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Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 6:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

State Dept. Official resigns over Afghanistan policy

I applaud anyone with the strength to act on his convictions and this guy seems to deserve that praise. A former Marine Corps captain with combat experience in Iraq, Hoh had also served in uniform at the Pentagon, and as a civilian in Iraq and at the...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 2:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Pakistan can bomb houses, why can't we?

Good question. They seem to be flattening all kinds of stuff at the same time we are getting very touchy about bombing much at all on the other side of the border. DERA ISMAIL KHAN, Pakistan -- Pakistani jets bombed militant targets in the main insurgent...

Published Tue, Oct 13 2009 1:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Taliban tear in Pakistan continues

Taliban activity in Pakistan is increasing and the attacks have been bigger and more coordinated. Although they have suffered many losses in the government efforts to move them out of certain areas, they have hit numerous targets far outside their zone...

Published Thu, Oct 15 2009 12:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

National Review "experts" out of their lanes

I hesitated before writing this as National Review has my favorite and I would say the best collection of talent in the commentary world. I don't always agree with the opinions and prescriptions they put out, but they consistently discuss major issues...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 2:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Priorities, politics & Afghanistan

We are now approaching the point where Obama's indecisiveness becomes shameful. He has made any number of decisions affecting this country in huge ways, but our troops at war in Afghanistan must wait while he tries to triangulate a politically expedient...

Published Mon, Oct 19 2009 1:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

UN weighs in on Predator drone strikes

And shockingly decides they violate international law. I am sure there is a law somewhere that they do violate, and shockingly I don't give a rat's ass. I can't say for sure that we have signed any treaty or agreement that requires us to proffer...

Published Wed, Oct 28 2009 7:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

On the legalities of killing terrorists

I taunted the UN Rapporteur yesterday for mouthing off and whinging about the fact that we are gleefully killing terrorists using drone strikes in Pakistan. I avoided the actual legality of such action basing my approval on the concept that if bad guys...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 12:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

I AM A WARRIOR AND THIS IS MY SONG!

Via Harvey at IMAO, we heard this and were hooked. You will be too: Harvey, a vet, also tells us that current military and veterans can get a free copy of the song here: http://www.thewarriorsong.com/Contact.html Lyrics after the jump. I’ve got the reach...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 6:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Music

Halloweens Past...

[Annual Halloween Repost] I went through a training course with my friend Mat Schram. As junior officers, the environment was very competitive and Mat and I were always at the top in terms of scores and class rank. Eventually, he was #2 and I was #3 in...

Published Thu, Oct 29 2009 6:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Halloween all the way

My next door neighbor is really into Halloween. You can't see the Beetlejuice statue on the porch either. Good stuff.

Published Sat, Oct 31 2009 9:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Another investigation of the Battle of Wanat

Gen. Petraeus has ordered another investigation of the circumstances surrounding the Battle of Wanat. Army Gen. David Petraeus, who heads the U.S. Central Command, has appointed Richard Natonski, a Marine Corps lieutenant general, to handle the inquiry...

Published Thu, Oct 01 2009 1:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Two Special Forces soldiers killed in Philippines

This is bad news and if the insurgents in the PI are going to start using IEDs this could get worse. FORT BRAGG, N.C. (USASOC News Service, Oct. 1, 2009) – Two U.S. Special Forces Soldiers died when their vehicle struck an improvised explosive device...

Published Fri, Oct 02 2009 2:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Jump wings carry on proud tradition

I wear a silver bracelet with the name Josh Brennan on it. His Dad Mike, who is a Madison cop gave it to me. Josh was killed in Afghanistan while serving with the 173rd ABN. Josh's cousin just finished jump school and will be heading out to the same...

Published Sun, Oct 04 2009 1:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

National Security Adviser calls President a liar

The more National Security Adviser Jim Jones runs his mouth, the more of a political tool he reveals himself to be. He spent Sunday on a couple of shows spouting flagrant untruths, or calling his boss a liar. Sad. First we have the President discussing...

Published Sun, Oct 04 2009 1:24 PM by BLACKFIVE

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