#blackhawkpilot

[naturereclaimed]

So my 3yo has started asking questions about my rifles and pistols (both the fully semi-automatic and the bolt-action machine guns). So I agreed to let him hold them if he could show he understands the 4 Safety Rules: 1. Treat every weapon like its loaded. 2. Keep your finger straight and off the trigger. 3. Never point a weapon at another person. (Simplified for a 3yo mind.) 4. Know your target and what is beyond it. After 3 days, I see him walking out to the Jeep carrying his rifle like this. Rarely have I been prouder!! . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #raisingthemright #secondammendment #2a (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/B2M0b8hlTYp/?igshid=omhedg09q6vc

[wespeakglobal]

(via Elizabeth McCormick | Motivational Leadership | Dallas, Texas)

An Experience-Maker, Motivational Leadership, Sales and Safety Events speaker.  Elizabeth McCormick will entertain and motivate your audience, while sneak attacking lessons throughout to train your people to step forward as leaders in the workplace and in their personal lives. As a sought-after keynote speaker, Elizabeth teaches from her professional life, sharing stories about her time spent as a decorated Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot and Chief Warrant Officer 2 for the US Army.

Elizabeth will energize your organization through “sneak attack” lessons which empower and energize everyone in attendance.

A proven speaker, her event experience is unparalleled and Elizabeth will work with you to determine the best message to share with the audience, so that the presentation can be catered to the needs of your organization. Her presentations are crafted in a unique way to connect with each attendee, and you will feel as though the topic was developed specifically for your audience.

As a decorated former US Army Black Hawk Helicopter pilot, Elizabeth flew command and control, air assault, rappelling, top-secret intelligence missions, and also transported high level government VIPs including the Secretary of Defense. These stories keep attendees on the edges of their seats, and the stories are turned into relatable lessons that any audience can put into immediate action.

[bellapittura]

A little #BTS and #tbt from my process in creating the #blackhawk #helmet on Anna Gordon's #babybump for @sarablakely's #bellyartproject. - 1st Step: rough #sketch with #coloredpencils using a reference we found online (this was one of 3 or 4 sketches). - 2nd Step: #painting the inside, top and sides of the helmet on the belly using an actual #Blackhawkpilot helmet as a reference. - 3rd Step: painting the glass shield over the inside to give the illusion of transparency, mic, wiring and details. - Final Step: #photo time! This is one of my favorites because of the details. What can I say? I'm a sucker for details! #Photography & #postproduction @ryanhayslip #bodypaint & sketches: @juliehasit (me!) #hair & #makeup: @muakararamos & @glambergy #stylist: #brandibarnesshelton #producer: @amandabertany #letsgoghpaint #juliehasit #juliehassett #everymothercounts @everymomcounts #annagordon #pilot #army #military #bodypainter #bodyart #mom #mama #mommy #stepbystep #boymom #girlmom #twinmom #paint #bellyart #wolfefx (at Atlanta, Georgia)

[naturereclaimed]

About a year or so ago I bought a high end turning gouge from #thompsonlathetools. After speaking to Dave (the owner), he convinced me to make a handle for it myself. I got a beautiful piece of plum from the Governor's Mansion in Columbia, SC. It split terribly while drying and I saw a chance to try an epoxy stabilization. When I finally cowboyed up and did it, this was the result. I'm looking forward to the many hours of use!! . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByiJRoznfpH/?igshid=hq2q47g3w3hm

[naturereclaimed]

My oldest keeps asking me to build a swing in the backyard. It's a gorgeous day today; seems like a good time to practice my timberframe joinery! natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw42UYWFDbO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=14tbdf4nypzgs

[naturereclaimed]

Nothing like a hot bowl of mash from my own handturned bowl before a weekend of 911 calls. #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #nightshiftmedic #paramediclife (at West Columbia, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwK2ryCFYAP/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1td3j95k8pev9

[naturereclaimed]

Well, I finally got around to breaking in my latest workout took. Let me tell ya, it's a smoker! Especially since I only have a 50cc chainsaw. I wanted to buy a mill that fit my saw; now I need a BIGGER saw!! #natur_reclaimed #handmade #woodworking #woodturning #lathework #workshop #workbench #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #blackhawkpilot #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #over40fitness (at West Columbia, South Carolina)

[naturereclaimed]

Little 68W action this week to freshen up the skills. #natur_reclaimed #handmade #woodworking #woodturning #lathework #workshop #workbench #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #blackhawkpilot #over40fitness (at McCrady Army National Guard Training Center)

[naturereclaimed]

Sometimes, just sitting and smoking a pipe w/ a good book is the best stress relief I can find. The act of taking time to enjoy the pipe also gives me the opportunity to enjoy simply reading w/o needing to rush. (I blame paramedic school for that habit!) #natur_reclaimed #handmade #woodworking #woodturning #lathework #workshop #workbench #carpentry #veteran #veteranowned #combatmedic #68w #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #blackhawkpilot #over40fitness (at Chapin, South Carolina)

[naturereclaimed]

My first successful acrylic/polyester pen! This particular pen is the Naval Surface Warefare badge, for a Senior Master Chief, ret. It's part one of a two pen set. . #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/ByJe-OwnzHn/?igshid=czs9mlbk7f19

[naturereclaimed]

So, I'm gonna be laid up for a time... Turns out I tore my ACL during the Best Warrior Competition back in Jan. Finally had surgery today, not sure how long recovery will actually take, but I've been told to expect 6mo! #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington Medical Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxTZLp3Fwai/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=18t486901v4wv

[naturereclaimed]

The finished product. My oldest LOVES it. My younger not so much (oh the fit he threw when we secured him in the swing...) ^,^ natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #timberframe #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bw5F5UEFyYl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1jmfqnnzqinyo

[naturereclaimed]

Got the laminates glued up. I have to say that working with the cheap, scrap 2x6 from the nearby mass-produced subdivision going up has so many challenges and frustrations. Warping, cupping, bowing, knots and cross grains... #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc #paramediclife #over40fitness (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwsHKunlghk/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1oarthzktcwn9

[naturereclaimed]

A little humor for the day. I've finally gotten the shop organized enough to resume working on my roubo. Pictures forthcoming. natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #roubo #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #marineveteran #usmc (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BwKjAzfFrvh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=138y9uiblvdfn

[naturereclaimed]

Got to complete in the German Armed Forces "Schützenschnur" this past weekend. It was a real treat, and I'm happy to say I shot GOLD!! (Got to blast away with an M-249 offhand for fun too.) #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #0321 #marineveteran #usmc (at McCrady Training Center) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNbzjtFvxI/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=5v3b9mlsce51

[naturereclaimed]

So my boys (3yo & 15mo) are still too short to wash their hands after they do their potty duty. So, I built a folding stool to get them closer to the sink. I made it from pine and cedar. No nails were used, finished with a simple natural stain to seal it. The bonus challenge was that I had only aged logs and some scrap #2 construction board lying around. Which means I had to process the lumber for this from logs to what you see here. It was quite the experience, and one I fully intend to repeat it as I plan to make a second stool for my petite wife in the kitchen (those dang top shelves...) #natur_reclaimed #woodturning #woodworking #lathework #carpentry #veteran #veteran_owned #combatmedic #68W #blackhawkpilot #153D #LRS-D #11B #reconmarine #0321 #marineveteran #usmc (at Lexington County, South Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/BvNE4WRFmZq/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=wunofwewqy6r