July 2012 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

You Think It's Hot Today?

Chris Loung, a firefighter from the Hot Shots, a specialized team of firefighters from Vandenberg Air Force Base, Calif., wipes sweat from his face while cutting a fire line in the Peregrine neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colo. U.S. Air Force photo...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 1:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

HLN's Salute to Troops on Independence Day

An FYI for our readers that our friends at HLN are planning a night of incredible, moving accounts from the front lines. Be sure to tune in on July 4th at 7pm and 9pm EST for their special "Salute to Troops: Stories of Courage" hosted by Robin...

Published Tue, Jul 03 2012 1:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Someone You Should Know

Ride Sally Ride

Posted this on Facebook, thought I would share here too: Damn. Many of the people who inspired me to explore science, to explore space and time, are gone now. Many of the ones I worked with are gone, such as fellow geek Janice Voss -- who always seemed...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2012 8:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Leviathan - The Warrior Song

The guys who brought us the Warrior Song have created "Leviathan" for our friends in the Navy. Check this out! The eagle born by freedom won, yet held in precarious station, set upon defense and steeled his will to guard and protect his new...

Published Mon, Jul 09 2012 12:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Someone You Should Know and WRKO part ways (Update)

I’ve held off writing about this, but this last Sunday for the first time in years, I didn’t prepare a “Someone You Should Know” tribute for that segment on Kevin Whalen’s “Pundit Review” radio. As the time I usually do the segment came and went, I reflected...

Published Tue, Jul 24 2012 1:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know - Radio

Wadi Walk

U.S. paratroopers conduct a security patrol in a wadi near the village of Mangas in Afghanistan's Khowst province, July 7, 2012. U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jason Epperson

Published Tue, Jul 10 2012 7:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

College Grants and Scholarships for vets/disabled vets

All- Have a friend who is a disabled combat vet going to grad school in LA. Since he is moving from San Diego to LA to attend school, the VA is transferring his case to LA (which could take how long???). Anyone know of any resources to help said friend...

Published Fri, Jul 13 2012 2:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Book Review: The Fallen Angel

This book review is a special provided to BlackFive readers by Elise Cooper. To see all of our book reviews, click on the Books category on the right sidebar or here: Daniel Silva’s latest book, The Fallen Angel, is one of his best. In a gripping story...

Published Fri, Jul 20 2012 2:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

The Elephant in the Room- I wanna be Rich

Episode 2 of my new show presented for your commentary, entertainment and edification. It asks the question when did getting rich become a bad thing? It used to be the goal of quite a few folks, and at a minimum an acceptable outcome to a career. Now...

Published Wed, Jul 18 2012 8:13 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review: Hard Target by Alan Jacobson

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews in the Books category or by clicking here: Alan Jacobson’s latest book, Hard Target, ventures away from FBI behavioral analyst...

Published Wed, Jul 25 2012 1:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Help out the Fisher House...

by lighting a fire under Pat Quinn's @$$! Pat is a retired Army MSG and he works VA issues at George Mason University. He has committed to running 10 miles to support the Fisher House which most of you know is system of houses located near military...

Published Mon, Jul 23 2012 7:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Something to demonize

My heart goes out to the families of those who lost loved ones in the movie shooting. I mourn the loss of innocent people enjoying a night out, and the futures they will never see. One crazy *** killed them. We may find out why, but we may not. Crazy...

Published Sat, Jul 21 2012 3:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Ice-T on the right to bear arms

Nicely said Ice. "I'll give up my guns when everybody else does.....I mean if there were guns here, would you want to be the only one without one." Now he also says that the 2nd Amendment is the last protection against tyranny, and says...

Published Tue, Jul 24 2012 2:18 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review: Senator Marco Rubio's "An American Son"

This is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews at the Books category link. As with all candidates who have aspirations of serving in the Executive Branch, Marco Rubio, a possible Romney running mate...

Published Tue, Jul 10 2012 12:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Washington Post memory holes Jessica Lynch

The Washington Post was one of the major players in creating the myth that Jessica Lynch was one of the first heroes of the Iraq War. They ran this story on their front page based on faulty reporting and incorrect information they developed. The military...

Published Sat, Jul 07 2012 3:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

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You Think It's Hot Today?

HLN's Salute to Troops on Independence Day

Ride Sally Ride

Leviathan - The Warrior Song

Someone You Should Know and WRKO part ways (Update)

Wadi Walk

College Grants and Scholarships for vets/disabled vets

Book Review: The Fallen Angel

The Elephant in the Room- I wanna be Rich

Book Review: Hard Target by Alan Jacobson

Help out the Fisher House...

Something to demonize

Ice-T on the right to bear arms

Book Review: Senator Marco Rubio's "An American Son"

Washington Post memory holes Jessica Lynch