June 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Hiring Our Heroes/VOWS Follow-Up

In my original post, Mr. Wolf asked to be proven wrong, and over at This Ain't Hell Tman and some others had questions that also deserved answers. So, let me tell you a bit about the event. It began bright and early on a very warm day, and I was glad...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Westboro To Picket?

Okay, they are threatening to picket at the funeral of a fallen Marine here in Indiana. They were here several years ago, though they cut out before the funeral began. I joined with others to stand between them and the family then, and am doing so again...

Published Thu, Jun 07 2012 11:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

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

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

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

Stolen Valor, Round II

So the Supremes said no to the 2006 Stolen Valor act finding it too broad and, in essence, because of that a violation of free speech. The point? Hey, Congress, don’t make it so broad. That’s where round 2 comes in: Congressman Joe Heck (NV-03) today...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Real Heroes and Fake Ones

Two of my personal heroes, Jonn Lilyea and Doug Sterner, talk to ABC News about the Stolen Valor decision from the Supremes yesterday. In reality, TSO and others agree that the law was written too wide for the first amendment and that legislation coming...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 12:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

Awesome Raffle to Benefit Team Rubicon

Team Rubicon and Omaze are partnering to raise money to empower 250 veterans to become first responders for Team Rubicon and to raise awareness about Team Rubicon. This raffle, for donations of $5 or more, allows Team Rubicon supporters the chance to...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 7:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Team Rubicon

Review & Interview: Marcus Luttrell's "Service: A Navy SEAL at War"

The following interview is a special for BlackFive readers by Elise Cooper: Service, written by Marcus Luttrell with James D. Hornfischer, is a compelling follow-up book to Lone Survivor. It is both a war story and a moving tribute to all who served....

Published Wed, Jun 13 2012 1:15 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

The Old Guard Changes Command

I had the privilege of attending about as good a change of command as you are ever likely to see. The Marines get some well-deserved credit for their drill team, but the Army's Old Guard is the President's escort and our nation's top ceremonial...

Published Tue, Jun 19 2012 2:01 PM by BLACKFIVE

Kimberlin, Rauhauser, SWATting, And Some Further Thoughts On Free Speech

Authors Note: As with my previous post, this post is mine and mine alone. It represents only the views of Laughing Wolf and no other author or even of the blog. Anyone taking exception to it should look to C. Blake Powers, aka Laughing Wolf, and no other...

Published Tue, Jun 26 2012 12:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

D-Day, 68 years ago. The day the liberation of Europe began as brave men stormed ashore

It is a day I always try to remember. But perhaps the best remembrance came 28 years ago in a speech by President Ronald Regan. He, as he was able to do, eloquently paid tribute to those of the “greatest generation” who stormed those shores 68 years ago...

Published Tue, Jun 05 2012 10:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Midnight Snack

A U.S. paratrooper heats noodles over a fire on Joint Security Station Hasan in the Gilan district in southern Afghanistan's Ghazni province, June 12, 2012. The soldier is assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division's 1st Battalion, 504th Parachute...

Published Thu, Jun 21 2012 12:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

R.E.D. SHIRT UP!

The cast of How I Met Your Mother supports Soldiers' Angels and R.E.D. Shirt Friday!

Published Fri, Jun 22 2012 2:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Alas Babylon

One of the few fiction books on nuclear war I recommend is "Alas Babylon." Well worth a read even today, and an excellent addition to a survival library. It came to mind when catching up on news today. The war in that book began with an incident...

Published Sat, Jun 23 2012 1:55 AM by BLACKFIVE