February 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Book review- "The Secret Soldier" by Alex Berenson

Elise Cooper for BLACKFIVE. Alex Berenson’s latest novel, The Secret Soldier, is a gripping tale and might be Berenson’s finest work to date. The novel examines the issue of mortality, power, and succession of leadership. King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia...

Published Wed, Feb 16 2011 11:46 PM by BLACKFIVE

Guest Post: The War Against Mesothelioma

A gentleman named Timothy Elliot wrote today to ask for an opportunity to address veterans in the audience about Mesothelioma: a kind of cancer that often afflicts veterans because of exposure to asbestos. That piece, "The War Against Mesothelioma...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 8:42 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Caring For The Defenders

U.S. Marine Sergeant Jonathon Blank - Someone You Should Know

At Soldiers' Angels Germany is the story of Marine Sergeant Jonathon Blank: When the Camp Pendleton-based 1st Reconnaissance Battalion received orders to deploy to Afghanistan, Sgt. Jonathon Blank could have stayed home. He was close to finishing...

Published Thu, Feb 17 2011 11:17 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

Support Big Sarge

A good dude is having a tough time and a bunch of other good folks are helping him out. Support Big Sarge.

Published Sat, Feb 19 2011 4:40 AM by BLACKFIVE

FIGHTVILLE

Some of you old timers around here will remember a documentary about the earlier days of OIF called "Gunner Palace". It's director, Michael Tucker, has finished a new film about MMA that will premiere in Austin in March. It is titled "FIGHTVILLE"...

Published Mon, Feb 21 2011 12:34 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Film

Somali Pirates Execute Americans

Okay, so we had four American missionaries floating around on a yahct in well known pirate infested waters. Dumb idea? Yes. Deserve to die? No. Yesterday, the four American missionaries were murdered by the Somalis (AP Article): Four Americans taken hostage...

Published Mon, Feb 21 2011 11:37 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Current Affairs

Former Navy Pilots shoot down Politically Correct Aviation History Timeline

Wow. Go read this article by Rowan Scarborough at the Washington Times and let us know what you think. Here's a taste: ...The foundation‘s official history slide show featured four “firsts” for women, such as the first female operations officer in...

Published Tue, Feb 22 2011 11:28 PM by BLACKFIVE

Rummy back pummeling the press

Do you miss Rumsfeld's press briefings like I do? They were some of the best television ever produced as he took the jackals and beat them like wet dogs in a dry house. Today's misbehaving hound is Andrea Mitchell. She seems to have thought she...

Published Wed, Feb 23 2011 12:55 PM by BLACKFIVE

Prediction I hope is wrong

The entire Middle East is catching fire, and it was unlikely that some Iraqis wouldn't find a reason to join. They have some pretty serious protests underway about government services, but there is one thing that makes me nervous. Police used stun...

Published Fri, Feb 25 2011 3:31 AM by BLACKFIVE

Someone You Should Know: Sergeant Matthew DeYoung

Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Isaiah 6:8 I flew my flag at half staff yesterday not just because this one is local, but it inspired me want to pass along this story...

Published Sun, Feb 27 2011 4:58 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Someone You Should Know

US Army Captain D.J. Skelton - Someone You Should Know

DoD Photo By Fred W. Baker III, American Forces Press Service "I wanted to return to my men. The fact is .. .they never quit on me, and I wasn't going to give up my fight and quit." - US Army Captain DJ Skelton on returning to command after...

Published Mon, Feb 28 2011 1:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Someone You Should Know

Dumbest thing said yet about Muslim Brotherhood

And it's by our Director of National Intelligence FFS. During a House Intelligence Committee hearing Thursday, Director of National Intelligence James Clapper called Egypt's branch of the Muslim Brotherhood movement "largely secular."...

Published Thu, Feb 10 2011 5:18 AM by BLACKFIVE

Quick Thoughts On Egypt

While I normally stay away from public comments on intelligence matters, I do have a couple of comments that come after a well-wish comment. First, my best to the people of Egypt. You have what you asked for and the opportunity for freedom and a vastly...

Published Fri, Feb 11 2011 1:28 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Before You Head To The Range!

Via partner and friend Concrete Bob comes word that Federal is recalling Federal/American Eagle 45 ammo from some recent lots: Immediate Action Required Certain lots of recently manufactured 45 Auto ammunition may contain an incorrect propellant charge...

Published Fri, Feb 11 2011 8:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

Cat Sh!t One - First Episode Now Available

We've been fans of the trailers for the series for awhile now. Posted up a few of their vids and heard that the series was coming to Spike or G4 but hadn't seen anything. Saw this about ten days ago and should have posted it. I think it's...

Published Mon, Feb 14 2011 2:38 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Military, Video Channels, Military Humor, Military SciFi

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