November 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

A Simple Thank You....

Then I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, "Whom shall I send, and who will go for Us?" Then I said, "Here am I. Send me!" The managers at my job brought in cake yesterday for veterans as a token of their appreciation to those of...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2010 2:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

This Veteran's Day, show your thanks by supporting our troops

I am greatly honored to live in a country that appreciates our veterans as much as they do in this era (as we see from my colleague McQ's post, things weren't always this way). But at the same time, we owe it tou our veterans, and especially those...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2010 1:37 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Blackfive National Geographic Exclusive - Restrepo footage of SSG Sal Giunta

Wanted you to know that the television premiere of Sebastian Junger and Tim Hetherington's acclaimed film, Restrepo, is on Monday, November 29 at 9pm ET/PT. As you may know already, one of the prominently featured stories in Restrepo is that of Staff...

Published Thu, Nov 11 2010 1:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Fallen But Never Forgotten, Someone You Should Know, Film

On Veterans Daythank you, America

Forty some odd years ago, as a new lieutenant, I was in charge of a detachment sent to honor a soldier killed in Vietnam at his funeral. We practiced our routine, folding the flag and its presentation for hours the day before. We traveled the next day...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 10:02 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Veterans Day, From Afghanistan...

And a good Veterans Day to all of my brothers and sisters in arms out there! I got this last night, and needed to share it with you... Rick Waddell, a Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve, currently serving in Kabul, Afghanistan, is the author of In War's...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 8:02 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

To Our Veterans

Many words, and even a few profound thoughts, will be shared today. As the years go by, I've come to realize that the words that matter the most are the following, offered sincerely and simply to all those who have served or are serving in our armed...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 5:24 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Viet Nam Veterans Day - Veterans Day Part 2

[Repost from 2004] In honor of Veterans Day approaching, Seamus sent this recollection by Marine (ret.) Major Philip Seymour. Seymour was a Sergeant in Charlie Co, 1/1, in October, 1967. The action he that writes about happened in Quang Tri, Viet Nam...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 4:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Marine Corps Quotes

Many of my friends are Marines. To them, honor, courage, and commitment wasn't something they cast aside when they fulfilled their enlistment. They do what they say they will do, when they say they will do it. They improvise, adapt, and overcome....

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 7:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

The Continuing Mental Illness of Satan's Handmaidens....

How monumentally stupid do you have to be to get tenure and teach at a university? I ask this because one of the few professors who has evidently either not met the Dark Lord or is immune to the corruption of the Dark Lord, Penelope Blake encountered...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 7:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Caring For The Defenders

Marine Corps to become US Foreign Legion

Well it's an idea of mine. Now everyone just relax and save the "keep your filthy hands off of my beloved Corps" howls while I explain. Right now we have the most experienced set of combat leaders we have probably ever had. They have been...

Published Wed, Nov 10 2010 12:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Happy Birthday, Marines

The Commandant's message remembers all Marines, but focuses special attention on the Marine who fought in Korea. You may also be interested in Hulu's new 'patriotism channel,' which includes the stories of Medal of Honor recipients. The...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 9:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders, Video Channels, Thank You, Internet!

No charges over destroying CIA Waterboarding tapes

WASHINGTON — A federal prosecutor will not bring criminal charges against any of the Central Intelligence Agency officers involved in destroying videotapes depicting the brutal interrogation of Al Qaeda detainees, the Justice Department said on Tuesday...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 6:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Pentagon's precious 'diversity' now affecting the SEALs

The Navy Times reports that Naval Special Warfare is trying to boost the amount of minorities in the SEALs: The Naval Special Warfare Center is embarking on new marketing and awareness campaigns to reach more minority candidates who have the best odds...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 4:50 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Missile launch off Cali coast

OK I've been waiting for a good explanation of this and all I'm hearing is crickets, WTF? It is certainly a pretty damn big missile of some sort. I think the best case scenario is some Navy LT screwed the pooch and sent up something he shouldn't...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 1:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Living Marine nominated for the Medal of Honor

We went decades without awarding a MoH to a living recipient. We will soon see SSG Sal Giunta change that and he will likely be joined by others including Marine CPL Dakota Meyer. With no air or artillery support, the Marines of Embedded Training Team...

Published Tue, Nov 09 2010 12:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

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