June 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Medevac Crew Gets Dangerous Surprise

Medevac crew reacts to dangerous call June 1, 2012 By Capt. Richard Barker, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs , and SGT Daniel Schroeder, 25th Combat Aviation Brigade Public Affairs. Photo Credit: Navy Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class...

Published Fri, Jun 01 2012 7:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

9 year old boy donates Disney trip he won to family of fallen soldier

This is one of the nicest stories I’ve seen in a while. And it says a lot, not just about the young boy involved, but his family: A 9-year-old Massachusetts boy who earned an all-expenses-paid Disney World vacation through an innovative Facebook experiment...

Published Sun, Jun 03 2012 10:10 PM by BLACKFIVE

Stolen Valor on America's Got Talent: Tim Poe Exposed by This Ain't Hell

The Farm Team, This Ain't Hell, has made a cottage industry out of exposing frauds and now TSO of TAH has exposed one more...and this is someone that has used some of the best veteran supporters that I know (ie YOU ARE ON THE HELL EXPRESS, JACKASS...

Published Tue, Jun 05 2012 9:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Nantucket Hoist: USCG Rescue

The Coast Guard medically evacuated a 53-year-old man from a fishing vessel approximately 17 miles east of Nantucket, Mass., June 4, 2012. The man was safely hoisted from the Hustler to the helicopter and taken to Cape Cod Hospital in Barnstable Town...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 1:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

SECDEF on Strategic Communication

Secretary Gates has some thoughts. By Wednesday of that week, Gates went to see Donilon, offering up a barbed assessment of how the White House had handled the aftermath of the raid. ‘I have a new strategic communications approach to recommend,’ Gates...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 11:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Combat Operation Security

A U.S. paratrooper pulls security during a combat operation in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 2, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Helicopters delivered fellow paratroopers and Afghan soldiers...

Published Thu, Jun 14 2012 12:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Hiring Our Heroes/Veterans On Wall Street Conference & Job Fair

No one can argue that the economy bites, and that finding a job can be difficult -- especially for our young veterans. To help with the challenge, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce has started the Hiring our Heroes program. In New York, a group of veterans...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 3:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Father's Day- Army style

A couple of pics of my Dad from his days in uniform. Vietnam 1st tour w/ the Big Red One And 2nd tour w/ 11th ACR Happy Father's Day and thanks for everything.

Published Sun, Jun 17 2012 6:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

A Different View Now On Kindle

For those who prefer e-books, and/or like the price, A Different View: Travels with Team Easy, Iraq 2007 is now available for $2.00. This is an experiment on several levels, and I'm looking forward to feedback on how the photography does when compressed...

Published Tue, Jun 19 2012 6:12 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

A Recommended Movie Short

Dust Warning Go to the Real King of France and enjoy. Couple of notes. First, I can so see this happening, and it does make one laugh. Gives me a good idea of what the Blackfive/TAH retirement home might be like. Also, it gets dusty towards the end. Second...

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 10:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

Army early outs?

Interesting: Some Regular Army soldiers are being told to either deploy or leave service under terms of the newly revised Enlisted Involuntary Early Separation Program. As announced in late May, the Army is exercising new authority from Congress to require...

Published Sat, Jun 09 2012 12:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Inside the Insurgent Nest

A U.S. paratrooper searches a suspected insurgent compound during a combat operation in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 2, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Michael J...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 12:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Tight Squeeze

A U.S. paratrooper exits the diminutive door of an Afghan building after searching it during a combat operation in Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 2, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division’s 1st Brigade Combat Team. Outside...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2012 12:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Great (relatively) new Blog!

If you haven't found the wit and wisdom that is the Duffel Blog, well then, get yourself over there now for some great Onion-esque military reporting. The latest taste of Duffel: USS Haditha Accidentally Sinks Fishing Boat, Machine-Guns Survivors...

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 1:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

Book Review: The Art of Intelligence

This book review is a special for BlackFive readers from Elise Cooper. You can find all of our book reviews, recommendations and discussions under the category "Books": Henry Crumpton, responsible for the CIA’s global counter-terrorism operations...

Published Thu, Jun 21 2012 12:39 AM by BLACKFIVE