April 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Friday Freefly- War trophy pics & Dr. Fool

He's back! Trimmed down but still not suffering fools gladly.

Published Fri, Apr 20 2012 6:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Welcome home Cpl. Vaughan

Hanky alert: Cpl. Kevin Vaughan was wounded while serving his 2nd tour in Afghanistan ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. After many months of rehabilitation Kevin is finally coming home for the first time. This is short glimpse of the gratitude...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Below Bahrain

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Devon Headley conducts dive operations off the coast of Bahrain, April 19, 2012. The Mobile Diving Salvage Unit 2 is deployed with Commander Task Group 56.1, which provides mine counter-measures, explosive ordnance disposal...

Published Mon, Apr 30 2012 4:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Cover Me, I'm Moving Out

A Ranger from 3rd Battalion, 75th Ranger Regiment, on patrol in Helmand Province, Afghanistan March 8, 2011. (Photo by Army Sgt. Brian A. Kohl)

Published Wed, Apr 04 2012 1:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Book For Your Consideration

Of the photos I shot in Iraq, only a fraction have made it out into the world. Thanks to some pushing by ROS over at This Ain't Hell, more of them are now going to be shared courtesy of a book. But, this is not a book about that one percent of the...

Published Thu, Apr 05 2012 8:41 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

The Wounded Warrior Softball Team

Marines and soldiers on the Wounded Warrior Amputee Softball Team have overcome their wounds and excelled in athletics. One opportunity to showcase this was the 2nd Wounded Warriors Amputee Softball Celebrity Classic, where the team took on local and...

Published Mon, Apr 09 2012 2:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Sports

USAF Captain Barry F. Crawford Jr. - Someone You Should Know

USAF Special Tactics Officer Captain Barry F. Crawford Jr. will receive the Air Cross, the nations second highest medal for valor for an airman, on April 12th. Here is the citation: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Title 10...

Published Tue, Apr 10 2012 1:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Someone You Should Know

Vets: Sign Up for POS REP!

The esprit de corps of military service should not end when you take off the uniform. POS REP will redefine the way you stay connected with comrades and help you discover the unseen military and veteran support network around you. POS REP is the first...

Published Wed, Apr 11 2012 1:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders

Musical Therapy

More here at SKK's place. And more about Todd Love here with video.

Published Thu, Apr 12 2012 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

"No Survivors" - Remembering Eagle Flight - Annual Memorial on BlackFive

"They came to save us, and to give us dignity. Their sacrifice will remain in the minds of our children for the rest of their lives. We will teach their names to our children, and keep their names in our books of history as heroes who gave their...

Published Thu, Apr 12 2012 4:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Why, Yes, I Do Want People To Write In My Book!

Yesterday, I went out to my Legion post to do some business (they are long-time supporters of CwtT) and just happened to leave my copy of "A Different View: Travels with Team Easy, Iraq 2007" on the bar. Accidental, of course. Really. Needless...

Published Fri, Apr 13 2012 11:45 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

The Viet Nam Vet Generation - GEN Anthony Zinni

This is a great speech by GEN (ret) Anthony Zinni about his generation. It's worth your time:

Published Mon, Apr 16 2012 3:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Bust Their Chops

Grope & Change

Mark Steyn is painfully hilarious as always in his take down of the Secret Service and the general culture of entitlement to taxpayer money that is killing us. Unlike the government of the United States, I can’t claim any hands-on experience with Colombian...

Published Sun, Apr 22 2012 11:02 PM by BLACKFIVE

Miracle - Evan Pertile: SYSK Follow Up AND Some Great news to share!

RE: Evan Pertile - A Future Soldier You Should Know RE: Spiritual Warfare Needed - Evan Pertile RE: Some Spiritual and Caring Bridge Warfare Needed RE: Evan Pertile - SYSK Follow Up RE: Evan Pertile - Returned to Duty RE: Evan Pertile - Future Soldier...

Published Tue, Apr 24 2012 3:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Calling all Angels - Support This Plea for Help!

Please help bring this story to light with the mainstream media by watching and sharing. To support the Strait Family directly, please donate to: The Nancy and Bob Strait Support Trust Arvest Bank, Tulsa Branch 502 S. Main St Tulsa, Oklahoma 74103 To...

Published Wed, Apr 25 2012 12:35 PM by BLACKFIVE