FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops ~ 31 July 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

FLIGHT FORMATION

Aircraft from Carrier Air Wing 5 fly in formation over the aircraft carrier USS George Washington during an air-power demonstration in the Philippine Sea, Aug. 20, 2013. The Washington and its embarked air wing, Carrier Air Wing 5, provide a combat-ready force that protects and defends the collective maritime interest of the U.S. and its allies and partners in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Ramon G. Go

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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.

SEA SEARCH TRAINING

A U.S. Navy search and rescue swimmer jumps from an MH-60S Seahawk helicopter during training in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Aug. 17, 2013. The swimmer is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 6, which is deployed with the Nimitz Carrier Strike Group to conduct security operations and security cooperation efforts to support Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Ryan J. Mayes

HOWITZER ROUND

Soldiers fire a round from an M777 howitzer during training on Camp Atterbury, IN, Aug. 14, 2013. The soldiers are assigned to the Indiana National Guard's 2nd Battalion, 150th Field Artillery Regiment. U.S. Army photo by John Crosby

PRESSURE POINTS

Mongolian Junior Sgt. G. Enkhtuushin uses pressure points on Junior Sgt. U. Bazarvaani following a demonstration by U.S. Marine Staff Sgt. Alan Stowers during a seminar on nonlethal weapons at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, Aug. 20, 2013. Stowers and other instructors led classes on using nonlethal tactics to control suspects while minimizing fatalities and permanent injury. The instructors are assigned to 3rd Law Enforcement Battalion, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ben Eberle

DUSTY RANGE

U.S. Marines conduct live-fire training at a range on Camp Leatherneck in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Aug. 12, 2013. The exercise enabled the Marines to gain familiarity with weapons after arriving in country. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Demetrius Munnerlyn

ANCHOR CABLE

U.S. Army Pfc. Courtney Erwin secures an anchor cable to a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft on Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Aug. 21, 2013. The cable is attached to an airdrop cargo bundle to be distributed to ground troops in Afghanistan. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Stephenie Wade

MISSION ROUND

U.S. soldiers prepare a round for a fire support mission using an M119 105mm howitzer on Combat Outpost Wilderness, Paktya province, Afghanistan, Aug. 15, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Maj. Kamil Sztalkoper

TEAM LEAD

Army Staff Sgt. Paul Bryant leads a team of service members participating in the Wounded Warrior Canoe Regatta while recuperating from injuries to promote public awareness and increase opportunities for injured troops in Honolulu, Aug. 18, 2013. The event, part of the 12th annual Duke's OceanFest, included teams racing in six-person canoes in the Pacific Ocean between the Hale Koa Hotel for military members and the U.S. Army Museum. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Daniel Barker

CRASH TEAM

The crash division firefighting team fights a simulated jet engine fire during training on Naval Air Station Whiting Field, FL, Aug. 20, 2013. Crews practiced their techniques before dawn using a mobile aircraft firefighting training device. U.S. Navy photo by Jay Cope

ROPE WARRIOR

U.S. Army Spc. Elizabeth Ibabao goes across a rope bridge at the obstacle course during U.S. Army Europe's Best Warrior competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 20, 2013. The weeklong event tests a soldier's physical stamina, leadership, technical knowledge and skill. Ibabao is assigned to European Regional Dental Command. U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach

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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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Just As I Am
July 31, 2014

Read: Isaiah 55:1-7

Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live. —Isaiah 55:3

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 54-56; Romans 3

Good memories flooded my mind as I sat in a concert. The group’s leader had just introduced the song they were about to sing: “Just As I Am.” I remembered how years ago at the end of his sermons my pastor would ask people to come forward while we sang that song, indicating they would like to receive the forgiveness Christ offers for their sins.

But the leader of the musical group at the concert suggested another occasion when we might sing this song. He commented that he likes to think that when he dies and goes to meet the Lord one day, he will sing in thanks to Him:

Just as I am, without one plea

But that Thy blood was shed for me,

And that Thou bidd’st me come to Thee,

O Lamb of God, I come!

Years before writing this song, Charlotte Elliott asked a minister how she might find the Lord. He told her, “Just come to Him as you are.” She did, and later during a discouraging time of illness, she wrote this hymn about the day she came to Christ and He forgave her sin.

In His Word, the Lord encourages us to seek Him: “Seek the Lord while He may be found, call upon Him while He is near” (Isa. 55:6). He calls to our hearts: “Ho! Everyone who thirsts, come to the waters . . . . Incline your ear, and come to Me. Hear, and your soul shall live” (vv.1,3).

Because of Jesus’ death and resurrection, we can come to Him right now and will one day go into eternity to be with Him forever. Just as I am . . . I come!

Let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely. —Revelation 22:17

Insight

Isaiah 55 has rich words of hope for us in its first seven verses. Arguably, however, the chapter’s most familiar words are found in the next two verses: “‘For My thoughts are not your thoughts, nor are your ways My ways,’ says the Lord. ‘For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are My ways higher than your ways, and My thoughts than your thoughts’” (vv.8-9). These verses offer hope and assurance. God is in control and sees the big picture.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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[yarddog]

Seeing those firefighters from Whiting Field which is close to Pensacola reminds me of something.

A few years ago, the fuel storage tanks at NAS Pensacola caught on fire. The Navy fought the fire all night then finally asked Eglin AFB for assistance.

I read that the Air Force Firefighters put it out within 10 minutes of arriving.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Mac is first!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor is second!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And yarddog rounds out the top three!!

[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)

[ConorMacNessa]

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Missing Man Setting

"Träumerei"
Robert Schumann
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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)

[SkyDancer]

~ Hi Kathy! ~

~ Two Days – Two Days ~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today? Nice weather? How’s the walking coming along?

We have beautiful looking rain clouds sitting on the mountains, but no rain expected. I just took a picture and will try to post it after I get home.

[mountainlion]

This is my country!

Tennessee Ernie Ford.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-zqoR3yWu2k

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((((HUGS))))))

[Soaring Feather]

Good evening, Kathy.

[mountainlion]

The Passing Of Another one.

http://www.fayobserver.com/military/retired-sgt-maj-jon-r-cavaiani-former-prisoner-of-war/article_ec41aa3b-5db7-5c02-a1f2-ff0d5241c548.html