September 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

International Bacon Day

My celebration starts w/ a cheddar, sausage, egg, swiss and BACON bagel. Mmmmm bacon.

Published Sat, Sep 05 2009 3:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Macarthur- There is no substitute for Victory

Ranger Up has a new shirt out that has a powerful image and a timely message. I wonder what size President Obama wears.

Published Wed, Sep 16 2009 12:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

ALI BASE, Iraq - Airmen from the 407th Air Expeditionary Group assembled school supplies and toys for Operation Iraqi Child Sept. 5, 2009. The school supplies will be distributed to local communities in southern Iraq to prepare children for the upcoming...

Published Fri, Sep 11 2009 3:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

9/11 Reflections

Elise Cooper for BLACKFIVE I made a decision to go to New York this past weekend to be with some of the 9/11 families. As I was flying home I thought about my experience. Those I met and talked with deeply touched me, so I decided to write about it. I...

Published Mon, Sep 14 2009 8:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Our allies, the Germans

h/t Mrs. G. Good thing we are acting multi-laterally in Afghanistan So not only did the German commander call in an air strike based on uncertain aerial surveillance and a single HUMINT source, he then couldn’t be bothered to go investigate the bombing...

Published Mon, Sep 07 2009 2:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

"Realists" tell Obama to Cut & Run- Again

As I have said quite a few times we are playing out the 2006 argument over Iraq again regarding Afghanistan. The usual suspects muster the same arguments about lost causes, lack of exit strategies etc. and see the same solution they proposed in 2006....

Published Tue, Sep 15 2009 5:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

ROE in Afghanistan and US deaths

Let's start with a simple fact. Yes the change in Rules of Engagement (ROE) in Afghanistan was a major factor in the combat deaths of 4 US Marines recently. Unfortunately they will not be the last, but the change is designed to save US lives in the...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2009 7:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Scott Kesterson and the Counterinsurgency Academy

Below is a request from Scott Kesterson to help the Counterinsurgency Academy in Afghanistan: The Counterinsurgency Academy is located in Kabul, Afghanistan at the base of the ruins of the Queens castle. The purpose of the Academy is to teach and expand...

Published Sat, Sep 05 2009 3:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Books, Caring For The Defenders

Introducing...The Burn Pit!

The American Legion has launched it's web 2.0 efforts today. It is affectionately called "The Burn Pit". The opening entry is classic in that it describes the disconnect between two cultures - main-stream-media and military. With regards...

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 7:11 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

Godspeed Captain Joshua Meadows

Blue Star Dad, David Borg, sends this note about his son's friend and former co-pilot, Captain Joshua Meadows who was killed in Afghanistan. I have not been able to find any details released yet. Sunday I received a sad call from our son, Captain...

Published Tue, Sep 08 2009 1:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Ledeen on not losing in Afghanistan

Michael Ledeen adds a simple admonition about the importance of the war in Afghanistan. Final note: Afghanistan. If we retreat from Afghanistan, it will be the greatest boon to jihadi recruiters since the destruction of the Twin Towers. They will then...

Published Mon, Sep 07 2009 5:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Let Me Add My Two Cents To The "McChrystal To Resign" Chorus

Uber Pig and Uncle Jimbo have more than adequately covered this, but like Uncle J said, sometimes you just have to vent. One of the things military officers do more regularly than they like to admit is play "you bet your bars". The 'bars'...

Published Tue, Sep 22 2009 1:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

USAF Combat Search and Rescue

Nobody really wants to see these guys until you do and then you really want to see them. Kick ass video h/t The Bronze.

Published Sun, Sep 20 2009 4:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

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