April 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Lock-N-Load Java A Blended Review

Life can never be all bad when there is good coffee to be had. And, thanks to the fine folks at Lock-N-Load Java there has been good coffee in my life. My hosts and I just have hated having to sample so much good coffee, and I fear we are getting a bit...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 2:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

Creative Suggestions and Donations

I need some creative (real) suggestions to help me get to either Indianapolis or Lafayette on Thursday, earlier the better, then back down to Atlanta. A car rental is $600 (best deal so far) with more than half of that being insurance I have to have....

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 4:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Photo: Boston Coast Guard Patrol

A Boston Coast Guard boat crew patrols Boston Harbor near Logan International Airport, April 15, 2013, as the Coast Guard increases its presence following the bombings at the Boston Marathon. U.S. Coast Guard photo by Lt. Joe Klinker

Published Wed, Apr 17 2013 1:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Reminder Of Why

They are often called "The Greatest Generation" was given to me on Wednesday. I had the honor of talking to the Vinings (GA) Rotary, during which I met a WWII veteran who is an active member with the organization. Our talk led to finding out...

Published Fri, Apr 26 2013 1:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

A Partnership with Lock-N-Load Java

It has been a true pleasure in doing my recent product reviews to point out that Lock-n-Load Java not only seeks to provide good coffee to the troops, but that it also donates $1 on every order to a military charity. To help get good coffee out to the...

Published Wed, Apr 24 2013 1:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

The Things Veterans Love to Fear

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 8:09 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Picture of the Week, Bust Their Chops

Marine Amputees Visit The Wounded From Boston

Via Carrie (Marine Wife/Marine Mom), comes this seriously badass, awesome, can't-say-enough-about-it, video. She also says to grab a a hanky (I always listen to Carrie). This is the true meaning of Semper Fidelis. If these American Fighting Men don't...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 1:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

The Intricate Richard-Dance of The Mentally Insane....

I had no idea when I was young that adults were going to be this foxtrotting dumb when I grew up. It appears that the US Army has now demonstrated that they are capable, on the grandest of scales, of reaching a level of mental midgetry and political correctness...

Published Mon, Apr 22 2013 5:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

Photo: Best Ranger 2013

A soldier touches the Ranger tab after completing the rope crawl portion of the water confidence obstacle during the final day of the 30th annual Best Ranger Competition on Fort Benning, Ga., April 14, 2013. U.S. Army photo by Patrick A. Albright

Published Tue, Apr 30 2013 12:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review: No Way Back

The following is a special provided by Elise Cooper for BlackFive readers. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category on the far right side bar. Andrew Gross’ latest book, No Way Back combines contemporary issues and two very...

Published Tue, Apr 02 2013 1:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Looking for photos of fallen vets

There is a wonderful memorial near where I live to Rocky Versace, an Alexandria VA native, who was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroism while a POW in Vietnam. There are also inscribed the names of other Alexandria area vets who gave their lives...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Photo: River Crossing

U.S. Marines drive their tactical vehicles through a river to Camp Dwyer after conducting a mission on Forward Operating Base Geronimo in Afghanistan's Helmand province, March 28, 2013. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Anthony L. Ortiz

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 9:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo: USS Ohio in Guam

Navy sailors aboard the guided-missile submarine USS Ohio secure mooring lines in Apra Harbor as Ohio arrives to conduct an exchange of command in Polaris Point, Guam, April 11, 2013. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 1st Class Jeffrey Jay Price

Published Mon, Apr 15 2013 1:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

A Different Tasting

Recently, I had the chance to attend a Whisky tasting hosted by the new Savi Provisions in Atlanta. Savi Provisions is the latest venture from the owners of Savi Urban Markets, and the new venue is off to a great start with a very nice tasting room and...

Published Tue, Apr 23 2013 12:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

The Most Fun You've Ever Had With Your Clothes On

U.S. Marines exit the back of a CH-53E Super Stallion helicopter while conducting a parachute operation during exercise Eagle Reslove over Qatar, April 26, 2013. The helicopter crew is assigned to Marine Medium Tiltrotor Squadron 266. U.S. Marine Corps...

Published Mon, Apr 29 2013 11:54 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

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Lock-N-Load Java A Blended Review

Creative Suggestions and Donations

Photo: Boston Coast Guard Patrol

A Reminder Of Why

A Partnership with Lock-N-Load Java

The Things Veterans Love to Fear

Marine Amputees Visit The Wounded From Boston

The Intricate Richard-Dance of The Mentally Insane....

Photo: Best Ranger 2013

Book Review: No Way Back

Looking for photos of fallen vets

Photo: River Crossing

Photo: USS Ohio in Guam

A Different Tasting

The Most Fun You've Ever Had With Your Clothes On