October 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Gunny Popaditch Schools a Congressman

RE: The Cigar Marine - Someone You Should Know (May 18, 2004) RE: The Cigar Marine And Don King (June 4, 2004) RE: April Popaditch On Michael Moore (Oct 20, 2004) RE: Fallujah Fight by Gunnery Sergeant Nick Popaditch (July 3, 2005) MUST READ RE: Gunny...

Published Mon, Oct 25 2010 6:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Annual Day of the Deployed is recognized on October 26 by Soldiers’ Angels and many governors across the nation declaring the day of honor with the following proclamation: Proclamation Day of the Deployed October 26 WHEREAS, this nation is kept strong...

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 12:49 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Battle of Agincourt

Over at the Burn Pit, TSO has a historic piece on the Battle that gave us (Shakespeare's) Henry the V's Band of Brothers speech.

Published Tue, Oct 26 2010 2:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Introducing The Snubbed By Instapundit Label

It is the dream of many, and the nightmare for hosts -- an Instalanche. To be noticed by the great and mighty Insty. To have him sit down his puppy shake or hobo sandwhich, and link to something you wrote. The glory of glories, to get a "Heh(tm)"...

Published Wed, Oct 27 2010 4:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Humor, CwtT, Cooking with the Troops, Pin-Ups for Vets, puppy blender, Instapundit, glenn reynolds, puppyblender, snubbed by instapundit

RIP, First Sergeant McNerney

http://www.cmohs.org/recipient-detail/3360/mcnerney-david-h.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-MlPpZo0j8

Published Tue, Oct 12 2010 3:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

During the Chicago Marathon...

...the troops were remembered. Marathon Pundit has the story.

Published Tue, Oct 12 2010 5:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Controversial "Medal of Honor" video game reviewed by Off Duty Gamers

Our friends at Off Duty Gamers reviewed the single player version of Electronic Arts "Medal of Honor". I'm a fan of the series, but don't play the modern era games (stick to WWII). This version has been controversial for the ability...

Published Tue, Oct 12 2010 5:59 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech, Games

Happy 235th Birthday to the U.S. Navy!

From Admiral Mike Mullen: Two hundred and thirty five years ago, Continental Congress passed legislation to fit out “two swift sailing vessels” with ten guns and eighty crewmen creating the humble beginnings to what would become the United States Navy...

Published Wed, Oct 13 2010 1:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

VFW Still Can't See The Light!

So let's show them some 'light'- from our burning membership cards. Duty, Honor, Country- VFW-PAC cannot abide by it any longer. Last night, Blackfive asked if I was going to put up another post discussing the VFW debacle- I replied that I...

Published Thu, Oct 14 2010 12:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Bust Their Chops

Blog World Expo - Military Track

Vigorous debate over the next tech to be utilized in Afghanistan or Iraq... The good folks at You Served are broadcasting it live....so hit the link and watch the panel here in Las Vegas.

Published Thu, Oct 14 2010 3:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

Luncheon Sponsor: USC School of Social Work

Today, 30 plus people from the military track at Blog World are enjoying a very nice lunch courtesy of the USC School of Social Work. In their own words: “There’s a mental health crisis brewing in America’s armed forces. Experts say one in three veterans...

Published Thu, Oct 14 2010 6:01 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

A grand fiesta it was

Tanker Babe has the whole sordid tale of our (me , kev & Jihad Gene) infiltration, degradation and exhiliration in Memphis.

Published Fri, Oct 15 2010 12:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Now that is some loose ROE

After all the back and forth about the Rules of Engagement ROE for our troops in A-Stan, this ought to be an eye opener.

Published Sun, Oct 17 2010 10:27 AM by BLACKFIVE

Brit Lieutenant Ian Fortune - SYSK Follow Up

"This is your pilot. I've been shot in the head" - Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune, Chinook pilot during rescue mission in Afghanistan. Tantor sends this video and photo essay on Flight Lieutenant Ian Fortune that we covered here six months...

Published Mon, Oct 18 2010 3:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

LTCOL Ty Edwards - Spiritual Warfare Update

RE: Spiritual Warfare Needed for Marine LtCol Ty Edwards Lt. Col. Ty Edwards received a head wound from an AK round in Afghanistan while protecting his convoy. Transported to Germany he was subsequently transferred to Bethesda Naval Hospital and is there...

Published Tue, Oct 19 2010 12:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

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