July 2014 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

On The Deck

A member of the Harry S Truman V-2 department, catapult crew, does an inspection of the waist catapult while a cruiser meanders off to port. TRUMAN Carrier Strike Group Ten COMPTUEX, June, 2009. The catapults were visually inspected before every launch...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2014 12:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Bill Clinton's Hard Choice on bin Laden

There were a number of times during his Presidency when Bill Clinton had opportunities to take out Osama bin Laden. We know he didn't and that sadly 3,000 people died on 9/11 because of that and thousands more of our troops and our allies dies in...

Published Thu, Jul 31 2014 4:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Janos The Anos

I've been my shy, retiring self over on Facebook about the ludicrous end to jimmy's quest for a few more minutes in the spotlight (and as much cash as he could get). However, Awesome S**t My Drill Sergeant Said posted something I just have to...

Published Tue, Jul 29 2014 8:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Don't take the widow's money Jesse

Jesse Ventura has won the defamation lawsuit he filed against the widow of Chris Kyle, Navy SEAL and author of American Sniper. Somehow he convinced a jury that his reputation was sullied when Kyle told the world Ventura acted the fool at another SEALs...

Published Tue, Jul 29 2014 12:58 PM by BLACKFIVE

Jesse Ventura Has No Class

I know...big shock. But apparently he's an even bigger jerk than imagined. http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=54255

Published Tue, Jul 29 2014 8:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

A Tribute Long Delayed

I saw this interesting story out of Houston: LCPL Fred Maciel was among 31 Marines killed in a helicopter crash in Fallujah in 2005. He was laid to rest and the family (in Houston, TX area) received his effects...or at least they thought they did. In...

Published Sun, Jul 27 2014 8:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Castro's Cigar Shop, in America?

During a lovely visit to Manchester, NH I ran across something that caused me some consternation. There is a cigar shop right downtown called Castro's Back Room, WTF? They have a statue of Fidel that stands outside and his wretched bearded face is...

Published Sun, Jul 27 2014 12:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Photo - Blue Hole Dive

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Brent Draper, foreground, and other divers assigned to Mobile Diving and Salvage Unit 2, dive with Belize coast guard members at Belize's Blue Hole in the Caribbean Sea, July 13, 2014. The divers are participating...

Published Sat, Jul 26 2014 9:25 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Someone You Should Know- MG John Stark

We are visiting Manchester, New Hampshire and spent a bit of time catching up with Someone You Should Know from the Revolutionary War. MG John Stark is an All-American bad ass both as a warrior and a wordsmith. He is best know for the New Hampshire state...

Published Sat, Jul 26 2014 3:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Photo - Chinook Climb

An airman climbs a rope ladder into an MH-47 Chinook helicopter during insertion and extraction training on Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., July 14, 2014. Airmen assigned to the 22nd Special Tactics Squadron’s Red Team partnered with soldiers from the...

Published Fri, Jul 25 2014 9:26 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo - Falcon Fuel

An F-16C Fighting Falcon receives fuel from a KC-135 Stratotanker during a mission over Afghanistan, July 22, 2014. The F-16 Fighting Falcon is a highly maneuverable aircraft that has proven itself in air-to-air combat and air-to-surface attack. U.S....

Published Fri, Jul 25 2014 6:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo - Aussies Get (Thier First) Two F-35s

Frank Kendall, undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, speaks at a roll-out ceremony for the first two F-35 Lightning II joint strike fighter aircraft for the Royal Australian Air Force at Lockheed Martin in Fort Worth, Texas...

Published Fri, Jul 25 2014 12:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Picture of the Week

Looks Like the Dutch Are In

Details about a Dutch-led five-nation security element to cordon off a 50KM section of the Ukraine to examine the Malaysian Airliner crash...over at CDR Salamander. Check it out.

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 11:16 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Photo - Sniper Focus [USAF M24 Training]

Air Force Staff Sgt. Ryan Link, center, prepares to fire his weapon while training with the M24 Sniper Weapon System on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, July 11, 2014. Link is assigned to the 673rd Security Forces Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo...

Published Thu, Jul 24 2014 4:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review - "The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life" by Stephen Rodrick

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 in the right side bar. The Magical Stranger: a Son’s Journey into His Father’s Life by reporter...

Published Wed, Jul 23 2014 10:20 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books, Fallen But Never Forgotten

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On The Deck

Bill Clinton's Hard Choice on bin Laden

Janos The Anos

Don't take the widow's money Jesse

Jesse Ventura Has No Class

A Tribute Long Delayed

Castro's Cigar Shop, in America?

Photo - Blue Hole Dive

Someone You Should Know- MG John Stark

Photo - Chinook Climb

Photo - Falcon Fuel

Photo - Aussies Get (Thier First) Two F-35s

Looks Like the Dutch Are In

Photo - Sniper Focus [USAF M24 Training]

Book Review - "The Magical Stranger: A Son's Journey into His Father's Life" by Stephen Rodrick