April 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Book Review: Reconstructing Amelia

The following book review is a special provided to Blackfive readers by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category on the far right side bar. Kimberly McCreight’s debut novel, Reconstructing Amelia, is a very...

Published Tue, Apr 09 2013 7:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Godspeed Baroness Thatcher

On Facebook, I quoted Whiskey from the 11B group as the words have conintued to elude me. Jonn hits on some of it, and Aunty Brat says it all so well. Given some of the progressive and pseudo-libertarian whinging today, I can only say that no, she was...

Published Mon, Apr 08 2013 9:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

A Cautionary Tale

In a comedic vein, on why departing perfectly good airplanes in flight is not for everyone, is up over at my place. LW

Published Fri, Apr 05 2013 11:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor

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

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

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

Team Rubicon: L.A. Fundraiser This Saturday! (2 MUST SEE VIDEOS)

Unfortunately, Team Rubicon had to reschedule their LA fundraiser last Fall due to Hurricane Sandy. Here is why (MUST SEE): Here is the message and invite from the Founders of Team Rubicon, Jake Wood and William McNulty: Unfortunately, due to an important...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 2:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Team Rubicon

American Badass: The U.S. Army Ranger Medic (Advanced Tactical Paramedic)

Why is this medic smiling? Because he is a Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment and this is his profession. As a 68W, he is Ranger Qualified, Airborne Qualified, and Pathfinder Qualified. Along with his basic Army medical training, he has been to the Combat...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 2:06 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Picture of the Week

Wanted: Decorated Soldier Needs a Kidney

Saw this story pop up on Facebook today. Over at the Victory Girls place: ...Soldier “A” – a highly respected soldier with over 2 decades of service to America, is in need of a kidney. He has Polycystic Kidney Disease and has been placed on the national...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 1:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Norks, Bluster, Bluffs, and Battle

"I hope the North will ratchet this very dangerous rhetoric down." - SecDef Chuck Hagel at the National Defense University on April 3, 2013. (editor note: 'Hope' is an awesome plan, Mr. Secretary. Just ask any soldier.) The North Koreans...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 1:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Photo: The Missing Man

The guided-missile destroyer USS Michael Murphy passes by the Missing Man Memorial on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam in Pearl Harbor, March 29, 2013. The destroyer is named after Lt. Michael P. Murphy, the first person to be posthumously awarded the Medal...

Published Thu, Apr 04 2013 12:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

For you dog lovers out there

Huge tissue warning. Seriously. You've been warned. Biggest must-read this month. http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2013/03/a-dog-named-tank.html

Published Wed, Apr 03 2013 11:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

A Special Tasting

The Bourbon Bar Monday night, a friend and I had the delightful treat of a bourbon tasting at The Bourbon Bar/Southern Art Restaurant at the Intercontinental Hotel in Buckhead. It was a reunion of sorts for me, because the tasting -- put on by the Metro...

Published Wed, Apr 03 2013 5:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Food and Drink

Misogyny or just gutlessness?

Or both? The political tool Obama chose to act as figurehead at the CIA, John Brennan, has shown himself to be just what me and many others figured. A hyena won't change its spots and Brennan showed that he is only at CIA to make sure Barry O doesn't...

Published Wed, Apr 03 2013 12:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

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