Navy Chaplain, Lt Nathan Rice (Coldwater Creek)
Old China Hand USA
Old Sarge USA
OneLoyalAmerican USCG
PFC Jake USMC (son of Enough_Deceit)
Philetus USA
PROCON USA
Rick USAF (Doogle)
Robert, Jeremy, Daynnis USA (SoldierDad)
SandRat USA
Sat-Com Chris USA (son of KC Burke)
SGT Alex USA (son of Enough_Deceit)
SGT Chris USA (son of Vineyard)
SGT Ev USA (Mozie)
SGT Gray USA (colorcountry’s son)
SGT Matt USMC (SuzyQue)
SGT Robert USMC (MarineMom613)
SGT Sean Reed (preed)
Son USCG (GodBlessUSA)
SPC Drew USA (brother-in-law Stonewall Jackson)
SPC Mike USA (AbnSarge)
SPC Ted USA (nephew of hoagy62)
SPC William Akin USA (Step-son of BlueLancer)
SPC4 Dan USA (son of swmobuffalo)
SSG Brian USA (repubmom)
SSG Dustin USA (SIL of U S Army EOD)
SSG Dusty USA (MountainDad)
SSG Mitchel USA (tina07)
SSG Spencer USA (grame)
SSGT Adam USA (Diver Dave)
SSGT Don May Jr USMC (debm29palms)
SSGT John Linde USA (JFoxbear)
SSGT The Black Knight USAF
Stevan USA (Grumpybutt)
Terrence USN (Sweetbaby/LadyPilgrim)
The Sailor
TMSuchman USMC
tongue-tied USN/USA
Tonkin USN/USCG
TSGT Jason M Kibler USAF (son of AirForceMom)
SFC txradioguy USA
USAFSecurityForces (son of visualops & TheStickman)
Valerie USAF (Shimmer)
Victor and Tony D USMC (weldgophardline)
Vineyard USN
William USA (jackv)
WOs Bob and Michelle USA (nephew, and his wife, of BnBlFlag)

 

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...how was commuting?

It was supposed to warm up, but it hasn’t so far. More snow coming.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.

Still snowing?

[Kathy in Alaska]

We are supposed to get some snow tonight.
I had to wear my coat all day in the office. They haven't figured out the heat thing yet.

Stay warm!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Sand...((HUGS))...hope the table and chair legs are cooperating.

[GeronL]

Can planes even fly at -19?

I guess its colder up there but wow.