September 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Rabbi Chaplain Visits Afghanistan

Below is a Navy Chaplain's report about his short stay in Afghanistan. He's a Rabbi assigned to care for the spiritual warfare of Marines - assisting with the jewish holidays. Thought you might find it interesting: Thursday, 24 September Finding...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2009 3:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Sergeant Nelson is Free! - ABC Video Report

RE: Sergeant Nelson is Free! Below is a report (a fair one at that) about Sergeant Jermaine Nelson, his trial, and you might recognize a blog in there as well:

Published Wed, Sep 30 2009 2:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

Damning Evidence on 'Troop Support' Groups

We've seen a few new blogs and sites come up recently that put out some pipe-hittin', hard-chargin' expose's and information on many groups (just go see BigGovernment.com re: ACORN) and the new Legion blog is working their way there. The...

Published Wed, Sep 30 2009 12:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops, Weblogs

Taking Care of the Wounded

The Kitchen Dispatch has up a post that anyone interested in the care the troops receive needs read. Thanks to Soldiers' Angels Germany and others, we have a very good idea of the care they get once out of theatre, but this is a chance to see the...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 9:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Preflight

Aircrew and plane captains preflight an HS-7 Dusty Dog SH-60 onboard USS Harry S Truman during a recent at-sea period. Those helo bubbas get a lot of grief at times while plying their trade in their "million bolts and washers all flying in close...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 8:53 PM by BLACKFIVE

Lots of Stuff Happening at Ranger Up

First, there is a "Fight for the Troops" video. This movie will rock, but it needs some support to get in front of the right audience. Check it out and let us know what you think. Send the link around. http://rhinoden.rangerup.com/fight-for...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 12:11 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Sports, Film

Twitterrific

I was listening to talk radio last week and one of these talkie talk kinds of guys, I don't remember his name, was asking listeners to call in with their opinions about what to do when traditional media dies, because nobody wants to pay for subscriptions...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 11:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

SEAL Rescue

U.S. sailors from SEAL Teams 1 and 7, Special Boat Teams 12 and 20, and medical personnel assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force - Philippines, assist residents in Manila, Philippines, Sept. 27, 2009. The sailors used two boats to assist more...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 11:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Breaking - Sergeant Jermaine Nelson is FREE!!!

"Out of every 100 men, ten shouldn't even be there, Eighty are just targets, Nine are the real fighters, and we are lucky to have them, for they make the battle. Ah, but the one, one is a warrior, and he will bring the others back." - Hericletus...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 4:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

How Likely Is Israel To Strike Iran?

In all honesty, I don't know - I would guess it would depend on a lot of things, but primarily the perceived level of the Iranian threat and the military assessment of whether such a strike would be a) viable and b) effective. All that follows is...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 3:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

National Security Adviser playing politics?

Gen. Jones has made some statements during his tenure that lead to questions about whether he serves to provide formerly-uniformed cover when the administration makes politically driven decisions. He threw out a perfect example of this recently. Asked...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 2:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

"Spy" agencies collectively have no clue

The NY Times notes that the agencies responsible for telling us (the West) what is going on in Iran really don't know. There is a shocker. The Israelis, who have delivered veiled threats of a military strike, say they believe that Iran has restarted...

Published Tue, Sep 29 2009 2:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Navy SEALs unveil secret weapon

The always deadly and innovative SEALs have a new tool to use alongside their amazing ability to spin balls on their noses and dominate beach volleyball and tanning contests. I give you the Pistol Shrimp.

Published Mon, Sep 28 2009 11:55 AM by BLACKFIVE

Omaha: 65 Years

It's been 65 years, and a few months, since our troops went ashore at bloody Bloody Omaha. Far too many never made it fully onto the beach, much less off of it. Today, the view from the top of the bluffs is far different than it was on that miserable...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2009 7:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten, Normandy, Normandy Invasion, WWII, Omaha Beach

Want to Attend Milblog Track at Blogworld?

Posted this this weekend, but it deserves a repeat. Also, please help spread the word to all current and former serving members of the Armed Forces as we really want to make it possible for them to attend. Rick Calvert, founder and head of Blog World...

Published Mon, Sep 28 2009 6:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Pop Culture

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