August 2014 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

To mane peace, you must first make war

Peace is delivered from the victor to the vanquished. That is something our President needs to learn. We cannot take half steps against ISIL, they must be destroyed and then peace can be built on the smoldering embers. Task Force Black is part of the...

Published Mon, Aug 25 2014 11:38 PM by BLACKFIVE

Exclusive Interview with Hank Steinberg - Co-Creator and Executive Producer of "THE LAST SHIP"

The following interview with author and co-creator of "The Last Ship", Hank Steinberg, is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. [Most of us around here are big fans of Adam Baldwin and of "The Last Ship".] You can...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2014 12:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books, Television

Photo - Well Deck Arrival

U.S. sailors and divers from New Zealand, the Netherlands, Canada, Japan, Australia and Chile recover their boats into the well deck of the amphibious transport dock ship USS Anchorage after conducting night dives off the coast of San Diego during Rim...

Published Fri, Aug 01 2014 8:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Soldier on Food Fighters

Got a tip from the awesome Mary Katharine Ham that a friend of hers did some great work on the NBC show Food Fighters. He's a 3 tour Iraq vet Seargent First Class and obviously one helluva cook. Check him out.

Published Wed, Aug 27 2014 9:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Amplifying Obama after passive Foley statement

President Obama said mostly the right things about the horrific killing of James Foley by ISIS. But he couldn't seem to manage even a bit of outrage, or anger or much more than annoyance. You should have a little more passion when discussing the slaughter...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2014 9:03 PM by BLACKFIVE

Uncle Jimbo Unmasked

Everyone wonders, how does he do it? How does he create all that amazing content? Insightful analysis, biting attacks, catty commentary, he's got it all. Or does he? It is time to come clean and admit that I am a poseur. The true talent is..... I...

Published Sat, Aug 02 2014 6:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Logan's Roadhouse Lafayette IN Fundraiser

Not sure how many readers live in or near Lafayette, IN. However, for those who do, Logan's Roadhouse (Lafayette, IN only) is having a fundraiser for Mission: VALOR on 3 September from 4 to close. You come in, order, enjoy and when you go to pay your...

Published Fri, Aug 22 2014 3:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Labor Day E-Book Sale

Do you like science fiction/fantasy books? Non-Fiction? Anthologies? Other? If so, you have a treat this weekend with a Labor Day Sale/Push for works that are $2.99 or less. Check them out!

Published Fri, Aug 29 2014 6:40 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Massacre in Iraq

If you haven't read this post by Jack Murphy at SOFREP, go check it out: The Massacre of Sinjar.

Published Fri, Aug 08 2014 4:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

August 16th is National Airborne Day 2014

Airborne 1943 - Troops of the 82nd Airborne Division jump en mass, during a demonstration at Oujda, French Morocco, North Africa, on 3 June 1943, shortly before the Sicily invasion. (World War II Signal Corps Collection). Photo courtesy of SOCOM. SRES...

Published Sat, Aug 16 2014 11:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Humor, Caring For The Defenders, Military Motivators

The current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas has led to numerous claims that both sides have violated the laws of war. Civilian casualties are inevitable in war; the question is when are they acceptable. There is no Book of the...

Published Sun, Aug 03 2014 9:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Robin Williams, Depression, Our Troops -- and an Appeal

Since the news broke, there have been a number of people working to use the sad news to try to reach out to troops/veterans that were at risk, as well as to educate about depression, stigma, and related issues. I could rant about ignorant posts and posters...

Published Thu, Aug 14 2014 12:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

"Here I am. Send me."

The New York Times asks, "Who will stand up for the Christians?" We have also seen the beheading of our countryman, and many others. We have heard that they will drown us in blood. Our first week of standing up a volunteer organization was very...

Published Wed, Aug 20 2014 1:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Despair or Determination

I’ve written on the difference between a victim and victor before, and today I find myself writing about despair. Let’s face it, there is a lot out there to make us despair. Anti-semitism has become public and fashionable once again, particularly among...

Published Mon, Aug 11 2014 2:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Book Review - LTC (ret) Brad Taylor's "Days of Rage"

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 right side bar. Days Of Rage by Brad Taylor superbly blends historical facts with...

Published Tue, Aug 05 2014 11:25 PM by BLACKFIVE