March 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Poll: Military opposes DADT repeal

In case you missed it, the Commandant of the Marine Corps expressed his opposition to the president's desire to repeal Don't Ask Don't Tell (DADT). But if you get your information from Obama's press corps, all you likely hear is poll after...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 1:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Navy proves evil crazy not gender-specific

There was a Captain on a Navy boat (yeah I know, ship) who seems to have been auditioning for a role in the British Navy of the sailing era. WOW is she a nuttah. One look at her pic ought to send a wise soul running, but how far can you run on a boat...

Published Thu, Mar 04 2010 11:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Free the SEALs

I think most of you are aware of the travesty currently underway where three SEALs are facing courts martial for supposedly punching a scumbag terrorist in the belly. I have been on the fence about attempts to pressure the command to drop the charges...

Published Fri, Mar 05 2010 12:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Anatomy of a Rescue

While this story is not exactly the way it happened, it's close enough to show you how many people (people you know like Mike Yon and Soldiers Angels Germany) worked together to save the life of one British soldier. Revealed: How hundreds of military...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 12:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders

Report says fire support denied to Marine team

I have consistently supported Gen. McChrystal's decision to tighten the rules of engagement in Afghanistan to try to limit collateral damage and safeguard the population. It is a necessary step if we are to win hearts and minds. But Houston, we have...

Published Sun, Mar 07 2010 9:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Brothers in Arms always got your back

Thanks to Otto for the tip on this story. Special Forces Army Chief Warrant Officer Romulio "Romy" Camargo's mission was assisting Afghanistan civilians in 2008 when the shot of a sniper rifle pierced his neck. The bullet hit a vertebra...

Published Mon, Mar 08 2010 11:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Greatest American Patriotic books

W. Thomas Smith, Jr. has compiled a list of the greatest American patriotic novels and works and non-fiction over at Human Events. Definitely worth checking out.

Published Tue, Mar 09 2010 12:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Ian Malone - Irish Guard in Life, Uniter in Death

Sandstorms settled in the south of that sour place, and terror-men opened wide a mouth etched in a hate-filled face. The rifle-spit struck down Malone and he in a moment gave a life well-lived, alone, to set men free of the grave. In later days men drew...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 4:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

A stroll through the foothills

Yeah right. SGT Maurer of C Co. 1/503 ABN sends these pics of a patrol. I love his comments. The pictures I attached are from an overwatch mission my squad(weapons) pulled. It seems as if the "valley" part of Tangi Valley does not apply to my...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

HALO Hound

This is quite possibly the coolest picture in the history of Earth. It's an exercise in Norway, but they are practicing for, well you can guess. I don't even have anything else to say beyond, DAG!

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 3:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

Another look at Tom Hanks

Jim Robbins has a nice look at the bone stupid remarks by Tom Hanks. Was the "Greatest Generation" just a bunch of racists? Actor and producer Tom Hanks, promoting his new World War II series "The Pacific," suggested that the war with...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 6:26 AM by BLACKFIVE

SP4 Stuart Lee Barnett

I hope you'll indulge me, but after 41 years, I finally learned how one of my good friends died in Vietnam. I remember the day I learned of his death quite clearly, but how he died has remained a mystery. I heard rumors and as it turns out, they were...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 11:57 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Military Roundup

Iran: While our leadership appears willing to move mountains to work with the Iranians, Iran is busy teaching the Taliban how to murder our troops more effectively. It is important to note that the Sunni Taliban and the Shi'ite Iranians have little...

Published Sun, Mar 21 2010 2:39 PM by BLACKFIVE

Federal courts perfect for terrorists

Most people didn't need an object lesson in why trying terrorists in a Federal court was a fools game, but we get one none the less. From the Long War Journal: A US federal judge has ordered the release of a top al Qaeda recruiter for the 9/11 attacks...

Published Tue, Mar 23 2010 12:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Interview w/ a Vegan- Matty O' Blackfive

In the second installment of the Pulitzer Prize nominated series Interview w/ a Vegan, David Bellavia's increasingly likely to be gutted and put on a rotisserie Vegan buddy has a Q&A with our own BLACKFIVE.

Published Mon, Mar 01 2010 12:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

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