September 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

GI Bill not paying GI's bills

Alex from Army of Dude is having tremendous fun with the VA and getting his GI Bill stuff squared away. They are well and truly screwing things up and not getting his school paid for. The VA counselors at my school buy salt in bulk to pour into the wounds...

Published Tue, Sep 01 2009 3:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Some good causes

A couple of folks doing good things you should check out. Yankee Mom sends: I received an email from Tim at Semper Max about a former Marine, Sgt Justin Kinnee who could use some help: Good Morning All- I would like to introduce you to Sgt. Justin Kinnee...

Published Wed, Sep 02 2009 7:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

George Will- We can lose both these wars

Again we are treated to the musings of noted national security expert George Will on the art of the retreat. Oh wait, what's that you say? Will is not a national security or military expert? He is a political commentator who dabbles in baseball? Hmmm...

Published Thu, Sep 03 2009 7:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

US troops search hospital in Afghanistan

I really hope this isn't true, but if it is somebody should lose their job over it. KABUL — A Swedish charity accused American troops Monday of storming through a hospital in central Afghanistan, breaking down doors and tying up staff in a search...

Published Mon, Sep 07 2009 2:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Honoring the Fallen, Helping the Wounded

Two things to let you all hear about. First on Sept. 11th a group of soldiers is holding an event here in DC that is pretty cool. They are holding a 24 hour walk starting at midnight of the 10th through midnight of the 11th. They will be continuously...

Published Tue, Sep 08 2009 4:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Soldiers protecting journalists on BBC

I will be on the "World have your say" program on the BBC World Service today at 1:30 pm eastern to discuss the recent rescue of an NY Times journalist and whether or not soldiers should risk their lives to protect them. You can listen live...

Published Wed, Sep 09 2009 1:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Someone You Should Know: Timothy Donovan

The father of John Donovan, of Castle Argghhh!, passed on yesterday afternoon. He was quite a man: Colonel Timothy Donovan, FA, Silver Star, DFC, Purple Heart w/6OLC, Combat Infantry Badge, veteran of two wars, one hell of a Rotarian and my father......

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 12:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Matthew Lancelot Ryan - Someone You Should Know

2,996 is a tribute to the victims of 9/11. On September 11, 2006, 2,996 volunteer bloggers will join together for a tribute to the victims of 9/11. Each person will pay tribute to a single victim. We will honor them by remembering their lives, and not...

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 4:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know, FDNY, 911

"Today is a day to be proud to be American"

Those words were shouted by Rick Rescorla as he herded 2700 people out of tower two 8 years ago today. [This is an annual post. Please sign the petition at the end of the post. Thank you.] "Men of Cornwall stop your dreaming Can't you see their...

Published Thu, Sep 10 2009 4:08 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Mobbing DC

WOW! I am not going to get into a numbers game, but there were an amazing bunch of people petitioning their government for redress of grievances today. It was a great atmosphere and a lively collection of patriots. I have a video brewing and it features...

Published Sat, Sep 12 2009 9:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Workman: Hangin' in Anaheim...

Jeremiah Workman gets to throw out the first pitch at the Anaheim Angels game on Friday, 9.11.09. Here's the video- be sure to listen to the announcer's audio, and the crowd reaction. I love it when the manager asks him to just 'hang out for...

Published Mon, Sep 14 2009 2:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Books, Video Channels, Sports

Patrick Swayze: RIP

The year: 1984. The movie: Red Dawn. The scene: Right after the commies parachute in to capture the strategically important high school of Calumet. Matt Eckert is played by Charlie Sheen and Jed Eckert is played by the incomparable Patrick Swayze: Matt...

Published Mon, Sep 14 2009 5:04 PM by BLACKFIVE

The Commitment to Courage - MOH Convention in Chicago

I've been a bit silent on the net lately working on some big projects. One of the ones that I'm proud to tell you about is the Congressional Medal of Honor Society's annual convention. I'm on the Host Committee and have been working on...

Published Tue, Sep 15 2009 12:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Someone You Should Know

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

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