May 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Memorial Day 2012

The image referred too by LW is indeed iconic, but at least to me, none portrays the true meaning of Memorial Day like the following image. I’m not trying to engage in dueling images, it’s just this one means so much to me. I posted it last year, and...

Published Sat, May 26 2012 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

A Single Image

Today, take a moment to read a good post, view an iconic photo -- and share it far and wide. If you want to remind people what Memorial Day is all about, all you have to do is show them this particular photo. To my mind, no single image captures what...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 9:24 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Attack on David Bellavia and a veterans charity

Politics can be pretty disgusting on a good day, but this is a new low. My good friend, combat veteran and legitimate American hero David Bellavia is running for Congress in NY's 27th District. He would be an Allen West-ian breath of fresh air in...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 2:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Ensuring Our Future By the Sacrifice of Their Tomorrows

On Memorial Day, nine years ago, my friend, Major Mathew Schram, counter-attacked sixteen Iraqi insurgents who tried to kill everyone in Major Schram’s convoy. Mat rushed up into the ambushers, fighting back and calling for help. Mat died fighting, but...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 2:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

TAPS by the U.S. Navy Band

Twenty-four notes. It's a simple melody, 150 years old, that can express our gratitude when words fail. Taps honors the men and women who have laid down their lives and paid the ultimate sacrifice for the cause of freedom. Fair winds and following...

Published Fri, May 25 2012 2:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

NRA's Life of Duty: Respect for the Fallen

The NRA's Life of Duty has put together this video about the process of notification and the good folks who help and protect our Gold Star families - The Patriot Guard Riders. Oh, FYI: HANKY ALERT!

Published Fri, May 25 2012 2:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Fallen But Never Forgotten

Honor Flight documentary

Honor Flight is a tremendous group that brings WWII vets to the memorial in DC that honors their service. Watch this trailer for a documentary coming out August 11 about the group and the service they do to those who served all of us.

Published Fri, May 25 2012 12:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Memorial Day

"Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe, in order to assure the survival and the success of liberty..." - President John F...

Published Thu, May 24 2012 7:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

TSO/Mothax Afghanistan Video

The American Legion's Burn Pit sent Mothax back to Afghanistan to embed with A Co 3-66 AR. Here is a video that gives you a bit of a taste of his trip. A preview of his American Legion magazine cover story is here at the Farm Team's place.

Published Thu, May 24 2012 6:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Paratrooper Overwatch II

A U.S. Army paratrooper provides overwatch security to fellow paratroopers and Afghan soldiers after a firefight in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, May 17, 2012. The paratrooper is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Insurgents...

Published Thu, May 24 2012 6:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The Gates of Heaven - The Meaning of Memorial Day

What is Memorial Day really about? While we are busy gearing up for the weekend, I thought I should post this annual reminder about the holiday. It may surprise some of you. If you are relatively new to Blackfive, you should read this story about a Memorial...

Published Thu, May 24 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

ADM McRaven on MISO

Admiral McRaven addressed Congress to speak to growing Congressional concern about the money being spent on military information support operations (MISO), formerly known as psychological operations (PSYOP). The article says that critics of MISO have...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 11:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Free Speech Blogburst

This is a Team Blackfive post. There is no one at this blog who has not sworn to defend the Constitution against all enemies, foreign or domestic. Several have literally provided blood, sweat, and tears to that oath, and to protect rights inlcuding the...

Published Wed, May 23 2012 2:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Impressions of my time among heroes

I'm not really one of those people who goes to events like Salute Our Troops in Las Vegas and spends his time trying to get interviews. It's not that there's anything wrong with that, it just isn't my style. Maybe it should be if I ever...

Published Tue, May 22 2012 11:50 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

AT3 Pham

During my Truman duty a couple of years ago I saw, walking across the flight deck, laden and bedecked with aircraft tie-down chains, the smallest, most petite, most pint-sized plane captain I have ever seen. AT3 Pham, an Aviation Electronics Technician...

Published Tue, May 22 2012 9:38 PM by BLACKFIVE

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Honor Flight documentary

Memorial Day

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Paratrooper Overwatch II

The Gates of Heaven - The Meaning of Memorial Day

ADM McRaven on MISO

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