November 2015 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Photo - Apache Overhead

Army Lt. Col. Scott Nicholas and Chief Warrant Officer 3 Fred Heer fly a Texas Army National Guard AH-64D Apache helicopter while firing a 30 mm cannon during an aerial gunnery exercise on Fort Hood, Texas, Nov. 9th, 2015. U.S. Army photo by Major Randy...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2015 8:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Photo - Sicily Drop

Army paratroopers descend to the ground at the Sicily drop zone on Fort Bragg, N.C., Nov. 21, 2015. The soldiers were participating in the Saturday Proficiency Jump Program, which aims to allow paratroopers to build additional proficiency and confidence...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2015 12:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Sale On Kindle

Since it seems to be the thing to do, I am running a sale on all my works on Kindle starting this Friday. For a limited time, the three books in my "A Different View" photography series (A Different View: Travels to Al Qa'im and Beyond ...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2015 7:15 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Photo - Demo Operations at Sea

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class Jacob Marshall jumps into the ocean from an MH-60S Sea Hawk to place an explosive charge onto a mine-like object in the Pacific Ocean, Nov. 6, 2016. The sailors assigned to the Chargers of Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2015 9:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Troop/Veteran Employment in Indianapolis/Indiana

The FedEx hub in Indianapolis is looking to hire a large number of people (I've heard up to 500). This is part-time work, but comes with full-time benefits including medical, dental, vision, 401k and pension plans, tuition reimbursement, and more...

Published Sun, Nov 01 2015 9:09 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Book Review - "Blood Red" by Wendy Staub

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 far right sidebar. Blood Red by Wendy Staub focuses on a small town in the USA, which...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2015 8:49 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Photo - Dive Ops in Korea

U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians conduct diving operations with a South Korean underwater demolition team in waters off Santa Rita, Guam, Nov. 20, 2015. The U.S. sailors are assigned to Commander Task Force 75. U.S. Navy photo by Petty...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2015 8:32 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review - Veterans' Day Edition - "Extreme Ownership - How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. Jocko Willink and Leif Babin, two retired Navy...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2015 8:10 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Metrojet Flight 9268, Daesh, & Russia, Oh My

There is a lot of speculation that Daesh brought down Metrojet Flight 9268, a Russian civilian airliner, over Egypt. This is both behind the scenes and in the media, and it brings up some interesting points for consideration. First, it brings up the point...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2015 8:54 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Book Review - "Along the Infinite Sea" by Beatriz Williams

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right sidebar. Along the Infinite Sea by Beatriz Williams is...

Published Wed, Nov 18 2015 10:45 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Photo - Cold Hoist

Army Staff Sgt. Kevan Katkus conducts flight operations over Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Oct. 21, 2015. Katkus is a crew chiefs assigned to the Alaska Army National Guard's 1st Battalion, 207th Aviation Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2015 8:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review - "The Promise" by Robert Crais

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. The Promise by Robert Crais is a thrilling...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2015 7:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Book Review - "Drone Command" by Mike Maden

The following book review is a special for BlackFive readers provided by Elise Cooper. You can read all of our book reviews and author interviews by clicking on the Books category link on the right side bar. Drone Command by Mike Maden draws readers into...

Published Tue, Nov 10 2015 5:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Photo - Inspection Dive

U.S. Navy Petty Officer 2nd Class David Close conducts a ship husbandry dive to inspect running gear in the U.S. 5th Fleet area of responsibility, Oct. 21, 2015. Close is assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1. U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class...

Published Sun, Nov 01 2015 8:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Book Review - "Host" by Robin Cook

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. Host by Robin Cook explores medical/biotech ethical issues intertwined...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2015 8:46 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

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Photo - Apache Overhead

Photo - Sicily Drop

Book Sale On Kindle

Photo - Demo Operations at Sea

Troop/Veteran Employment in Indianapolis/Indiana

Book Review - "Blood Red" by Wendy Staub

Photo - Dive Ops in Korea

Book Review - Veterans' Day Edition - "Extreme Ownership - How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win" by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin

Metrojet Flight 9268, Daesh, & Russia, Oh My

Book Review - "Along the Infinite Sea" by Beatriz Williams

Photo - Cold Hoist

Book Review - "The Promise" by Robert Crais

Book Review - "Drone Command" by Mike Maden

Photo - Inspection Dive

Book Review - "Host" by Robin Cook