May 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

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

Under Attack - Marines Ambushed in Afghanistan

Dan S. sent the link to this article and video by Michael Phillips of the WSJ - Marines are ambushed:

Published Mon, May 14 2012 6:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

1970's Recruiting Video for the U.S. Army Airborne

This is so choice!

Published Tue, May 15 2012 3:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Video Channels

Ranger Up Presents: The Secret of Tim Kennedy's Success

Yeah, sure, hard work, a killer instinct, insane inner strength, etc etc etc all make up for success, but there is probably something you don't know about Tim Kennedy...

Published Mon, May 07 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor, Tim Kennedy

Two Posts You Need To Read

Okay, those of you who have been here a while know the author of the first one under a couple of names. I'm going to ask you to put aside whatever your feelings are about him, and do three things: respect the service, respect the decision, and read...

Published Fri, May 18 2012 2:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

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

Lets put the USMC out of business, shall we?

Reading through my favorite milblogs this morning I came across this at SNAFU (if you’re not reading it you should. Just call it a former Marine’s irreverent view on things – of course that’s its charm). That’s an amendment to the National Defense Authorization...

Published Thu, May 17 2012 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

There was a lot of dust in the air at the Palazzo Las Vegas Salute To The Troops

What a great welcome the Palazzo Las Vegas just gave our wounded warriors from BAMC. They were flown up here today by Southwest Airways, given a police escort from the airport and then, well, it was hard to see because there was so much dust in the air...

Published Wed, May 16 2012 5:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Paratrooper Overwatch

U.S. Army paratroopers set up a machine gun overwatch position during a foot patrol in Afghanistan's southern Ghazni province, May 8, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J. MacLeod

Published Fri, May 18 2012 6:28 PM 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

The Brits in Afghanistan from their perspective

A few friends shared this on Facebook and thought it was worth your time. A tour in Afghanistan from a British platoon's perspective...video footage of the British 1st Battalion Royal Anglian as captured by the Soldiers themselves, and the footage...

Published Tue, May 08 2012 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels

Corpsman and Marine - A Leap of Faith

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Ronald Valdez, left, extends a helping hand to U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Patrick Mireles as he jumps a stream during a security patrol in Durzay, Afghanistan, April 30, 2012. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reece Lodder

Published Tue, May 08 2012 4:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Friday Freefly- Troops as political props

President Obama sent men and women to fight a war he didn't believe in winning. Now we have to watch him trying to possum a ride to reelection on the backs of the folks who risked their lives to take out bin Laden. Politics is not our military's...

Published Thu, May 10 2012 3:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Salute to the Troops: And One-Eyed Jacks

The Palazzo had a Blackjack tournament yesterday for those of our group that signed up. It ended up being a 3 table affair with some very keen competition. The grand prize wasn’t chips, but instead round trip airfare for 2 from Southwest Airlines and...

Published Wed, May 16 2012 10:16 PM by BLACKFIVE