January 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

In the Crosshairs- In the Crosshairs

I would have preferred to avoid this, but I refuse to be demonized by people with no shame. The shooter in Arizona was a crazy *** and yet many on the left used this horrific incident for political purposes. I have a website and a video series called...

Published Sun, Jan 09 2011 8:43 AM by BLACKFIVE

Book Recommendations - Brent Weeks

With the heavy topics we've covered in the last few days, I thought I'd post up on something a bit different... While I usually read a few books per week (it's how I wind down), I don't normally read fanstasy and science fiction. I have...

Published Mon, Jan 10 2011 1:39 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Saying "Godspeed..." and "Semper Fi..."

"Sergeant Garrett Misener was the epitome of a combat Marine whose extensive knowledge of warfare and strong leadership traits came from four combat deployments between Iraq and Afghanistan. You’ll be hard-pressed to find Marines of senior rank with...

Published Wed, Jan 12 2011 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

Book Review- Inner Circle by Brad Meltzer

Elise Cooper for BLACKFIVE Brad Meltzer’s latest book, The Inner Circle, blends historical facts with a fictional plot. He is at his best when he writes novels that center around historical events. The plot centers on a spy organization, the Culper Ring...

Published Fri, Jan 14 2011 4:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

The War against Ourselves

Amidst all the cries about a climate of hate and whether anti-government violence can ever be justified, it bears remembering that we formed this country with violence against a government and that we fought the bloodiest war in our history against ourselves...

Published Sun, Jan 16 2011 5:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Happy New Year To All Those Deployed

And of course, to all of you back here at home. This time of year? Well, isn't it RESOLUTION TIME? Or is that just too 1980's to do? This year, I resolve: 1. To make better resolutions 2. To help B5 continually improve this site 3. To make more...

Published Sun, Jan 02 2011 2:11 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs, Pop Culture

The Grapes

In the color-coordinated world of an aircraft carrier flight deck, those wearing the purple shirts are those guys and gals that take care of the fuel-related aspects of the carrier. Called the Grapes, these folks make sure the aircraft get the fuel they...

Published Mon, Jan 17 2011 1:44 AM by BLACKFIVE

Crusaders!

Seymour Hersh is on to us. He then alleged that Gen. Stanley McChrystal, who headed JSOC before briefly becoming the top U.S. commander in Afghanistan, and his successor, Vice Adm. William McRaven, as well as many within JSOC, "are all members of...

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 12:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Did You Study Abroad?

Ranger Up is taking pre-orders for it's latest shirts dedicated to OEF and OIF vets. Here's a sample for OEF: They are also taking pre-orders for a different kind of shirt: There are also versions for Soldiers and Marines.

Published Tue, Jan 18 2011 11:08 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Military Humor

"Women in combat" cage match- Uncle J v. Eve Chase

Smart money is on her, but this should be fun. Tonight on RT tv Genevieve Chase head of American Women Veterans and I will be discussing women in combat on the Alyona Show. Genevieve is a friend and someone I respect although we do have some excellent...

Published Wed, Jan 19 2011 2:56 AM by BLACKFIVE

SoA in WSJ

Great piece by the Wall Street Journal's Daniel Henninger on Spirit of America and their work helping the war effort.

Published Thu, Jan 20 2011 11:22 PM by BLACKFIVE

Some quality UJ hatin'

This is top notch hatin' and I just have to share. Thanks to Carrie for pointing it out. I think my remarks are being mis construed. Let me repeat what I wrote previously: The other thing I wish to dispel is the notion that somehow SF or SEAL units...

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 2:52 AM by BLACKFIVE

Jimbo In Combat - Little Big Horn

Published Fri, Jan 21 2011 7:25 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Military Humor, Jimbo in Combat, Photoshop

UFC- Fight for the Troops

This is just exactly what we are all about. Some mayhem in the cage and for an awesome cause. UFC- Fight for the troops. Spike assumes its fans are illiterate, so there is no text I can copy to tell you about the bouts, just a lot of flashing garbage...

Published Sat, Jan 22 2011 8:12 AM by BLACKFIVE

And the Winner is........

The referee stopped this bout midway through the first round when Mr. Yon not only failed to defend himself, but joined in beating himself senseless. The winner of the Internet Beat Down and still the undisputed champion of online snark, hyperbolic rhetoric...

Published Sun, Jan 23 2011 3:04 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Jimbo in Combat

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