March 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

Today in Medal of Honor History: Rascon and Bucha

Alfred Rascon, 1966: Despite critical injuries from using his body to cover his teammates from grenade blasts multiple times, Specialist Rascon continued to provide medical care for his fellow soldiers. He was so badly off that his last rights were read...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 11:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Blackfive - Out of the Office

"Finally caught up with Matt. It was like trying to find Santa on Christmas Eve." - Uncle Ben, good friend (and reader) of Blackfive, on St. Patrick's Day in Chicago 2004 Not-safe-for-work. Blackfive-approved, best-last-call-song-of-all...

Published Tue, Mar 16 2010 5:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

McChrystal takes operational control of Spec Ops forces

This is an interesting but in the end understandable step, although the long term implications may be troubling. KABUL, Afghanistan — Gen. Stanley A. McChrystal, the top American commander in Afghanistan, has brought most American Special Operations forces...

Published Wed, Mar 17 2010 1:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

Defeating moral equivalence

While I served to protect the principle of free speech, I detest when people choose to follow perceptions rather than reality and attempt to rewrite history. Especially when those people equate the honor and sacrifice displayed by the members of the U...

Published Thu, Mar 18 2010 3:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

LRMC Talent Show

Cooking with the Wounded is in Landstuhl, and last night we had the pleasure of attending a talent show. While we missed the first few acts, what we did see and hear was quite good -- some do indeed have talent. The hosts were excellent, and kept people...

Published Fri, Mar 19 2010 9:18 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Secure Freedom Radio podcast

In case you missed the live stream, here is the podcast. I did Secure Freedom Radio this week as a guest host. We had Ralph Peters on to talk about his new book Endless War, Bill Roggio of the Long War Journal to try and untangle the web that is Afghanistan...

Published Sat, Mar 20 2010 3:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Does ObamaCare screw vets?

The quick answer is ?, but it could. The Burnpit over at The American Legion's site is taking a good look at this. Lots of heated rhetoric floating around out there, and I want to leap in. [Part II of this will discuss the effects that this will have...

Published Mon, Mar 22 2010 1:30 AM by BLACKFIVE

Iraq Today: It isn't Wisconsin. And it isn't 2007.

So what's going on in Iraq? It isn't Wisconsin, and it isn't 2007. Jack from Jack's Texas Music has another of his small-story updates: Take a gander. And for one reason or another, his visitor tracking doesn't work. He doesn't...

Published Tue, Mar 02 2010 3:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Two Transport Systems

Students from the Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL class 281 participate in a rock portage exercise on Coronado Island, Calif., Feb. 23, 2010. Rock portage is one of many physically demanding evolutions included in the first phase of training. Navy SEALs...

Published Tue, Mar 02 2010 3:43 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The hardest good bye

It is a difficult truth that casualties of war happen. It is a sign of character and love how people deal with them. Mary Ann from Soldier's Angels Germany points out an instance of honoring a son's sacrifice. The letter sat on the dresser for...

Published Thu, Mar 25 2010 1:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Norks sink South Korean ship?

Hmmm. If this is true it could really cause some problems and point to Lil' Kim trying to get some attention, or worse. Hopefully Jihad Gene can channel the sawed-off, wannabe Napoleon and let us know. SEOUL (Reuters) - A South Korean naval ship was...

Published Fri, Mar 26 2010 3:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Carrots for Taliban, Sticks for U.S. troops

ISAF commander Gen. Stanley McChrystal has ordered the closure of morale, welfare, and recreation facilities to pay for the Obama administration's troop increase - which if you will remember was far less than what the military said would be necessary...

Published Sat, Mar 27 2010 1:21 PM 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

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