FReeper Canteen ~ Happy 239th Birthday United States Navy ~ 13 October 2014

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Happy 239th Birthday, United States Navy!! ~

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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.

Establishment of the Navy, 13 October 1775

This resolution of the Continental Congress marked the establishment of what is now the United States Navy.

"Resolved, That a swift sailing vessel, to carry ten carriage guns, and a proportionable number of swivels, with eighty men, be fitted, with all possible despatch, for a cruise of three months, and that the commander be instructed to cruize eastward, for intercepting such transports as may be laden with warlike stores and other supplies for our enemies, and for such other purposes as the Congress shall direct.

That a Committee of three be appointed to prepare an estimate of the expence, and lay the same before the Congress, and to contract with proper persons to fit out the vessel.

Resolved, that another vessel be fitted out for the same purposes, and that the said committee report their opinion of a proper vessel, and also an estimate of the expence."

Navy Times

As the first ships of the Continental Navy readied in the Delaware River during the fall of 1775, Commodore Esek Hopkins issued a set of fleet signals. His signals for the fleet to engage the enemy provided for the "Strip'd Jack and Ensign at their proper places." Thus, the First Navy Jack was a flag consisting of 13 horizontal alternating red and white stripes bearing diagonally across them a rattlesnake in a moving position with the motto "Don’t Tread On Me."

In 1977, the Secretary of the Navy directed that the ship in active status with the longest total period of active service shall display the First Navy Jack until decommissioned or transferred to inactive service, at which time the flag shall be passed to the next ship in line with appropriate honors. The display of this jack by the oldest ship in the fleet is an appropriate form of recognition and promotes pride of service, enhances morale, and contributes to the tradition of naval service.

USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) became the oldest active ship in the United States Navy upon the decommissioning of USS Independence (CV 62) on September 30, 1998. Kitty Hawk is only the second aircraft carrier ever to hold the honor of flying the First Navy Jack.

Excerpted from the Web site of the USS Kitty Hawk.

Uniform for the Navy of the United States of America

Captain's Uniform. FULL DRESSED COAT. Blue Cloth with long buff lappels, and a standing collar, and lining of buff--to be made and trimmed full with a gold epaulet on each shoulder. The cuffs buff, with four buttons to the pockets. Lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar. Buttons, yellow metal, and to have the foul anchor and American eagle on the same.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff, with flaps and four buttons to the pockets of the vests, so as to correspond and be in uniform with the coat. Buttons the same kind as the coat, only proportionably smaller.

Lieutenants. COAT. Long, blue, with half lappels, standing collar, and lining of buff. The lappels to have six buttons, and one to the collar; below the lappel, right side, three buttons, left side, thee close worked button holes. Three buttons to the pocket flaps, and three to a slash sleeve, with a buff cuff. One gold epaulet on the right shoulder. Trimmings, plain twist.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff-- The former to be made with skirts, and pocket flaps, but to have no buttons to the pockets. The buttons for the vest and breeches, and coat, the same as for the captain's uniform.

Lieutenant of Marines. COAT. Long, blue, with long lappels of red; standing collar and lining red. The lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar. Three buttons to the pocket flaps, and three to a slash sleeve, with a red cuff. One gold epaulet on the right shoulder, for the senior lieutenant, where there are two lieutenants for the same ship, and one on the left shoulder for the second officer. Where there is only one lieutenant, he is also to wear the epaulet on the right shoulder. Trimmings plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. The former, red with skirts and pocket flaps, but to have no buttons to the pockets.-- The latter blue-- Buttons for the suit, the same as the captains and lieutenants.

Surgeons. COAT. Long, dark green, with black velvet lappels, and standing collar.--Lappels to have nine buttons, and one to the standing collar-- No linings, other than being faced with the same cloth as the coat. Slash sleeves, the cuff the same as the facings, with three buttons. Pocket flaps, plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. The former, red, double breasted. The latter green, same as the coat. Buttons, the same as the officers.

Surgeon's Mates. The same as the surgeons, with only this difference in the coat, to wit--Half lappels, with six buttons, and one to the collar; below the lappel, right side, three buttons; left side, three close worked button holes.

Sailing Masters. COAT. Long, blue, with facings and standing collar of the same, edged with buff-- nine buttons to the lappels, and one to the standing collar. Lining blue, or faced with the same as the coat-- Slash sleeves, with three buttons-- Pockets plain.

VEST AND BREECHES. Plain buff vest-- and blue breeches. Buttons (for the suit) the same as for the officers.

Pursers. COAT. Plain frock blue coat, with the proper naval buttons-- no lappels.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff and plain.

Midshipmen. COAT. Plain frock coat of blue, lined and edged with buff, without lappels, a standing collar of buff, and plain buff cuffs, open underneath with three buttons.

VEST AND BREECHES. Buff-- former to be made round and plain-- Buttons (for the suit) the same as before described.

Marines. Plain short coats of blue, with a red belt, edged with red, and turned up with the same, with common small naval buttons, with blue pantaloons edged with red, and red vests.

CAPTAINS, LIEUTENANTS, AND MARINE OFFICERS, to wear when full dressed, cocked hats, with black cockades, and small swords (yellow mounted) and when undressed, such swords as my be hereafter fixed upon or ordered, which said swords are to be worn at all times by the midshipmen, who are to wear cocked hats, &c. when fully dressed only-- surgeons; mates, sailing masters, and pursers, cocked hats and black cockades.

JAMES M'HENRY

Secretary of War

War-Office, August 24, 1797.

N.B. SUMMER DRESS-- Vest and breeches (excepting for marine soldiers) to be white, or nankeen, as may correspond with the uniform, &c. &c. Marines, white linen overalls.

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[jivin gene]

Just visited your beautiful state. Thank you for recognizing our birthday. Anchors Aweigh!

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[PROCON]

Thanks for your Naval service to our Country FRiend!

[ConorMacNessa]

We're still having good weather here, although it has cooled off - more like Autumn, finally.

The reason I've been absent so much the last few days is that we've been locked in combat assembling my son Daniel's Captain's Bed. It has been absolute hell - the directions were useless - one page with pictures and type so small that I couldn't make them out even with a magnifying glass. Also, I've been beating myself up physically lifting things, bending down and standing much longer than I should.

We finally finished this afternoon - my thighs are like jelly and my back is out.

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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]

Welcome aboard, Shipmate! I'm not sure I've seen you on the Canteen before - Welcome Aboard!

America demands Justice for the Fallen of Benghazi!

O stranger, tell the Lacedaemonians that we lie here, obedient to their command.

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]

I hate when directions are useless. I don’t know why they even bother printing such small type. I hope you write a disparaging letter to the maker. Maybe they will read it and do better in the future.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro....great pictures of our Navy. I love when they put leis on the incoming ships.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Go US Navy Seals!!

[yarddog]

Back in the late 50s and early 60s the Navy used to have comic books which they gave away at the post office. They were very good and I learned a lot about Navy history from them.

I wish they still did that.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[luvie]

Oooohh, yeeaaahhh! Seals! :P<-—pant-pant

[Kathy in Alaska]

As well you should be....he helped keep us free.

[Kathy in Alaska]

I wish you were in CHARGE of your Navy!!!!

We need some adults in charge.

[The Mayor]

Freep mail me to be on or off the Daily Bread ping list

Timely Words
Oct 13, 2014

Read: Proverbs 25:11-15

A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver. —Proverbs 25:11

Bible in a Year:
Isaiah 41-42; 1 Thessalonians 1

You may have heard the adage, “Timing is everything.” According to the Bible, good timing applies to our words and speech too. Think of a time when God used you to bring a timely word to refresh someone, or when you wanted to speak, but it was wiser for you to remain silent.

The Bible says that there is an appropriate time to speak (Eccl. 3:7). Solomon compared properly timed and well-spoken words with golden apples in a silver setting—beautiful, valuable, and carefully crafted (Prov. 25:11-12). Knowing the right time to speak is beneficial for both the speaker and hearer, whether they are words of love, encouragement, or rebuke. Keeping silent also has its place and time. When tempted to deride, belittle, or slander a neighbor, Solomon said that it is wise to hold our tongue, recognizing the appropriate time for silence (11:12-13). When talkativeness or anger tempts us to sin against God or another human being, resistance comes by being slow to speak (10:19; James 1:19).

It’s often hard to know what to say and when to say it. The Spirit will help us to be discerning. He will help us use the right words at the right time and in the right manner, for the good of others and for His honor.

Heavenly Father, thank You for using others to
speak words of encouragement and challenge to
me. Help me to be wise in how and when my words
or my silence may be helpful to someone else.

Timely words are works of art.

Insight

Hebrew poetry (such as psalms and proverbs) differs greatly from Western poetry. Where Western poetry often depends upon rhyme and meter to artistically tell its tale, Hebrew poetry is dependent upon linguistic devices to paint the picture of the ideas it is seeking to convey. One such device, synonymous parallelism, is found in verse 15. Here, the idea of the first half of the verse is reinforced through a reworded repetition of that idea in the second half of the verse. Another common poetic device is found in verses 11-14, where analogies (notice the word like) form the word-pictures that carry the meaning.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Thanks, Mac, for the Missing Man Setting as we remember those who have given their all that we may gather safe and secure.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Welcome to the Canteen, jivin gene. We thank you for your service to our country.

[luvie]

Happy 239th Birthday, Navy!

Boston Pops~Victory At Sea

[luvie]

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

[SevenofNine]

Okay Kathy I thought Alaska was pretty conservative yes I hear

Some dumb*** Fed Judge over turn Alaskan ban on gay marriage

http://www.newsminer.com/news/alaska_news/federal-judge-strikes-down-alaska-s-marriage-ban/article_e1d34490-5265-11e4-9640-001a4bcf6878.html#.VDsNJrri5kY.facebook

Boy what happen to Alaska did some of my Cali judge went up there f**** up Alaska law I THINK SO

[ConorMacNessa]

Happy 239th Birthday
U.S. Navy!



The Senior Ship-of-the-Line of the Royal Navy Salutes the United States Navy On Its 239th Birthday!



"HANDS ACROSS THE WATER"

"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)