November 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Slaughter in the Philippines

Home of some of the longest running insurgencies, the Philippines saw a horrific massacre this week. AMPATUAN, Philippines – The Philippine president placed two southern provinces under emergency rule Tuesday as security forces unearthed more bodies,...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 11:59 PM by BLACKFIVE

My tirade against Allahpundit

I launched both barrels at Allahpundit from Hot Air yesterday about what I considered a sorry post accepting the idea that the SEALs charged with splitting the lip of a terrorist could be made an example of. I still believe that his post was far too casual...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 12:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Thanksgiving Pooch

A dog rides in a U.S. soldier's backpack on Combat Outpost Jeleran, Afghanistan. The dog, named Cookie, is the unofficial mascot of the 1st Battalion, 17th Infantry Regiment. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Francisco V. Govea II

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 4:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Thanksgiving 2009: This Time At Home!

I've spent the last two Thanksgivings in Iraq, but not this year. It will be interesting to see how a real Thanksgiving dinner compares to the Army's! It's good to be home this year, but I hope you'll keep the deployed in your thoughts...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 10:18 PM by BLACKFIVE

No one more deserving...

Army Sgt. Maj. Robert Prosser, 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team sergeant major, shakes actor Gary Sinise's hand after presenting him with the American flag and a special unit coin on Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 26, 2009. Sinise visited wounded soldiers...

Published Fri, Nov 27 2009 1:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Picture of the Week

Valour-IT

The Jarheads are leading the contest (a first) by one thousand dollars so let's give them hell and contribute each day! This year, Team Army would like to raise $250,000 dollars in order to help 250 wounded get the software they need and the laptop...

Published Mon, Nov 02 2009 12:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Godspeed British Staff Sergeant Oz Schmid

Photo of Staff Sergeant Schmid courtesy of the MoD Mike Yon posts about the loss of Staff Sergeant Olaf "Oz" Sean George Schmid. From Mike's email this morning: Oz had been killed in Afghanistan. Oz was one very good soldier who stood out...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 12:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Pappy Boyington

Producer/Director Kevin Gonzalez passed on this great information that we wanted to get out to you. If anyone is in the DC area on Veteran's Day, 11 November, try to stop by the US Navy memorial at 1:30 for a new film on Pappy Boyington, the US Marine...

Published Tue, Nov 03 2009 4:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Obama to be served an indictment at Nobel ceremony

Check out how and why this could happen, due to our return to a law enforcement mentality about terrorism.

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 10:33 PM by BLACKFIVE

Aircraft Bringer Inner Dude.

Reader Tom C sends along a gem. I'm pretty sure this was Matt's first MOS.

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 10:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Stryker problems in Afghanistan?

There is a piece in the Washington Times today about possible problems using the Stryker in Afghanistan. It raises some scary points and if anyone has insight on this please pipe up, or email me and I will follow up. Since they arrived at the outpost...

Published Thu, Nov 05 2009 3:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Of the Troops, For The Troops....

I work with quite of few former infantrymen, and I get quite a bit of crap from them. Yesterday though, I only heard one thing from them as they watched the news coming from Fort Hood. Thank God for the Military Police Corps... There are going to be recognition...

Published Fri, Nov 06 2009 1:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Speaking of football- Navy downs Notre Dame

I find it hard to mouth the words given my loyalty and my Dad's West Point roots, but Go Navy beat Notre Dame. Which they just did, in a thrilling finish.

Published Sat, Nov 07 2009 7:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Let's Put Valour-IT Over The Top

We are almost there, or are we? Times are tough, but there is always more we can do. Yet, sometimes we need a bit more incentive to go do it. Well, we have some incentive for you. Patti and others are willing to go bald if you will take it over the top...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 12:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, wounded, Soldiers' Angels, fundraising, Valour-IT, challenge, support, troops

Some Additional Questions In Regards The Traitor Hasan

While I would rather focus on his victims, some things have jumped out at myself and others that need to be added to the growing list of questions that need answers. More than one of us has noticed some odd gaps in his record. When you go to medical school...

Published Mon, Nov 09 2009 1:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops, Hasan, traitor, Ft. Hood, Nidal Hasan, questions, Nidal Malik Hasan

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