August 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Blog World Military Track Sneak Peek

Okay, a while back I announced that pre-registration for the free military track memberships to this year's Blog World and New Media Expo was underway. I want to urge you to pre-register even if you are just thinking about it as we may have a surprise...

Published Tue, Aug 24 2010 4:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Blog World, Blog World and New Media Expo, Thank You, Internet!, new media, social media, Cassandra, Villanous Company, media, Cassy Fiano, #BWE10, science fiction, military track, Melissa Clothier, spouse bloggers, spouse blogging

Pakistan's double game

I don't think it would be news to anyone here that Pakistan's intel service ISI plays both sides or more in dealing with us, the Taliban, al Qaeda and the Afghans plus they are always paranoid about India. Well The NY Times has a piece quoting...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 1:10 PM by BLACKFIVE

The Last Brigade and the Last President

Greyhawk at the Mudville Gazette asks a simple question, "When did the last combat brigade leave Iraq?" The answer, while not simple, is surely interesting - although the answer NBC gives us is very simple and interesting not only in getting...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 11:47 AM by BLACKFIVE

Roundtable: Strategic Corporals in an Oral Culture

We spoke with LTG "Bill" Caldwell, commander of the NATO Training Mission in Afghanistan. (Transcript here.) His organization faces a significant challenge: they need to train as many new members of the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 10:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Derogatory Call Signs - Fagmeister Is On Your Six

Ensign Steve Crowston may or may not be gay. A few weeks ago, he initiated an investigation by the inspector general of the Naval Air Force Atlantic Fleet for the handling (and ultimate dismissal) of his own anti-gay harassment complaint. Ensign Crowston's...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 8:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor, Bust Their Chops

Follow UP: WLF Supports the Run for the Fallen

Original post is here. Thanks to everyone who volunteered and ran at the event! Yesterday, August 22nd, was the annual Run for The Fallen. This is an event that honors those brave individuals from Maine that have lost their lives during the current Iraq...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

WikiLeaks & the Espionage Act

Uber Pig pointed out some troubles head WikiWanker Julian Assange is having with the Swedish authorities and some women over sexual assault and molestation charges. ihe rape charges seem to have gone away, but It would be lovely to see any of that stick...

Published Mon, Aug 23 2010 1:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

ALR Legacy Ride: Day One

Ok, just into the hotel from 13 hours on the road, riding from Indianapolis to Higginsville, Missouri. What.A.Ride. The American Legion Riders Legacy Ride. First day jitters are always evident, as everyone seemed to be at the anointed starting place at...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 12:19 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Travel, Pop Culture

Julian Assange, collateral rapist

Apparently two separate women have come forward to Swedish Authorities charging Julian Assange of rape. His response, predictably, is to blame it on the Pentagon: The arrest warrant filed Friday had also mentioned a molestation charge, but molestation...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 5:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Godspeed Sergeant Martin Anthony Lugo

As a Ranger, Sergeant Lugo selflessly lived his life for others and distinguished himself as a member of the Army’s premier light-infantry unit, continuously deployed in support of the War on Terror, and fought valiantly as he served his fellow Rangers...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 5:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

NYC so far

Just left the Ground Zero Mosque rally and it kicked ass. Several thousand patriots not about to stand idly by while a trophy to a terrorist act is built on sacred ground. There will be video soon and some pics as well. We had lunch yesterday at Katz's...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 4:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

If I Die Young....

If I die young bury me in satin Lay me down on a bed of roses Sink me in the river at dawn Send me away with the words of a love song This what our God-King Commander in Chief was doing this week on his umpteenth vacation. This is what the US Marines...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 3:54 AM by BLACKFIVE

Tim Kennedy Wins Every Fight Stat, Loses Decision

Folks, a few disclosures: I am not a Mixed Martial Arts expert (I know, you're stunned). I am not a fight judge, and I do consider Tim Kennedy a friend. Watching the fight last night with a lot of people in Chicago, you could tell there was a lot...

Published Sun, Aug 22 2010 12:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Sports

Well, This Explains A Lot

Okay, here is the official face Blackfive works to present to the world: Well, coming back to Castle Blackfive last night, I find the hastily (and badly) painted alteration that it is now "Chez Blackfive" which was interesting enough. Even more...

Published Sat, Aug 21 2010 9:45 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military Humor

Reminder: Tim Kennedy fights tonight!

Reposting this info -- Tim Kennedy is one of our favorite people on this planet - SF Sniper, Ranger, all around badass with a heart of gold that supports Soldiers Angels. We put him in the Someone You Should Know category. So the big news is that Tim...

Published Sat, Aug 21 2010 9:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

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