FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 21 August 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

IN LINE

U.S. Navy sailors walk a line during a replenishment with the Military Sealift Command fleet replenishment oiler ship USNS Tippecanoe in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 24, 2013. The sailors are assigned to the guided-missile cruiser USS Monterey, which is supporting maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Billy Ho

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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.

PILOT PERSPECTIVE

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Justin G. Smith flies a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during an air interdiction exercise over Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 20, 2013. Smith, a weapons and tactics instructor, is assigned to Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 461. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Gabriela Garcia

NIGHT COVER

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Marines and Afghan forces exit a CH-53E Super Stallion aircraft after an operation on Camp Bastion in Helmand province, Afghanistan, Aug. 22, 2013. Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 462 provided aerial support to the Marines and Afghan forces during an interdiction operation. The Marines are assigned to Fox Company, 2nd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ashley E. Santy

TASER TRAINING

A Mongolian service member reacts to being stunned by the X26 taser during nonlethal weapons training at Five Hills Training Area, Mongolia, Aug. 22, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ben Eberle

PATROL POSTURE

U.S. Army Pfc. Nicholas Peterson, foreground, provides security with his team during a patrol around Forward Operating Base Fenty in Afghanistan's Nangarhar province, Aug. 22, 2013. Peterson is assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's 4th Squadron, 9th Cavalry Regiment, 2nd Armored Brigade Combat Team. The purpose of the early morning patrol was to check the security of Fenty's perimeter as well as engage the people living in the area. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Margaret Taylor

WARDAK MISSION

A U.S. soldier takes a break during a mission to clear Route 1 of improvised explosives in Wardak province, Afghanistan, Aug. 13, 2013. The soldier, assigned to the 87th Sapper Company, conducted the clearing mission to maintain freedom of movement for military and commercial traffic. U.S. Army photo by Spc. Chenee' Brooks

FORTRESS COCKPIT

Air Force Capt. Matthew Gray, right, and Air Force 1st Lt. Reed Elsbernd fly a B-52H Stratofortress aircraft during a Green Flag East training mission over Fort Polk, LA, Aug. 21, 2013. Gray and Elsbernd, B-52 stratofortress pilots, are assigned to the 20th Bomb Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Jonathan Snyder

TELLING HIS STORY

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter holds back tears as he tells his story during a ceremony in his honor at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013. Carter, 33, the fifth living recipient of the military's top honor, was recognized for his valor on Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009. President Barack Obama presented the medal to Carter at the White House, Aug. 26, 2013. DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett

PENTAGON PLAQUE

Medal of Honor recipient Army Staff Sgt. Ty Michael Carter and his wife, Shannon, receive a plaque as he is honored during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Aug. 27, 2013. Deputy Defense Secretary Ash Carter, not pictured, hosted the event for the soldier, the fifth living recipient of the military's top honor, for his valor on Combat Outpost Keating, Afghanistan, Oct. 3, 2009. DOD photo by Glenn Fawcett

SECURITY TRAINING

Army Pfc. JR Lanning provides security on the perimeter of the water treatment facility during training on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK, Aug. 19, 2013. Lanning is assigned to the 1st Squadron Airborne, 40th Cavalry Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo by Justin Connaher

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[The Mayor]

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A Word For The Struggler
August 21, 2014

Read: Hebrews 10:32-39

Do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. —Hebrews 10:35

Bible in a Year:
Psalms 107-109; 1 Corinthians 4

There is an old adage that says, “Don’t bite off more than you can chew.” It’s wise not to take on more responsibilities than we can handle. At some time, however, we will likely feel overwhelmed by the size and difficulty of a task we have agreed to do.

This can happen even in our walk of faith in Christ when our commitment to God seems too much to bear. But the Lord has an encouraging word for us when our confidence wavers.

The writer of Hebrews urged his readers to recall the courage they demonstrated during the early days of their faith (10:32-33). Despite public insults and persecution, they aided believers in prison, and they joyfully accepted the confiscation of their own property (vv.33-34). With that in mind, he says, “Therefore, do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise” (vv.35-36).

Our confidence is not in ourselves but in Jesus and His promise to return at just the right time (v.37).

It is God’s power that enables us to continue in our journey of faith. Recalling the Lord’s faithfulness in days past stirs our confidence in Him today.

When life becomes a heavy load,
An upward climb, a winding road,
In daily tasks, Lord, let me see
That with me You will always be. —D. DeHaan

Trusting God’s faithfulness stirs up our confidence.

Insight

Severely opposed and persecuted, Jewish Christians were pressured to abandon Christianity and to revert to Judaism. The unnamed writer of Hebrews encouraged them to continue in the faith by affirming the preeminence, superiority, and sufficiency of Christ through His person and position (Heb. 1–4) and His work of propitiation (chs. 5–10). He also warned them against rejecting Christ (2:1-3; 3:7-15; 6:4-6). Here, in his final exhortation, he reminded them of their exemplary faithfulness in enduring the mistreatments thus far (10:32-34) and of the great reward that would be theirs if they persevered (vv.35-36). He was confident that they would succeed (v.39).

[ConorMacNessa]

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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).
(Click for Bosun’s Whistle)



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)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[HiJinx]

In!

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[HiJinx]

Whoops! Nana came home with someone else’s groceries. I’ll be back in a bit.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[luvie]

Always remembering them!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Permission Granted!

[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]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[luvie]

Ruh-roh!

[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

"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! ~

~ Went To The Gun Range Today !~

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Mac...*HUGS*...did you sally forth today? Still too hot?

We got checks out today, barely. No time to breathe the last 2 days. Problems, problems, and more problems, both big and small. Everyone is going crazy, even the new boss. It’s good for her to see the “conditions” around here. LOL!

[PROCON]

Hi MA and thanks for tonight’s Canteen’ you’re the best! God Bless our Military!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, HJ...the monsoons still going on?

We have blue sky overhead, but HUGE, beautiful, white, fluffy clouds over the mountains.

[luvie]

....till they all come home.....

Good evening, Conor! (((hugs)))