October 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

NC isnt the only state jacking with servicemembers voting rights

I posted how the brain numbing experience was to finally get a ballot only to have it lost in space in the state of NC here: http://www.onemarinesview.com/one_marines_view/2010/10/you-would-think-voting-would-be-easy-for-a-servicemembernnnope.html Now...

Published Sun, Oct 10 2010 7:36 PM by BLACKFIVE

The Birthday BBQ Freefly

Me, Kev & the Tanker Babe prepping for the BBQ judging.

Published Sun, Oct 10 2010 1:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Abducted British Aid Worker Killed During Rescue

I found this unfortunate news on NPR: http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=130451883&sc=17&f=1001 ----- Abducted British Aid Worker Killed During Rescue by The Associated Press A female British aid worker kidnapped during an ambush...

Published Sat, Oct 09 2010 3:53 AM by BLACKFIVE

Mr And Mrs TSO

Announcing Mr and Mrs Mark Seavey

Published Sat, Oct 09 2010 3:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Happy Birthday to Uncle Jimbo!

He looks great for 60!

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 1:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

Memphis bound

So there is a great harmonic convergence of craziness headed to the greater Memphis metropolitan area. The Tanker Babe has gotten me, and Kev and Jihad Gene slots as guest judges for the BBQ contest at the Arkansas Blues and Heritage Festival. Woo Hoo...

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 1:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

VFW Members (But not the PAC) Supports LTC ALLEN WEST

Despite the idiotic VFW support of LTC (ret) Allen West's opponent, over 500 VFW members supported LTC West at this event hosted by the Treasure Coast Chapter of the Leathernecks MC. Congressional candidate LTC (ret) Allen West addressing a gathering...

Published Fri, Oct 08 2010 12:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

BlogWorld: MilTrack Luncheon Info Needed

We do indeed have a luncheon being provided by a sponsor, and it will be at a restaurant in the Mandalay Bay complex. To that end, we have to let them know a rough count of how many people are going to be attending. If you have bought a membership or...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 7:33 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Web/Tech

Official Uber Pig Endorsement for Ilario Pantano

Infantrymen, I have to speak up on the race Ilario Pantano is running as a Republican. I've looked into him. I've read the reports. I've read the hearing notes. And while I supported the investigation and the hearing at the time -- the chief...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 9:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

WBC Protests Arlington National Cemetery

RE: Defend Arlington! The Westboro Baptist Church (a group of lawyers that sue people to stay in business and have nothing to do with the Baptist Church) protested Arlington National Cemetery while they were in town for the Supreme Court to hear their...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 5:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Burn Pit: At the Sumpreme Court Case - Phelps ($h!thead) vs. Snyder

First of all, I found this guy entirely humorous: Sam Garrett, an 18-year-old student at George Washington University student, left, holds a sign outside the Supreme Court Wednesday. (Daily Record/Sunday News -- Paul Kuehnel) But, over at the American...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 3:07 AM by BLACKFIVE

ST. Martin's Press New Blog and a Focus on Soldiers' Angels Germany

First, St. Martin's Press (SMP) has a new blog/site called "Command Posts" which highlights their miltiary - fiction, non-fiction, history - authors, as well as a spot light on Soldiers' Angels Germany. LTC Shafer author of Operation...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 1:14 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Someone You Should Know

Excellent S.C.A.R. Review at DefenseReview.com

RE: Marine Corps Special Operations to Get the New S.C.A.R. David Crane reviewed the new Colt Special Operations Capable Rifle (SCAR) and the post is chock full of information that you bullet-cultists will appreciate: ...It’s DR’s opinion that if the...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 12:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Burn your VFW cards; Vote Vets runs VFW - PAC????

Last night, we received an interesting email from Bev Perlson, who heads the Band of Mothers group. She's got an awesome email list that is good for keeping up on what's going on around the country. What was so disturbing was the email listed...

Published Thu, Oct 07 2010 12:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops, Pop Culture

Blog World!

It's hard for me to believe that the military track (#miltrack) is just a week away at Blog World and New Media Expo. We hope to have a good track for you, and there is still time to get that free membership. Just e-mail bwemil at cwtt and org as...

Published Wed, Oct 06 2010 11:35 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

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