October 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

John Kerry on Afghanistan- Allow me to disconcur

John Kerry spoke today at the Council on Foreign Relations on his cunning plan for A-Stan. He is not a bright or wise man and his plan basically involves kicking the can down the road and then cutting and running sometime before the next election, or...

Published Mon, Oct 26 2009 10:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Have You No Shame?

I will never use my position for pleasure, profit or personal safety.---NCO Creed I am feeling very betrayed right now.... and that is not a good place for these oxygen thieves to be.... Senators diverted $2.6 billion in funds in a defense spending bill...

Published Fri, Oct 16 2009 6:12 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

History Lesson - The Iraq Surge

Let's start with the most excellent Cox & Forkum from January, 2007: Back at Cox & Forkum, there are a few cartoons depicting the trouble over the Iraq Surge. Here at Blackfive, we collected the wisdom of the left as they staked out debate...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 2:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

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

Head Count

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Scott Lund conducts accountability of soldiers before boarding a CH-47 Chinook helicopter in Logar province, Afghanistan, Oct. 12, 2009. Lund is assigned to the 10th Mountain Division's Company A, Brigade Support Troops Battalion...

Published Tue, Oct 27 2009 1:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

COIN in Action

I have been discussing the ins and outs of COIN as a strategy for Afghanistan. Today's Washington Post reports on an instance where it has worked in Helmand Province. This is an isolated incident now, but could become an example if the President decides...

Published Thu, Oct 22 2009 1:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

UJ hard at work

Man this new media life is killin' me. Sitting in Old Town Alexandria, working wireless and watching the pretty girls go by.

Published Wed, Oct 21 2009 5:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Another SF Soldier Running for State Office - this time in Utah

Sam Fidler is the kind of man you want protecting your family. A real gentleman and very effective soldier, Sam is running for State Senate in the state of Utah (West Salt Lake Valley area). Drop him a note to thank him for his service and encourage him...

Published Tue, Oct 20 2009 5:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

The purple-clad warrrior

I can't believe I'm gonna say this, but I hope the Vikings win the Super Bowl. Favre is the best quarterback ever to play the game and he should go out with a championship. And spare me any questions about his supremacy. Can anyone but Packers...

Published Mon, Oct 05 2009 11:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

British Army Chief speaks truth on A-Stan

The new head of the British Army was terrifically blunt in assessing the consequences of defeat in Afghanistan. Maybe we can get to come speak to Congress. Sir David has issued his unprecedented warning because he believed the public and even members...

Published Sun, Oct 04 2009 3:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Kamdeysh: Wounded Warriors Stay To Fight

I'm sure, like me, most of you have been reading and watching all you can on the deadly battle near Kamdeysh in Nuristan province, A'stan. As Uncle J pointed out, it appears very similar to that which occurred near Wanat. There's no question...

Published Tue, Oct 06 2009 1:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

The evolution of Obama's strateegy for Afghanistan

There is a very detailed article in the Wash Po that tells just how things have progressed regarding Afghanistan since Obama took office. Prior to announcing his March strategy of reinforced, pop-centric counterinsurgency, he had a former CIA officer...

Published Thu, Oct 08 2009 12:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Immediate needs for troops from FOB Keating

Just go to the Tankerbabe's and find out what you can do to help. The guys who were at FOB Keating exfilled with their weapons and not much else.

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 6:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Troop request finally reaches Obama

What a silly Kabuki dance this has been. McChrystal formulated his request, oh maybe a month ago and does anyone really believe that President Obama hasn't known what it is since then? The whole event has been orchestrated to allow maximum wiggle...

Published Wed, Oct 07 2009 5:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

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