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FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 19 February 2015
Serving The Best Troops and Veterans In The World !!
| The Canteen Crew
Posted on 02/18/2015 6:00:46 PM PST by Kathy in Alaska
~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~
~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~
BIG SKY SKIER Isaac Blunt, a former Marine who lost both legs to an improvised explosive device two years ago in Afghanistan, rockets down a ski slope ahead of volunteers at Big Sky Ski Resort, MT, Feb. 14, 2014. DOD photo by Michael J. MacLeod
Canteen Mission Statement
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.
SUBMARINE RETURN
The attack submarine USS Virginia arrives at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT, Feb. 13, 2014, after completing a scheduled six-month overseas deployment in the U.S. European Command area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Lt. Timothy Hawkins
GUN LINE
Army Sgt. John Mazza lays in the gun line using an aiming circle to ensure that three 81mm mortar systems are aiming at the same target on Camp Ethan Allen Training Site in Jericho, VT, Feb. 8, 2014. Mazza, a mortarman, is assigned to Vermont National Guard's Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 172nd Infantry Regiment. The soldiers conducted the live fire-exercise to prepare them for their upcoming rotation on Fort Polk, LA. National Guard photo by U.S. Army Sgt Heidi Kroll
COASTAL SKYLINE
U.S. Army Sgt. Ron Cowgill looks out at the sea during a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter flight mission along the coast of Kuwait, Feb. 6, 2014. Cowgill, a crew chief, is assigned to the Michigan Army National Guard's 3rd Battalion, 238th General Support Aviation Battalion. New York National Guard photo by Army Sgt. Harley Jelis
TREE REMOVAL
Army Spc. Nathan Arroyo assists in clearing debris and downed trees from a rural road in Aiken, SC, Feb. 15, 2014. Arroyo is assigned to South Carolina Army National Guard's 1221st Engineer Clearance Company. National Guard photo by U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jorge Intriago
BAGRAM TAKE OFF
A U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft takes off on a mission at dawn from Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan, Feb. 11, 2014. U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Master Sgt. Gary J. Rihn
SUPER WASH
U.S. sailors wash an F/A-18F Super Hornet aircraft on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman in the Gulf of Oman, Feb. 16, 2014. The Harry S. Truman Carrier Strike Group deployed to the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility to conduct maritime security operations, support theater cooperation efforts and support Operation Enduring Freedom. The sailors are assigned to Strike Fighter Squadron 32. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Karl Anderson
MARINE SUPPORT
A U.S. Marine Corps mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle provides security in the Now Zad district in Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. The vehicle is assigned to the 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. The unit supported Afghan forces conducting an operation in the area. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus
HORNET REFUEL
An FA-18D Hornet aircraft connects to a KC-130J Super Hercules aircraft for aerial refueling during Cobra Gold 2014 over Rayong, Thailand, Feb. 12, 2014. The Hornet pilots are assigned to Marine All Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 242, Marine Aircraft Group 12, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. The Hercules crew is assigned to Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 152, Marine Aircraft Group 36, 1st Marine Aircraft Wing, 3rd Marine Expeditionary Force. U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Pfc. Mark Adams
VEHICLE RECOVERY
U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Diamond Aranda scans the area while providing security during a downed vehicle recovery in the Now Zad district of Afghanistan's Helmand province, Feb. 16, 2014. Aranda, an assaultman, is assigned to India Company, 3rd Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Sean Searfus
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To: Kathy in Alaska
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Whose Will?
May all things happen according to your will, is a greeting frequently exchanged during Chinese New Year. As wonderful as that may sound, events turn out best when Gods will plays out and not mine.
Given a choice, Joseph would not have wished to be a slave in Egypt (Gen. 39:1). But despite his captivity, he was successful because the Lord was with [him] (v.2). The Lord even blessed his masters home for Josephs sake (v.5).
Joseph would never have chosen to go to prison in Egypt. But he did when falsely accused of sexual assault. However, for the second time we read: the Lord was with Joseph (v.21). There, he gained the trust of the warden (v.22) so that whatever he did, the Lord made it prosper (v.23). His downward spiral into prison turned out to be the start of his rise to the top position in Egypt. Few people would choose to be promoted the way God promoted Joseph. But Josephs God blesses, despite, and even through, adverse circumstances.
God had a purpose for bringing Joseph to Egypt, and He has a purpose for placing us where we are. Instead of wishing that all things happened according to our will, we could say, as our Savior did before going to the cross, Not as I will, but as You will (Matt. 26:39).
Lord, it is far too easy to chase my own desires and
passions. Forgive me for my selfish wants and pursuit of
self-centered activities. Help me to place You first and to
look for what You are doing and want to do in my life.
Patient waiting is often the highest way of doing Gods will.
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02/18/2015 6:01:01 PM PST
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The Mayor
(Honesty means never having to look over your shoulder.)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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02/18/2015 6:01:04 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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02/18/2015 6:01:57 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else need s said?)
To: LUV W; Kathy in Alaska
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02/18/2015 6:04:44 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else need s said?)
To: SandRat
That is soooooo me today!
And I loved it! :)
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02/18/2015 6:07:06 PM PST
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luvie
(All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris, Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL Vets, too!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; LUV W
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02/18/2015 6:07:21 PM PST
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SandRat
(Duty - Honor - Country! What else need s said?)
To: Kathy in Alaska
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02/18/2015 6:08:01 PM PST
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PROCON
(Always give 100%---unless you're donating blood.)
To: SandRat
But, but, but....I was productive today. Checks got printed on time. We have some other glitches, but the checks are printed.
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02/18/2015 6:09:03 PM PST
by
Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: The Mayor; ConorMacNessa; SandRat; mountainlion; HiJinx; Jet Jaguar; Publius; PROCON; TMSuchman; ...
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02/18/2015 6:10:41 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
Permission Granted!
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02/18/2015 6:12:33 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska
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!
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02/18/2015 6:13:42 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
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 (Click)
Never Forget The Brave Men And Women Who Gave Their Lives To Secure Our Freedom!!
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02/18/2015 6:24:21 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: The Mayor
Good evening, Mayor, and thank you for today’s sustenance for body and soul.
Still snowing? WE are having at least another week of break up weather.
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02/18/2015 6:25:28 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: The Mayor
In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!
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02/18/2015 6:27:32 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: ConorMacNessa
And just seconds behind....Mac snags the silver!!
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02/18/2015 6:28:38 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: Kathy in Alaska; laurenmarlowe; BIGLOOK; alfa6; EsmeraldaA; SandRat; mylife; TMSuchman; PROCON; ...
Marines Landing At Iwo Jima 19 February 1945
From Today in U.S. Military History:
19 February 1945 Iwo Jima, Japan
"On Iwo Jima, 2 divisions of the US 5th Amphibious Corps are landed in Operation Detachment. Before the landing the bombardment groups already deployed are joined by 2 battleships, several cruisers and destroyers from US Task Force 58. The initial assault forces are from US 4th and 5th Marine Divisions with 3rd Marines in reserve. They are carried transported by TF53 (Admiral Hill) and land on the southeast of the island. About 30,000 men go ashore on the first day. The Japanese garrison of about 21,000 troops, commanded by General Kuribayashi, have prepared exceptionally elaborate and tough defenses so that the eight square miles of the island is completely fortified. The Americans realize that the island is well defended since it is part of metropolitan Japan. However, the island is strategically important because it is within fighter range of Tokyo. By controlling the airfields here, American B-29 bombers flying from the Mariana Islands can be escorted. Coast Guard units that participated in this bloody campaign included the Coast Guard-manned USS Bayfield, Callaway, 14 LSTs and the PC-469. Three of the LSTs were struck by enemy shore fire: LST-792, LST-758, and LST-760."
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02/18/2015 6:30:53 PM PST
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ConorMacNessa
(HM/2 USN, 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in Battle!)
To: MoJo2001; 007; 1 FELLOW FREEPER; 11B3; 1FreeAmerican; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2LT Radix jr; 300winmag; ..
Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.
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02/18/2015 6:32:46 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: SandRat
And rounding out the top three....Sand bags the bronze!!
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02/18/2015 6:36:07 PM PST
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
To: LUV W
Luv!!
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Kathy in Alaska
(((~ RIP Brian...heaven's gain...the Coast Guard lost a good one ~)))
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