FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~ 28 May 2015

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

ABRAMS FIRING

U.S. soldiers inside an Abrams M1A1 tank fire the main battle gun during Exercise Combined Resolve II at the Joint Multinational Readiness Center in Hohenfels, Germany, June 16, 2014. The soldiers are assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division's Company D, 2nd Battalion, 5th Cavalry Squadron, 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Capt. John Farmer

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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.

AIR CUSHION

A landing craft air cushion maneuvers toward the USS Makin Island during a certification exercise off the coast of southern California, June 10, 2014. The exercise serves as the final at-sea period for the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit and Amphibious Squadron 5. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Laura Y Raga

LANDING LIGHTS

U.S. Navy seaman Clayton Jackson guides an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter assigned to Sea Combat Squadron 28 during a night vertical replenishment aboard the guided-missile cruiser USS Philippine Sea in the Arabian Sea, June 11, 2014. Jackson is a boatswain's mate. The Philippine Sea is deployed as part of the George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group 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 2nd Class Abe McNatt

READY LAUNCH

U.S. Navy Seaman Donovan Dunn signals to raise a jet blast deflector during carrier qualifications on the aircraft carrier USS Ronald Reagan in the Pacific Ocean, June 14, 2014. Dunn is an aviation boatswain’s mate airman. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Estes

HAWKEYE LANDING

An E-2C Hawkeye prepares to land aboard the aircraft carrier USS George H.W. Bush in the Persian Gulf, June 16, 2014. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel ordered the carrier to move from the North Arabian Sea into the Arabian Gulf to provide President Barack Obama additional flexibility should military options be required to protect American lives, citizens and interests in Iraq, Pentagon Press Secretary Navy Rear Adm. John Kirby said. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Joshua Card

TAUFAN FORMATION

A formation of U.S. and Malaysian aircraft fly in formation during Cope Taufan, a biennial military exercise, over Penang, Malaysia, June 18, 2014. The exercise is designed to improve readiness and cooperation between the U.S. and Malaysia, and includes numerous air operations. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Jason Robertson

SUB RETURN

Sailors aboard the USS Pennsylvania handle lines as the ballistic missile submarine moors in Bangor, WA, June 14, 2014. The Pennsylvania completed a 140-day strategic deterrent patrol, a new record for the longest strategic deterrent patrol completed by an Ohio class submarine. U.S. Navy photo by Chief Petty Officer Ahron Arendes

PIER PLAY

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Mike Allred reunites with his family on the pier following the return of the attack submarine USS North Carolina to Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Honolulu, June 19, 2014, after completing a deployment to the western Pacific region. The North Carolina conducted operations and theater security exercises to contribute to the nation's strategic posture in the region. Allred is an electronics technician. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Steven Khor

MISSILE TEST

The Missile Defense Agency conducts a flight test, known as a ground-based interceptor-06b, from Vandenberg Air Force Base, CA, June 22, 2014. The test will provide data the agency needs, in part to assess the performance of many Ballistic Missile Defense System elements for homeland defense, officials said. Missile Defense Agency photo

SHOT LINE

U.S. Navy Seaman Daniel Stelletell, left, fires a shot line during replenishment-at-sea with the USNS Big Horn aboard the USS Mesa Verde in the Persian Gulf, June 19, 2014. The Mesa Verde is part of the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and with the embarked 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit, is deployed in support of maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Shannon M. Smith

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[The Mayor]

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I’m Stumped

May 28, 2015

I am afraid that . . . your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ. —2 Corinthians 11:3 niv

The riddle stumped me: What is greater than God—and more evil than the devil? The poor have it. The rich need it. And if you eat it you will die.

I missed the solution by allowing my mind to be distracted from the obvious answer: “Nothing.”

That riddle reminds me of another test of wits that would have been far more difficult to solve when it was originally posed. An ancient wise man named Agur asked: “Who has ascended into heaven, or descended? Who has gathered the wind in His fists? Who has bound the waters in a garment? Who has established all the ends of the earth? What is His name, and what is His Son’s name, if you know?” (Prov. 30:4).

Today, we know the answer to those questions. But sometimes when we’re in the middle of the questions, worries, and needs of our lives we may lose sight of the obvious. The details of life can so easily distract us from the One who answers the most important riddle: Who is One with God; more powerful than the devil; the poor can have Him; the rich need Him; and if you eat and drink from His table, you’ll never die? Jesus Christ, the Lord.

Father, in the details and distractions of our spiritual journey, it is so easy to look right past You and Your Son. May we see You today in a new and fresh way.

Focusing on God helps us to take our eyes off our circumstances.

INSIGHT: The book of Proverbs contains many pithy sayings that promote a wise approach to life. Living by them does not guarantee that life will always go smoothly, but taking their advice will help avoid unnecessary problems. Proverbs 30 is slightly different in that it is prefaced by a reflection on the wisdom of the Lord. By introducing the Lord in the beginning of his reflection, Agur acknowledges that he has not “mastered human wisdom” (v. 3 NLT) and suggests that all wisdom is from the Lord.

[PROCON]

Hiya Ma!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Top Ten? ;)

[left that other site]

Well, I don’t mind coming in 3rd after a post like THAT!
:-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[SandRat]

((HUGS))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...back to work?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Lynn-Dah relaxing?

[SkyDancer]

~ Good Evening! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Wisconsin...I do believe you are fourth. Good job!!

[left that other site]

yep...she’s under my feet, hoping i will drop a cracker...OR a piece of cheese.

[Kathy in Alaska]

United States Marine Corps Band ~ National Anthem

[Diana in Wisconsin]

Woo-Hoo! Love Our Vets...as I am one, LOL!

I love, Love, LOVE your posts! Thanks for all you do. :)

[Kathy in Alaska]

Kate Smith ~ God Bless America

[Kathy in Alaska]

Sending out prayers for Arrowhead1952 as he recovers from his horrible fall.

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Glad you enjoy helping honoring our troops. And we thank you for your service to our country.

[PROCON]

Worked yesterday and today. Off until Monday.

Hey, somebody has to do it.

Lovely 85 degree hot weather is staying around for awhile.