June 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Book Review: Bloodline

The following is a special review for BlackFive readers by Elise Cooper. All of our book reviews can be found under the Books category: Bloodline, the new novel by James Rollins explores the science of genetics and immortality. In this thriller the reader...

Published Mon, Jun 25 2012 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

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

Egypt's Islamist President

Not an unforeseen outcome by any means. My good friend Frank Gaffney has said the likeliest outcome of the Arab Spring was the sprouting of the Muslim Brotherhood all over the region. It is interesting to see the fact of the newly sworn in President of...

Published Sat, Jun 30 2012 2:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Upholding the law or kowtowing to Karzai?

Four seconds changes the life of a platoon sergeant. From Kim Murphy of the LA Times: Sgt. 1st Class Walter Taylor's life collapsed in four interminable seconds in a dusty field in central Afghanistan. His convoy was reeling from a roadside bomb,...

Published Mon, Jun 11 2012 3:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Madison Rising - The Star Spangled Banner

Tomorrow, June 14, is Flag Day here in the United States, commemorating the adoption of the stars and stripes as our national flag, which happened 235 years ago on this day in 1777. Madison Rising, a cool and totally unique new band we've recently...

Published Tue, Jun 12 2012 11:11 PM by BLACKFIVE

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

How the Border Between India and Pakistan is Closed (Every Day)

Gentle readers: I'm really not sure what to make of this... for those of you that have been on the South/North Korean Border, I"m going to guess it is not quite this ornate. Border Closing Ceremony It's a whole-lotta...um...something. Enjoy...

Published Fri, Jun 01 2012 5:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

The Craven

Following up on Blackfive's post, I would suggest that you go read The Sniper, evermore. LW

Published Wed, Jun 06 2012 8:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

¡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

Daily Classified Campaign Ad

I am absolutely stunned by the shamelessness of this President and the lengths he is willing to go to try and win another four year golfing vacation. At least this time he had the balls to actually declassify the national security info he is releasing...

Published Fri, Jun 15 2012 8:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Today's leak of classified intel

Dear Obama administration and it's adjunct press offices in the WaPo and NY Times, to quote former Sec Def Gates, STFU! This round of damage to our national security, courtesy of the WaPo's Craig Whitlock, is exposure of our ops in Africa. OUAGADOUGOU...

Published Thu, Jun 14 2012 1:09 PM by BLACKFIVE

NUMBER ONE! HE QUICK! CHARGE 1! THREE ROUNDS IN EFFECT!

VIa ISAF JC, US Army soldiers from Chosen Company (not sure which Chosen) fire mortar rounds at a Taliban firing position in Afghanistan's eastern Paktia province. Photo By Sebastiano Tomada Piccolomini. BTW, keep an eye for the photog's work...

Published Tue, Jun 26 2012 1:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Spirit of America still helping the cause

One of the most effective groups helping our troops is Spirit of America. They provide vital assistance right at the pointy edge of the spear, getting our warriors the non-war material they need to fight for hearts and minds. A US Army team told our field...

Published Sat, Jun 02 2012 12:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Some Thoughts On Free Speech

Authors Note: While I had the honor of posting the previous team 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...

Published Sun, Jun 10 2012 12:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

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