FReeper Canteen ~ Remembering Our Troops! ~ 30 January 2020

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ The FReeper Canteen Presents ~

~ Remembering Our Troops!! ~

RAPTOR REFUELING

Four F-22 Raptors await refueling from a KC-135R Stratotanker aircraft during Rim of the Pacific 2016 over the Pacific Ocean, July 26, 2016. The Raptor pilots are assigned to the 199th and 19th Fighter squadrons. The Stratotanker crew is assigned to the 465th Air Refueling Squadron. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class Gregory A. Harden II

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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.

SEAHAWK DEPARTURE

An MH-60S Seahawk helicopter departs from the flight deck of the guided-missile destroyer USS McCampbell during visit, board, search and seizure training in the South China Sea, July 22, 2016. The McCampbell is patrolling with Carrier Strike Group Five in the U.S. 7th Fleet area of responsibility supporting security and stability in the Indo-Asia-Pacific region. The helicopter is assigned to Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 12. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Elesia K. Patten

LIGHTWEIGHT GUN SMOKE

The crew of the USS Stethem fire an MK 45 5-inch lightweight gun at a surface target during Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training Singapore 2016, or Carat, in the South China Sea, July 24, 2016. The annual maritime exercises occur between the Navy and Marine Corps and the armed forces of nine partner nations, including Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Timor-Leste. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class John Pearl

WILD RIDE

A Marine student fast-ropes out of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter during operations at Camp Lejeune, NC, July 13, 2016. The course is a new, shortened version of the helicopter rope-suspension training course and focuses on qualifying Marines as subject matter experts within their subordinate command. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Preston McDonald

TANK TASK

An M1A1 Abrams tank drives down a dirt road during a training event on Camp Lejeune, NC, July 21, 2016. The event brought together active and reserve Marines to train for possible future deployment. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Matthew Callahan

GREEN SCREEN

Soldiers advance through a smoke screen during live-fire training at the Joint Readiness Training Center in Fort Polk, LA, July 25, 2016. The soldiers are assigned to the New York Army National Guard's Company C, 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry Regiment. Army National Guard photo by Sgt. Harley Jelis

OFFLOADING A HELICOPTER

U.S. and NATO troops participate in Advanced Casualty Sustainment Care Medical Training, a course the International Special Training Centre hosted in Pfullendorf, Germany, July 20, 2016. The multinational students received the training to enhance their medical skills to support NATO troops. Army photo by Jason Johnston

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[The Mayor]

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January 30

Strengthening Weak Knees

Bible in a Year:

• Exodus 23–24
• Matthew 20:1–16

Strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way.

Isaiah 35:3 When I was a kid, I thought the song title “He Looked Beyond My Fault and Saw My Need,” written by Dottie Rambo in 1967, was “He Looked Beyond My Faults and Saw My Knees.” Employing the logic of a child, I wondered why God would look at knees. Was it because they were weak? I knew that weak-kneed meant “afraid.” I later discovered that Dottie had written the song about God’s unconditional love in response to her brother Eddie’s belief that he was unlovable because of the wrong things he’d done. Dottie assured him that God saw his weakness but loved him anyway.

God’s unconditional love is apparent throughout the many weak-kneed moments of the people of Israel and Judah. He sent prophets like Isaiah with messages for His wayward people. In Isaiah 35, the prophet shares the hope of God’s restoration. The encouragement that would come as a result of embracing hope would “strengthen the feeble hands, steady the knees that give way” (v. 3). Through the encouragement they received, God’s people would in turn be able to encourage others. This is why Isaiah instructs in verse 4, “Say to those with fearful hearts, ‘Be strong, do not fear.’ ”

Feeling weak-kneed? Talk to your heavenly Father. He strengthens weak knees through the truth of the Scriptures and the power of His presence. You’ll then be able to encourage others.

By: Linda Washington

Reflect & Pray

What are some of the ways you’ve been encouraged recently? How will you encourage someone who’s facing hard times?

Father, I need Your strength and Your grace today.

[PROCON]

WOO-HOO, thanks for remembering and honoring our Troops, Kathy!

[left that other site]

Hi Everybody!

(((HUGS)))

[deoetdoctrinae]

I read today that the 134th Air Refueling Wing from here in Knoxville will be in the skies over Miami for the Superbowl, keeping the Tyndall Air Force Base fighter jets from getting thirsty.

[Kathy in Alaska]

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

Did you make it safety through hump day? I think I did...come on weekend!

[Kathy in Alaska]

I read today that the 134th Air Refueling Wing from here in Knoxville will be in the skies over Miami for the Superbowl, keeping the Tyndall Air Force Base fighter jets from getting thirsty.

How cool is that!! Getting to see your own planes. Neat!

[tina07]

My son-in-law’s unit..back in September 2019. He, and his entire unit, came home safely at the end of November after a 10 month deployment. (He’s full time active duty Army, lives in PA but works in NJ)

https://connectingvets.radio.com/articles/news/new-jersey-national-guard-soldiers-battle-al-shabab?fbclid=IwAR22pmSc34ZLxN8nS8dhX5h3R_OYdVVureVgYhsqQXlDIP-uHRt0kFD_eZk

[Kathy in Alaska]

Good evening, ML...((HUGS))...still good hiking weather?

A few days above zero now, but nights down to -11. Then a heat wave starting Sunday and more possible snow for a few days.

[left that other site]

It’s still pretty decent out...low 20’s but bearable.

Not ready for the Bike, but definitely hiking weather. :-)

[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

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[Kathy in Alaska]

~ Remembering Our Troops! ~

FR CANTEEN MISSION STATEMENT

Showing support and boosting the morale of
our military and our allies' military
and the family members of the above.
Honoring those who have served before.

CLICK HERE TO FIND LATEST THREADS

CLICK FOR Current local times around the world

CLICK FOR local times in Seoul, Baghdad, Kabul,
New York, Chicago, Denver, Los Angeles, Anchorage

To every service man or woman reading this thread.
Thank You for your service to our country.
No matter where you are stationed,
No matter what your job description
Know that we are are proud of each and everyone of you.
To our military readers, we remain steadfast
in keeping the Canteen doors open.

The FR Canteen is Free Republic's longest running daily thread
specifically designed to provide entertainment and moral support for the military.
The doors have been open since Oct 7 2001,
the day of the start of the war in Afghanistan.

We are indebted to you for your sacrifices for our Freedom.

NOTE: CANTEEN MUSIC
Posted daily and on the Music Thread
for the enjoyment of our troops and visitors.

[Kathy in Alaska]

How ya doing this fine evening, Pro....back up to 100%? Work go well?

[Kathy in Alaska]

Hello Veterans, wherever you are!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

In first....The Mayor grabs the gold!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And in second....Pro snags the silver!!

[Kathy in Alaska]

And rounding out the top three....ML bags the bronze!!

[PROCON]

Hi Kathy, I’m back to 90%, much better than last week, work was fine today.

[radu]

Greetings to all at the Canteen!

To all our military men and women, past and present,

THANK YOU
for your service!

[The Mayor]

Thank you Kathy!