April 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

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

Blackfive LLC to Sue US Cavalry

The USCAV store stole my idea and we're taking them to court over this! Thanks to reader Mike in STL for the tip. As I have spent entire paychecks on US Cav products, it's good to see that they are not taking their success too lightly and continue...

Published Thu, Apr 01 2010 2:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

Green Hornet, Heh.

Greyhawk is slinging the snark and the Navy has put the target on themselves, although I kinda doubt it was their idea. We could have posted this yesterday, but held off due to concerns it might be seen as an April Fool's joke. But the new Green Navy...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 1:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

The drinking lamp is lit

Another gorgeous day here in ObamaTown. I spent a good bit of it walking around barefoot in the backyard talking bidness on my bat phone. The Wolf hooked me up with an amazing set of Bose headphones that work as a phone headset. Awesome. Then I decided...

Published Fri, Apr 02 2010 6:33 AM by BLACKFIVE

Jack writes up his Easter Morning in Iraq

My man Jack writes up his Easter Morning in Iraq. Yes, there's still a war going on over there, even though Afghanistan gets all the headlines.

Published Sun, Apr 04 2010 4:29 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Annual Milbloggie Awards

You can go to Milblogging.com for information on how to vote and here is where you can see the categories for the awards. BlackFive was nominated (thank you, nominators!) for best Military Veteran blog. Right now, the farm team is out front (and that's...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 4:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs

Team Rubicon - On the Move

A few announcements about Team Rubicon: 1. Team Rubicon has won 1st place in the “Beyond the Welcome Home” Summit put on by Mobilize.org. William McNulty, Jake Wood and Clay Hunt presented their case which was then voted on by all participants and experts...

Published Mon, Apr 05 2010 12:45 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Team Rubicon

Military Roundup 15 Apr 2010

Photo of the Day: Navy eyeing Super Tucano for organic close air support aircraft of special operations forces An Army Lieutenant Colonel is facing a court martial, having refused his deployment to Afghanistan until the President provides proof that he...

Published Thu, Apr 15 2010 1:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Juicebox Mafia- Collateral Stupidity from Yglesias

Far and away the most tedious, dense and completely, over-rated juiceboxer is Matthew Why-Glesias. I am usually stunned and amazed, after reading anything he writes on national security, that anyone anywhere publishes him. His knowledge of the subject...

Published Thu, Apr 15 2010 7:22 AM by BLACKFIVE

A Change in Command

Things move fast and furious in this world, and commands change. New postings, new responsibilities, and more face those of us looking to do more. It is not just the military that experiences some of this; however, they may be the best at dealing with...

Published Fri, Apr 16 2010 7:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Soldiers' Angels, Concrete Bob, Laughing Wolf, Cooking with the Wounded, CwtT, Cooking with the Troops, Food and Drink, Mary Katharine Ham, Patti Patton-Bader

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