FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 31 August 2017

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[Kathy in Alaska]

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TAKE THE NIGHT

Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Login Loftis fires an M240 medium machine gun as Lance Cpl. Krikland Harrington looks through a night-vision device during Integrated Training Exercise 5-16 at Marine Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms CA, Aug. 18, 2016. The exercise brings together the ground, air and logistics combat elements of the Marine Corps into one unit ready to respond to global uncertainty. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Timothy Valero

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Army Spc. Mariah Ridge, a military working dog handler, sits with her dog, Jaska, during K-9 hoist evacuation training at Soto Cano Air Base, Honduras, Aug. 15, 2016. Ridge is assigned to Joint Task Force Bravo’s Joint Security Forces. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Siuta B. Ika

KOOLENDONG AIM

Marines attack an objective during a live-fire range movement as part of Exercise Koolendong 16 at Bradshaw Field Training Area, Northern Territory, Australia, Aug. 10, 2016. The Marines are assigned to Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment. The range training also included close air support, mortars, sniper overwatch and the combined anti-armored team. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Sarah Anderson

CARGO DELIVERY

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter prepares to deliver cargo to the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Dwight D. Eisenhower during a replenishment with the fast-combat support ship USNS Arctic in the Arabian Gulf, Aug. 12, 2016. The Eisenhower is supporting Operation Inherent Resolve, maritime security operations and theater security cooperation efforts in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of operations. Navy photo by Seaman Christopher Michaels

FLYING FEET

Army 1st Lt. Wiyaou Kamaziwe, left, and 2nd Lt. Justin Ganzer compete in a combatives tournament during the 2016 European Best Warrior Competition at the 7th Army Training Command's Grafenwoehr Training Area, Germany, Aug. 11, 2016. Kamaziwe is assigned to the 5th Signal Command and Ganzer is assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command. Army Photo by Pfc. Emily Houdershieldt

MOODY DIVE

Air Force pararescuemen jump from an HC-130J Combat King II aircraft 25,000 feet over Moody Air Force Base, GA, Aug. 18, 2016. Pararescuemen are qualified experts in airborne and military free-fall operations. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ryan Callaghan

LANDING ZONE

A medevac helicopter lands under green smoke marking a landing zone for a medical station during an exportable combat training exercise at Fort Hood, Texas, Aug. 18, 2016. The exercise provides an experience similar to a combat training Center for guardsmen, but uses a home or regional station to minimize cost and time away from home and jobs. The soldiers at the medical station are assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 156th Engineer Battalion. Army photo by Sgt. 1st Class Thomas Wheeler

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God’s Radiant Beauty

August 31, 2017

For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made. Romans 1:20

Lord Howe Island is a small paradise of white sands and crystal waters off Australia’s east coast. When I visited some years ago, I was struck by its beauty. Here, one could swim with turtles and with fish like the shimmering trevally, while moon wrasses drifted nearby, flashing their neon colors like a billboard. In its lagoon I found coral reefs full of bright orange clownfish and yellow-striped butterfly fish that rushed to kiss my hand. Overwhelmed by such splendor, I couldn’t help but worship God.

The apostle Paul gives the reason for my response. Creation at its best reveals something of God’s nature (Rom. 1:20). The wonders of Lord Howe Island were giving me a glimpse of His own power and beauty.

Creation reflects God’s beauty the way a piece of art reflects its artist.

When the prophet Ezekiel encountered God, he was shown a radiant Being seated on a blue throne surrounded by glorious colors (Ezek. 1:25–28). The apostle John saw something similar: God sparkling like precious stones, encircled by an emerald rainbow (Rev. 4:2–3). When God reveals Himself, He is found to be not only good and powerful but beautiful too. Creation reflects this beauty the way a piece of art reflects its artist.

Nature often gets worshiped instead of God (Rom. 1:25). What a tragedy. Instead, may earth’s crystal waters and shimmering creatures point us to the One standing behind them who is more powerful and beautiful than anything in this world.

The beauty of creation reflects the beauty of our Creator.

INSIGHT:

Romans 1:20 declares that the intricacies of our universe point to a Designer and are proofs for the existence of God. Another Scripture that describes how creation points to God is Psalm 19. Captivated and awed by the immensity and beauty of the skies, David simply declares that God exists: “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the work of his hands” (v. 1). The majestic creation testifies to the presence and power of the even more majestic Creator God. David reflects on how God has revealed Himself to mankind so that we can know Him. God reveals Himself through His created works (vv. 1–6) and His spoken Word (vv. 7–11). In response, David prays for an obedient and faithful life (vv. 12–14). 

How does the wonder of creation speak to you about God? Sim Kay Tee

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO!

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Hi Everybody!

((((HUGS))))

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

I can finally see the weekend from here.

[mountainlion]

The pictures of the guys jumping out of the back of the airplane seem to be floating. I can imagine how terrifying it would be for me.

[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).



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!!!!!!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, Pro...is fall starting to show itself?

It’s trying to rain here.

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, the distant forest fires with a prevailing, incoming wind are choking our city with heavy smoke everywhere, very unpleasant to be outside right now. Hope it blows away soon.

Still hot here.

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...you and Penny enjoying the new places? Does she just walk, or does she need to stop and check out every new smell?

Did you do pub night?

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, mountainlion...a lot of times you see the chute is pulled when they jump. These guys look like they have to pull their own when they are ready.

No, thanks, not me. d:o)

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It rained last night, and seems to have awakened some insects. Even with Deep-Woods Off, I got stung by a wasp on my left index finger (the one that plays chords) when i tried to brush it off my leg. Naturally, Penny and I had to rush on home to take an antihistamine. I am not allergic, but the OTC allergy pill did a lot to reduce the swelling and sting. And here, I am, typing away.

When Penny has been on the trail before, she stops and sniffs...probably because she can smell her own markings. This would be useful if we ever got lost...but none of the trails are that dense. And, of course, I have my compass and my cell phone. The funny thing is, even in what seems like dense woods, if I am totally quiet and listen...I can hear the sound of traffic!

I have been singing an old Billy Joel song some nights (You May Be Right), and it’s a huge crowd pleaser. However, Billy Joel, at his last concert, did something SO obnoxious that i don’t even want to sing his songs anymore! He is at Fenway Park tonight, and if he tries it again, I hope the crowd BOOOOOOOS him!

Grrrrrrrrrr.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[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!

[Kathy in Alaska]

The Mayor!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Pro!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

ML!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

Multiple fires are not good.

Alaska has a few crews in the Pacific Northwest helping fight them.