April 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

CIA - PART 2

Following Deebow's post below and link to the CNAS article, I thought I'd share this one with you. It was sent to us by a few people residing in spookville that agree with Bob Baer (just so you know, Jimbo is the only guy around here that reads...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 2:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

In the Crosshairs- Me, Myself & I

So this has been kind of a tough week. I mean I put on my sweetness and light, milk of human kindness, helping hand hat and what happens, haters everywhere. I can't believe the mean things people are saying about me on the interwebz. I am a sensitive...

Published Tue, Apr 20 2010 1:50 PM by BLACKFIVE

B5 Banners 2003-2010

Banners Circa 2008-Present (Ranger Up Design) Circa 2006-2008 (Sekimori Design) Circa 2003-2006 Circa 2004 Circa 2004-2005 (Mama Montez Design) Specialty Banners Celebrating Tartan Day 2004-2006 Celebrating Tartan Day 2007 Celebrating the John Kerry Presidential...

Published Wed, Apr 07 2010 8:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Google bomb in the Obama administration

We have learned of an apparent conflict of interest for a senior Obama administration official already in hot water over questions about his communications with his former employer. Andrew Mclaughlin is the Deputy Chief Technology Officer for the Office...

Published Thu, Apr 08 2010 1:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

How are your Human Rights?

The State Department is taking public comment for a report it is preparing on Human Rights within the United States. (H/t: Secrecy News.) Those who wish to comment on how they perceive their human rights being affected by the government may send email...

Published Wed, Apr 21 2010 9:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Associated (with Terrorists) Press

On Thursday, the Associated (with Terrorists) Press published an article on a military jury finding Navy SEAL Petty Officer Julio Huertas not guilty of covering up an alleged detainee beating. But the AP just couldn't help but turn a story where justice...

Published Fri, Apr 23 2010 2:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Lt. Steve Zilberman

Read of a man, Lt. Steve Zilberman.Lt. Zilberman, a US Navy Hawkeye pilot lost an engine while returning from a mission. He fought the controls long enough to let his three crewmates bail out, but did not survive his water landing. He leaves behind a...

Published Sun, Apr 25 2010 11:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten

Attention Sky Six - Paratrooper Inbound

Our friend Ponsdorf posts that his father-in-law passed away this morning. His father, SSG Dan Leffler, was an artilleryman in the 82nd in WWII. According to Pons, he had a bronze star and had jumped into Sicily and rode a glider into Holland. Pon put...

Published Mon, Apr 26 2010 4:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Start Making Your Plans For October Now

That's right, it's time to start making plans because the milblogs will be back at Blog World this year. There will once again be free memberships to attend the milblog track and exhibit hall, and we are -- of course -- working on more. I can't...

Published Tue, Apr 27 2010 12:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

Nancy Pelosi is a liar - Murtha should not have a ship named after him

Nancy Pelosi said this about why the US Navy should name a ship after the late Congressman John Murtha.Murtha — “our dear Jack,” as Pelosi referred to him — deserved the honor as a tireless advocate for troops generally and Marines in particular, she...

Published Wed, Apr 28 2010 2:57 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Secure Freedom Radio

I did my weekly stint on Frank Gaffney's show yesterday and we talked about the upcoming offensive in Kandahar and how the previous iteration in Marjah went and also the acquittals of the two SEALs and the last trial to come for Matthew McCabe. Audio...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 2:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

Veterans Airlift Command

The Veterans Airlift Command provides free air transportation to wounded warriors, veterans and their families for medical and other compassionate purposes through a national network of volunteer aircraft owners and pilots. These men donate their time...

Published Thu, Apr 29 2010 11:21 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

An IPad for a good cause

Over at You Served, the boys have put up a new book "Rage Company" for auction to benefit Soldiers' Angels. The winner of the book receives an iPad! I haven't read Rage Company yet, but the excerpt at You Served (in the post linked above...

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 3:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books, Caring For The Defenders

P.J. Radio

U.S. Air Force pararescuemen assemble a PRC-152 radio during an earthquake-response exercise scenario as part of Angel Thunder 2010, Southern Arizona, April 19, 2010. The airmen are assigned to the 38th Rescue Squadron. U.S. Air Force photo by Airman...

Published Fri, Apr 30 2010 4:54 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Remembering Eagle Flight - Annual Memorial on BlackFive

"They came to save us, and to give us dignity. Their sacrifice will remain in the minds of our children for the rest of their lives. We will teach their names to our children, and keep their names in our books of history as heroes who gave their...

Published Wed, Apr 14 2010 12:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

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