March 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

The First Amendment and Military Funerals

I realize we talked about this, but we're just not done. The father of a fallen Marine is telling a US Federal Court to go jump in the lake over its demand that he pay the court costs of Fred Phelps and his band of... ah, whatever they are. The more...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 1:52 PM by BLACKFIVE

Refueling Tanker Goat Rope extended

I don't think many would argue that our Defense procurement system functions as if it were serving up a soup sandwich to a guy in a chicken wire canoe as he swung his football bat while wearing bowling cleats and trying to open the screen door on...

Published Wed, Mar 31 2010 9:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Let's Get Out There And Support Jorge "El Conquistador" Rivera - Veteran and MMA Fighter!

Jorge Rivera visits the troops in Korea Tomorrow night, March 31st, Ranger Up's Jorge Rivera will take on Nate Quarry on Spike TV's UFC 21. We featured some of El Conquistador's wisdom here a few weeks ago. We are admirers of the former US...

Published Tue, Mar 30 2010 12:03 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Sports, Someone You Should Know

Presidential Bomber Jackets

Infantrymen, As the only regular author here with decent fashion sense -- or at least better than Matt -- I feel compelled to point out that Barack Obama looks just as stupid in his leather bomber jacket as Dubya did. Except of course that when Dubya...

Published Tue, Mar 30 2010 10:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Could this be the end of U.S. air superiority?

From Air Power Australia's assessment of the Russian Sukhoi PAK-FA (emphasis mine): Detailed strategic analysis indicates that the only viable strategic survival strategy now remaining for the United States is to terminate the Joint Strike Fighter...

Published Tue, Mar 30 2010 3:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

American Legion picks up tab for lawyers in Phelps case

Good news for the father of a fallen Marine who had sued the reprehensible Fred Phelps and his Church of the eternal dung beetle. The American Legion has got his back. UPDATE: Been authorized to pay it out, build a shell for donations, and to help draft...

Published Tue, Mar 30 2010 1:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Battle of Wanat- First Hand

Last night we heard an amazing story from two gentlemen who were there. They are only speaking up now because what was a tough day but ultimately a victory has been turned into a case where they are portrayed as victims. The Battle of Wanat was fought...

Published Tue, Mar 30 2010 1:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Damn the evidence, full speed ahead!

An update on the SEAL 3 courts-martials: the prosecution's paper-thin case has taken several more blows recently, but the prosecution limps forward, nonetheless. From The US Report: At a Scottsdale, Ariz. rally on Saturday, Petty Officer Matthew McCabe...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 11:52 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

WBC: So Much For My BP Meds

Well, the blood pressure meds were working until I read about this court decision. I have to wonder why the court decided to do this, given that the Supreme Court has agreed to hear the issue and the issue of payment potentially could be moot. My thanks...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 7:34 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

John Yoo: Comic Genius

John Yoo did you and yes, Barack Obama, a massive favor by writing a defense of Presidential war powers. He didn't serve on the front lines, no, but it was an act of moral courage and I salute him for it. His feelings almost exactly mirror mine on...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 2:08 PM by BLACKFIVE

Advocating violence is bad mmmkay?

Greyhawk is off on a righteous tear and he is spot on. He has highlighted the maroons who brought signs to the anti-ObamaCare rally that were boneheaded and counter-productive. In case you can't read them: Warning if Brown can't stop it, A Browning...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 6:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

BTR show on Wanat

I will be a guest on Twana Blevins Blog Talk Radio show tonight at 9: 40 eastern talking about the Battle of Wanat. We will also be joined by two gentlemen who were there, Ryan Pitts and Mike Denton. They are unhappy about the proposed punishments for...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 5:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

Petition -- Democratic Party Leaders: Condemn MoveOn.org

Infantrymen, As I posted earlier, MoveOn.org has a petition up asking the Republican leaders, including Michael Steele, to condemn bigotry against black people. I noted the irony of this, considering that MoveOn.org is bigoted against the military. One...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 4:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Targeted Killings & Assassination

One area where I fully support the Obama administration is the increased use of drones to conduct targeted killings in Afghanistan & Pakistan. There have been questions raised as to whether these constitute extra-judicial killings or violate the Executive...

Published Mon, Mar 29 2010 1:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

An interview w/ former CIA Director Hayden

Elise Cooper talks w/ former CIA Director Michael Hayden about our counterterror operations. General Michael Vincent Hayden served as Director of the Central Intelligence Agency from May, 2006 until February, 2009. He is a retired United States Air Force...

Published Sun, Mar 28 2010 10:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

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