July 2013 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

"Pin-Ups for Vets" Need...Vets!

From Gina Elise: Attention all male Veterans! Have you ever wanted to be in a Pin-Ups for Vets calendar photo with Gina Elise? Well, keep reading because this might be your chance! The Pin-Ups for Vets team is in pre-production mode for our 2014 Pin-Ups...

Published Thu, Jul 04 2013 11:24 PM by BLACKFIVE

Email from W.E.B. Griffin on the 60th Anniversary of the Ending of the Korean War

July 27th is a notable date, the ending of the Korean War. It is hard to believe that sixty years have passed; yet, this conflict still makes the headlines with the despotic North Korean leaders constantly calling for genocide against the South Koreans...

Published Mon, Jul 22 2013 4:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Books, Caring For The Defenders

"Mrs. Bronson, Your Husband Reporting For Duty."

A Soldier delighted his unsuspecting family when he emerged from the water behind them to see them for the first time since his return from Afghanistan. Bethany Bronson and children headed to the beach to record video messages for Captain Hyrum Bronson...

Published Tue, Jul 23 2013 11:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Visit This Ain't Hell and Go Vote for some PJs!

Click this link, watch the awesome video about the amazing history of Pararescue Jumpers, and then please vote: http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=36785

Published Thu, Jul 25 2013 7:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels

"How To Lose A War"

ZenPundit has composed a piece that is a thoroughgoing sketch of what has been done wrong in Afghanistan and, to a lesser degree, was done wrong in Iraq. I suspect all of you will find much to agree with in his commentary, and most of you will find at...

Published Sat, Jul 27 2013 10:58 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Weblogs

Bradley Manning guilty (of almost everything)

He was acquitted of the most serious charge, aiding the enemy, but was convicted or pled guilty to everything else. It is an extensive list and should keep him making little rocks out of big ones for a long damn time. FORT MEADE, Md. — A military judge...

Published Tue, Jul 30 2013 3:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Photo: Northern Lion Smiles

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Bob J. Sise talks with Afghan children during Operation Northern Lion II in Helmand province, Afghanistan, July 3, 2013. Sise is assigned to Georgian Liaison Team 9. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alejandro Pena

Published Wed, Jul 10 2013 11:12 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review: Eye for an Eye by Ben Coes

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. Ben Coes latest book, Eye For An Eye, has a very gripping story. His...

Published Sun, Jul 14 2013 11:05 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

M.O.H. Awardee, SGM Jon Cavaiani Needs Help!

Okay, people, here is a request to help this great American. Below is the official MOH Society video of SGM Cavaiani: From his Give Forward page: Sergeant Major Jon Cavaiani, US Army (Ret), is fighting for his life. Jon has been diagnosed with MDS (myelodysplastic...

Published Tue, Jul 16 2013 7:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Hyatt Service Dog Story

The story has gone viral on social media, and I already have inquiries in to Hyatt Corporate about it. For those not online, a story came out yesterday alleging mistreatment by a Hyatt GM of a combat vet and his service dog. This is not an old story gaining...

Published Wed, Jul 17 2013 11:54 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Prints Out: Did You Get Yours?

Everyone who donated $100 or more to the Normandy effort (excluding those who said they did not want the incentive, did not have an address that could be accessed, and one person who asked for a delay in shipping) should have their photos today. If you...

Published Fri, Jul 19 2013 1:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

The Border Before The Border

UPDATE BELOW Whatever one may think of the so-called War on Drugs, no one disputes that air and naval interdiction has had an impact on smuggling in Central and South America. No one with any sense will dispute that drugs are only one part of what is...

Published Mon, Jul 01 2013 4:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Tim Kennedy: UFC 162 Pre-Fight Interview

Tim fights (UFC 162) tomorrow night. Here's a pre-fight interview.

Published Fri, Jul 05 2013 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Tim Kennedy

Book Review: Chimera by David Wellington

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews by clicking on the Books category link on the far right side bar. David Wellington, known for his best-selling horror books, has...

Published Mon, Jul 22 2013 9:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Photo: Cramped Quarters

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Nate Hall conducts a post-flight inspection on an F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 5, 2013. Hall, an aircraft maintainer assigned to the 451st Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron...

Published Wed, Jul 24 2013 3:10 AM by BLACKFIVE