January 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

David Bellavia is firing for effect

OK many of you already know that David Bellavia is a great patriot, an excellent writer and a hilarious mofo. I think one of the funniest things I've ever been involved in was our episode of Blue Falcon Radio with our Canadian hippie guest who was...

Published Mon, Jan 11 2010 1:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

SEAL 3 Lawyer on CNN

Finally, this is hitting TV news. Neal Puckett, the attorney for SO2 Matthew McCabe, appeared on CNN yesterday discussing the recent decision to move the trials to Iraq. Visit http://victoryinstitute.net/action/aa2 for more.

Published Tue, Jan 12 2010 3:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Rangerpalooza 2

The fellas at Ranger Up are at it again and you can benefit. They have launched Rangerpalooza 2 and you can win free stuff. Rangerpalooza is our effort to give back to you guys. Visit any of our three online locations - Rhinoden.com, Twitter.com/ranger_up...

Published Wed, Jan 13 2010 12:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Kinetic Strategic Communications

MountainRunner posted a question not long ago: "What is Strategic Communications?" I responded to his challenge, and here is part of the answer: Strategic Communication is the overarching discipline that encompasses public affairs, information...

Published Wed, Jan 13 2010 10:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

On the Ground in Haiti

For those who want an inside view of what’s happening in Haiti, here is an update from a friend of mine who works for the UN in Haiti. It came through about 12 hours ago: We had a bit of a lull in the action and I was finally able to grab some sleep,...

Published Thu, Jan 14 2010 2:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Juicebox Mafia- Attackerman dead on about NCTC lameness

I do slag on the Juiceboxers when they ask for it, but I also will back them up when they hit the target. Today the Attackerman has a good piece up at his day job about the black hole of intelligence and operations that is the National CounterTerrorism...

Published Fri, Jan 15 2010 1:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Cooking with the Wounded Update

Right now, as much as we do need money, I'd rather have a few minutes of your time. Time spent contacting media and pitching the story. If you can and will do that, it will help right now as much as money. Next week may be different, but we need the...

Published Sat, Jan 16 2010 7:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, wounded, Landstuhl, cooking, Soldiers' Angels, troops, Bakers without Borders, Yellow Bowl Bakery, Cooking with the Wounded, chefs, Landstuhl Regional Medical Center

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 10 - Special Forces Medic AAR Day One

Mountains of foreign aid sits at the Port au Prince airport melting in hot sun. Meanwhile, Team Rubicon is en route to set up another field hospital at The Little Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus at Delmas 18 Former Army SF Medic Mark Hayward of Team...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 12:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part13 - ABC Reporter Lends A Hand!

Team Rubicon TL Jake Wood transfers a boy with a fractured fib with David Ono from ABC 7 Los Angeles. Ono showed up to cover Team Rubicon in action but was instead enlisted by Wood to transfer wounded.

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 3:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 19 - Change of Heart

This is from Brother Jim Boynton, Team Rubicon's interpreter:At Christmas I told my friend, Father Jim Williams, that some day I hoped to have a love for the Haitian people that was not based on pity. This island seemed like a latrine, and the people...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 11:33 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 15 - Day 3 Begins

Team Rubicon attempting to make a street more safe. Team Rubicon with the paratroopers of 1/325th PIR, 82nd Airborne Division General Hospital has been evacuated due to a 6.1 earthquake. Team Rubicon member Brother Jim Boynton prays while surveying the...

Published Tue, Jan 19 2010 11:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 23 - Amidst Death, The Miracle of Life

Team Rubicon Dr. Eduardo Dolhun about to deliver a baby. "We're about to see the miracle of life" said Brother Jim Boynton SJ. [You can read all of Team Rubicon's updates on Blackfive here] [You can visit and support the team here.]

Published Wed, Jan 20 2010 4:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

173rd Airborne in Wardak Afghanistan

Brian from Charlie Company 1st/503rd sent along some pics from Wardak Province. He mentioned that they weren't very exciting and you now what, that's a good thing. He says morale is good, and with the cushy conditions they are living in, I can...

Published Thu, Jan 21 2010 3:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Cooking with the Wounded: Important Contest Notice

Because things are so difficult for so many right now, the contest to win the autographed picture of Phyllis Diller she donated to Cooking with the Wounded is being extended.

Published Fri, Jan 22 2010 10:55 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, cooking, Soldiers' Angels, Cooking with the Wounded, food, wine, Team Rubicon, charity, commercial sponsors, Haiti, sponsors

Miss America Contestants in boots

Special B5 audience preview. Warrior Legacy Foundation will be sending out a press release about the photo shoot and participation of the Miss America contestants in the When They Come Back campaign (check out the cool new website). The shoot was a blast...

Published Sat, Jan 23 2010 5:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Warrior Legacy Foundation, when they come back, miss america

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David Bellavia is firing for effect

SEAL 3 Lawyer on CNN

Rangerpalooza 2

Kinetic Strategic Communications

On the Ground in Haiti

Juicebox Mafia- Attackerman dead on about NCTC lameness

Cooking with the Wounded Update

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 10 - Special Forces Medic AAR Day One

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part13 - ABC Reporter Lends A Hand!

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 19 - Change of Heart

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 15 - Day 3 Begins

Rubicon Rescue - Mission Haiti - Part 23 - Amidst Death, The Miracle of Life

173rd Airborne in Wardak Afghanistan

Cooking with the Wounded: Important Contest Notice

Miss America Contestants in boots