June 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

The Differential Theory of the U.S. Armed Forces (Snake Model) - Updated 2012

[This is a repost from 2007...yes, you've seen it before, but it still rings true. Especially snarky additions from Blackfive Commenters have been added. You all ROCK!] The Ultimate Differential Theory of US Armed Forces (Snake Model) Upon encountering...

Published Fri, Jun 29 2012 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

The Soft Ones

A pair of stories today show the way that the current regime in Washington is moving to soften the forces that defend the frontiers. From Norfolk: The Navy will not use a target depicting a Muslim woman holding a gun at a new training range for SEALs...

Published Sat, Jun 30 2012 4:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Home Depot and Military Spouse Magazine team up to award $10,000 scholarship to deserving Milspouse

This is good stuff: The Home Depot has teamed up with Military Spouse Magazine to launch the 'Orange Honors' scholarship for a deserving military spouse. This opportunity is for an eligible active duty or active Reserves spouse to receive a $10...

Published Fri, Jun 08 2012 5:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

You know it's bad for the President when....

...the New York Times turns on him for his dithering on Syria and Sudan...Nicholas Kristof, human rights champ and Obama supporter has concerns: ...the president is taking prudence to the point of paralysis. I’m generally an admirer of Obama’s foreign...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 12:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Ranger Up Presents: Sh!t Veterans Don't Say

So, on the follow up to the Sh!t Civilians Say video, Ranger Up has this AWESOME montage of stuff you won't hear us say:

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 11:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

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

Filed under: Current Affairs

¡Viva La Revolución!

The boys at Ranger Up hit a home run.

Published Mon, Jun 25 2012 10:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor

Red Robin, Books, and More

If you are anywhere near Indianapolis this Thursday, Red Robin is once again hosting a fundraiser for Cooking with the Troops. Michael Z. Williamson will be autographing books provided by Baen Books between 2-4. Come on by. Also, online, there is a Simply...

Published Tue, Jun 26 2012 6:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Army vet selling medal on Ebay to support family

Stories like this hit home hard. Veteran unemployment is way too high. Finding a job isn’t easy and, as we all know, life goes on and obligations remain. Doing what one has to do to survive isn’t always what we would prefer. That’s the situation that...

Published Wed, Jun 20 2012 11:39 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

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

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The Differential Theory of the U.S. Armed Forces (Snake Model) - Updated 2012

The Soft Ones

Home Depot and Military Spouse Magazine team up to award $10,000 scholarship to deserving Milspouse

You know it's bad for the President when....

Ranger Up Presents: Sh!t Veterans Don't Say

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

Alas Babylon

¡Viva La Revolución!

Red Robin, Books, and More

Army vet selling medal on Ebay to support family

Medevac Crew Gets Dangerous Surprise

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

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

Nantucket Hoist: USCG Rescue

SECDEF on Strategic Communication