September 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Which one of these guys is God?

Stephen Hawking is a pretty smart guy, but when he starts running his computerized lips saying that God did not create the universe he chafes my cones. He has no earthly way of knowing that and he ought to stick to noodling about how things he can actually...

Published Sun, Sep 05 2010 4:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

China in Kashmir

Take note of these Chinese troops in Kashmir, with Islamabad's apparent permission, securing their route to the western sea with a new highway and -- India fears -- perhaps a railroad. China's railroad made an appearance in the Grand Strategy...

Published Sat, Sep 04 2010 10:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Uh Oh - Brits lost some weapons and guess who might have them now?

At the Daily Telegraph is a story about an investigation into some missing weapons that are feared to be in the hands of the Taliban: ...Serious questions are being asked about a cover-up by commanders in Helmand after the 59 Minimi machine guns were...

Published Sat, Sep 04 2010 1:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Soldiers' Angels Project V.A.L.O.U.R. - I.T. in People Magazine

Thanks to Susan Katz Keating, our friend,Chuck Ziegenfuss, was in a story about Soldiers' Angels Project V.A.L.O.U.R. - IT in People Magazine. It's in the current issue. Here's a copy of the cover:

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 11:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Iraqi TV Prank Show

Tantor sends this gem: All during Ramadan the Iraqi TV show "Put Him In [Camp] Bucca" has been planting fake bombs in the cars of prominent Iraqis, busting them at bogus checkpoints, and filming the fun. To add to the comedy, the cops tell him...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 10:35 AM by BLACKFIVE

Me & Krauthammer

Matt highlights another in an endless stream of spot on pieces from Charles Krauthammer. I read it and it made me feel good because me & Dr. K were on the same sheet of music. I know that I don't play in his league, I don't think anyone does...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 4:09 AM by BLACKFIVE

Presidential military leadership "Scandalous"

Probably the most important column that you'd read today is from Charles Krauthammer about President Obama's reasons for setting a hard withdrawal date for Afghanistan. ...How did Obama come to this decision? "Our Afghan policy was focused...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 2:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Bust Their Chops

Marine Special Operations to get the new SCAR

The Marine Corps Times reported last week that: Corps’ special operators to get new rifle By Tony Lombardo The MK17 SCAR-Heavy fires 7.62mm rounds from a 20-round magazine and features inter changeable barrels measuring 13, 16 and 20 inches. Marine Corps...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 1:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Return Fire

As seen through a night-vision device, U.S. Army Sgt. Joseph P. Khamvongsa returns fire against an insurgent attack on Combat Outpost Badel, Afghanistan, Aug. 25. 2010. Khamvongsa, a forward observer, is assigned to Company B, 2nd Battalion, 327th Infantry...

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 1:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

The Wedding of the Century

Is happening this weekend in Indy. I'll be there in style with Mrs. BlackFive representing you all. Here is TSO's post about getting married. Any suggestions on activities or things to prevent the groom from making a break for Guatemala?

Published Fri, Sep 03 2010 12:23 AM by BLACKFIVE

Poorer Richard's America

Poorer Richard's America I got his book to review and the first thing I wondered is whether the idea of Ben Franklin commenting on modern day America would work. Obviously we have problems where Ben and his alter ego Poor Richard could shed some light...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 11:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

AZ Troop Deployed Who Left Dogs With Friend, Call Home

Several of you have contacted me about the dogs of a soldier deployed overseas (possibly Iraq) who were dropped off at the shelter by the "friend" in who's care they were entrusted. To be honest, the story sort of smelled to more than one...

Published Thu, Sep 02 2010 12:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Help A Milblogger: Buy A Book

Milblogger and all-around good person Baldilocks has, like many of us, hit a bump in the road. However, she has a novel way to deal with it. Go check it out and buy a book. LW

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 11:55 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Weblogs, Baldilocks, Tale of the Tigers

Julian Assange: Collateral Rapist (Update)

If you have a blog or a facebook page, please consider publishing a link to this post, or to the original article: Director of Public Prosecutions Marianne Ny said she decided to reopen the investigation after further review of the case. "There is...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 12:47 PM by BLACKFIVE

Book Review- Capitol Game by Brian Haig

Elise Cooper for BLACKFIVE The Capitol Game by Brian Haig is a fast paced book that the reader will not want to put down. The plot is about a small, insignificant company on the edge of bankruptcy that has supposedly discovered a miraculous polymer that...

Published Wed, Sep 01 2010 9:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

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