September 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

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

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

State's Finest: "Eight Years On"

We often, and justly, celebrate the US military and its members. We occasionally (and justly) express astonishment at the US State Department. Yet it is very much worth remembering that some of their members have led remarkable careers of service and...

Published Sun, Sep 06 2009 1:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

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

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

Ask an infantryman:

Infantrymen, Your counsel is requested: ARMY WIFE STRUGGLES TO ADJUST TO HUSBAND'S RETURN FROM IRAQ DEAR ABBY: My husband, "Rick," spent a year in Iraq. He has been home for 3 1/2 months. Before his return, the Army gave out a lot of information...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2009 9:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Associated Press - An Organization Without Judgment or Decency

In the Politico today, Secretary Gates decries the AP for publishing a photo of Lance Corporal Joshua Bernard dying in Afghanistan: Defense Secretary Robert Gates is objecting “in the strongest terms” to an Associated Press decision to transmit a photograph...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2009 3:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Airstrike creates Taliban firestorm

Prep yourselves for another round of dead civilians or dead tangos. Sadly the narrative has been spun out so far towards the idea that anyone killed is called a civilian that we suffer some hearts and minds damage regardless. KUNDUZ, Afghanistan – A U...

Published Fri, Sep 04 2009 1:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

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

LW On The Radio, Part 2

This morning's interview that aired on WAZY.com was good, and my thanks to Tara Madison for her editing, production, and -- most of all -- for doing the interview. That said, tonight I will be on You Served radio with some characters you should know...

Published Thu, Sep 03 2009 12:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

A Freefly on Afghanistan

I mentioned before that the Armed Liberal was in town and that the global domination talk was in play. We shot a freefly at the restaurant attached to his hotel Art & Soul, which does trendy southern cooking brilliantly. We discussed Afghanistan and...

Published Wed, Sep 02 2009 3:49 PM by BLACKFIVE

Armed Liberal takes Uncle J to the art museum

Armed Liberal from Winds of Change is in town for some work of his own as well as a couple of things he is working on with our SOG Media. Since we needed a break from all the scheming of global domination, he decided I needed some culture so we went to...

Published Wed, Sep 02 2009 2:07 PM 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

LW On The Radio, Part 1

Tomorrow morning on the Morning Zoo, an interview with yours' truly will be played. The Morning Zoo, hosted by the lovely and talented Tara Madison, is the top-rated morning show in the Lafayette, Indiana area and is the most listened to at work to...

Published Wed, Sep 02 2009 4:27 AM by BLACKFIVE