December 2010 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Jumping into Big Blue

Ever wondered what it'd be like to parachute into one of the largest college football stadiums in the world, with 113,000 cheering on your landing? Well, it's exactly like this. The jump was made earlier this season by Sgt. Adam Sniffen from the...

Published Wed, Dec 15 2010 11:14 PM by BLACKFIVE

Kathy Champion, VII

Don't forget to vote for Kathy Champion! (I have been reminded that I forgot to remind you yesterday.)

Published Thu, Dec 16 2010 2:48 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

The DADT repeal isnt dead yet...

It’s being entertained that Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will pull a fast one and get the DADT repeal voted on again in the early morning on this Saturday The battle to appeal the Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is ever lingering in the area. I don’t think...

Published Thu, Dec 16 2010 9:56 PM by BLACKFIVE

Spirit of America in Afghanistan

There are plenty of non-profits who do great things for our troops, but there is one that makes a powerful & direct impact to the war effort in theater, Spirit of America. They just infiltrated two operatives to help the Marines in Helmand engage...

Published Fri, Dec 17 2010 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Home for Christmas - A POW in 1969

Via Seamus, the following story comes from the book NOT AS LEAN, NOT AS MEAN, STILL A MARINE: Even More Sea Stories: HOME FOR CHRISTMAS Nothing crushes your spirit more effectively than solitary confinement. Having no one else to rely on, to share confidences...

Published Sun, Dec 19 2010 9:52 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military

Congratulations Gina!

I hope that most of you know Gina Elise of Pin-Ups for Vets. What some of you may not know is that she is due some congratulations as a result of a recent trip to Chicago. You see, Gina was invited to be an audience member at the Oprah show, and the reason...

Published Wed, Dec 01 2010 2:05 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Does Your Deployed Soldier Know This Dog?

[Disclaimer: Once owned a Black Yukon Canadian Wolf. Best. Dog. Ever!] This is the story of Atticus. According to an animal shelter, a Soldier deployed to Afghanistan and left his dog with his mom. The dog ended up in the animal shelter. Not long ago...

Published Thu, Dec 02 2010 4:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Bombing Fails & Bombing Interruptus

The latest attempt to minimize the actual threat we face from radicalized Islamists here in America is that the FBI entraps them into doing things they would otherwise never have done. Juicebox Mafia member Adam Serwer takes a stab at it here. A plot...

Published Fri, Dec 03 2010 1:17 AM by BLACKFIVE

PARALLEL PANORAMA

(Click on phot for larger view) A U.S. Army paratrooper is parallel to the ground following the opening shock of his parachute after jumping from a UH-60M Black Hawk helicopter during rotary-wing airborne exercises on Fort Bragg, N.C., Dec. 2, 2010. The...

Published Sat, Dec 04 2010 6:50 PM by BLACKFIVE

Kathy Griffin, Keeping It Classy....

I think the USO ought to do a touch more research before chossing who they book for the shows the troops see while serving in far away places. Seems that Kathy Griffin ran out of things to say, so she forgot to just not say anything at all. Divas |Divas...

Published Mon, Dec 06 2010 2:24 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders, Bust Their Chops

Kathy Champion: Closing

Just a reminder to vote for Kathy Champion, and her charity that provides service animals to veterans who need them. She is still behind in total votes, but is closing on the leaders thanks to your support. Keep it up!

Published Tue, Dec 21 2010 12:03 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Major troop movement through DFW for Xmas

Reader and Soldier's Mom Val sends this. "Was on the USO/DFW Airport Facebook page -- they have 2500 that's right -- 2500 troops coming through tonight on their way home for Christmas. If you live in that area, please go out and help thank...

Published Tue, Dec 21 2010 5:51 AM by BLACKFIVE

Xmas Zombie Survival

I sent this to Matty O in Florida, but you should enjoy the fun as well. PinkFive and lil B5 should benefit from tip #4. Boy the presents you get, first a meat gingerbread house, then railgun catapults, now zombies. Merry Christmas all y'all, I'm...

Published Thu, Dec 23 2010 4:02 AM by BLACKFIVE

Merry Christmas, and Bless All of you...

Short, simple and sweet... Merry Christmas to all of our readers out there- may you all have a fantastic family time this season. We truly appreciate you all for your support of our Brothers and Sisters In Arms. The song here isn't quite 'holiday...

Published Fri, Dec 24 2010 12:08 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Thank You, Internet!

Vietnam veterans of the NFL

Rocky Bleier: Drafted in the 16th round of the 1968 NFL draft, Bleier figured that he would be sent to the National Guard or Reserves like many of the other NFL draftees, but he was instead sent to Vietnam with the 196th Light Infantry Brigade. Bleier...

Published Sun, Dec 26 2010 11:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

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Jumping into Big Blue

Kathy Champion, VII

The DADT repeal isnt dead yet...

Spirit of America in Afghanistan

Home for Christmas - A POW in 1969

Congratulations Gina!

Does Your Deployed Soldier Know This Dog?

Bombing Fails & Bombing Interruptus

PARALLEL PANORAMA

Kathy Griffin, Keeping It Classy....

Kathy Champion: Closing

Major troop movement through DFW for Xmas

Xmas Zombie Survival

Merry Christmas, and Bless All of you...

Vietnam veterans of the NFL