November 2009 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Pushback

LTC Allen West retired from the US Army after having discharged a pistol in a mock execution of an Iraqi prisoner. BLACKFIVE readers know this because we followed the story closely at the time. I also know this because both times I went to Iraq, I was...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 1:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

An unhappy anniversary

Today marks the 30th anniversary of the Iranian invasion of the United States and the true beginning of our now decades long war with the Islamic regime. This humiliating incident where they seized our embassy and help hostage our citizens for 444 days...

Published Wed, Nov 04 2009 12:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filling The Swear Jar...

This Navy SEAL thing has me positively inconsolable, and Little Deebow and Household 6 had to put up with quite a rant yesterday in the car. In fact, there might be enough money in the swear jar at this point to buy an NFL Franchise... Here was my question...

Published Wed, Nov 25 2009 2:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

Levin and Obey Never Let a Chance to Lose A War Get By them

Seriously? Lawmakers Propose 'War Surtax' to Pay for Troop Increase in Afghanistan Rep. David Obey, D-Wis., and Sen. Carl Levin, D-Mich., are proposing new taxes to pay for more U.S. troops in Afghanistan. Two top Democrats say they want to impose...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 12:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Vote to help wounded vets

A note about a good cause you can help with a couple of clicks. Friends: Many of you may know of a friend of me and Court is author and Navy Seal Marcus Luttrell. He is one of the hosts of the Outdoor Channel's Beretta's Wild and Raw. They are...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 3:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

What a GREAT Story!!

What is that old saying? The best revenge is living well? Navy Commander Hung B. Le, who as a 5 year old in 1975 spent 2 days with his family bobbing about in the South China Sea after they fled South Vietnam ahead of communist forces bent on the “peaceful...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 9:51 PM by BLACKFIVE

Greyhawk covers the serious news

You gotta hand it to Greyhawk for his dogged pursuit of the most important stories about the military and national security. Today he posts the heartwarming tale of Combat Barbie.

Published Sun, Nov 08 2009 3:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Perfect day for kids playin' football

It's gorgeous here in VA, 60s with a bright blue sky, leaves blowing and the dog days of Summer behind us. I was out on my daily constitutional and stopped to watch some kids playing football. It is so much less violent that college or pro and it...

Published Sat, Nov 07 2009 4:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

HD Camera shrinkage

I have been making videos for a while now and am constantly amazed at the progression of the technology. Here are three HD cameras in the order I got them. Canon AH-X1- $3500 A pro quality rig with all the bells and whistles. JD Johannes was jealous when...

Published Sat, Nov 14 2009 6:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Want freedom of Speech in the Army? Then Convert to Islam

Wow, via Instapundit's comment: WHILE MAJOR NIDAL HASSAN’S JIHADI SPEECH WAS HANDLED WITH P.C. KIDGLOVES, other members of the military are treated very, very differently. My advice: Convert to Islam, so you can get away with saying almost anything...

Published Thu, Nov 12 2009 10:50 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

Doing radio w/ Gordon Liddy

I guested on the G-Man's show and forgot to post a link to the audio. We talk Afghanistan and Ft. Hood for a goodly bit.

Published Sun, Nov 15 2009 11:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

MUST READ: BEST EXPOSE EVER

Go over to This Ain't Hell and see a decent book turned into Left Wing Propaganda and the USAF Major who showed his @$$... Must. Read.

Published Mon, Nov 16 2009 4:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

The Coming Afghan Decision - How Much Is Driven By Politics?

Richard Fernandez of the Belmont Club writes a very well done essay on the present Afghanistan decision making process. He compares Andrew Sullivan's apologia with David Kilcullen's concerns about the time involved in reaching a decision. You...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 1:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Badass Medic "Fueled by Rock St*r"

Sgt. Daniel Schmitt, flight medic for the General Support Aviation Battalion out of Hunter Army Airfield, Ga., assigned to Forward Operating Base Ghazni, Afghanistan, looks on while on a training mission with the Polish infantry on Forward Operating Base...

Published Tue, Nov 17 2009 3:04 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

ALERT: Veterans Day - Some Companies Continue to Support our Military

During these tough economic times, there are a few stand-up companies that continue to support military and veterans. After the Jump, I'll put some official announcements for vets. If I miss an announcement or a benefit, feel free to post it in the...

Published Sun, Nov 08 2009 11:48 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

November 2009 - BlackFive

Syndication

Recent Posts

Tags

Archives