April 2011 - BlackFive - The Network of Care

Ask an Infantryman: Gym Ettiquette

Infantrymen, Your counsel has been requested yet again: Dear Uber Pig: This morning I was at the gym, doing my normal workout on the Elliptical machine. So this relatively good looking young lady hops on the treadmill in front of me, and I notice she...

Published Wed, Apr 06 2011 11:00 AM by BLACKFIVE

The 943rd Rescue Group to the Rescue

Longtime B5.net pal, Eggs, sends this one: Air-rescue team members who saved three survivors of a sheriff's helicopter crash Jan. 31 received the Public Safety Achievement Medal from Pima County Sheriff Clarence Dupnik on Thursday. Standing next to...

Published Fri, Apr 08 2011 4:16 AM by BLACKFIVE

Please Vote For Cooking with the Troops!

Cooking with the Troops is up for charity of the month at Think Geek. Please go vote for us, and ask/beg/whine/cajole/whatever everyone you know or meet to please do the same. This would be a huge help for us as we try to do even more this year than we...

Published Sat, Apr 09 2011 10:00 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Thoughs of Suicide -- Prevention

This is for those out there who are having a rough time. Those who are not just walking into dark places of the mind, but living there. Those who have seen and done much, and are now having trouble in life. Too many of you have lately left this world...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2011 1:36 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Caring For The Defenders

Happy Birthday, Submariners!

WASHINGTON (NNS) -- Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON)(SS/SW) Rick D. West released the following Submarine birthday message to the Fleet April 11: "For 111 years, our Submarine Force has been protecting America's interests around...

Published Mon, Apr 11 2011 7:41 AM by BLACKFIVE

NATO, Libya. Russia, China oh my

Had a good talk with Frank Gaffney yesterday about all the good things going on a round the world and the peace dividend we can reap by slashing defense budgets during this time of stability. Today's Featured Interview: Is NATO unraveling? Listen...

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 1:20 AM by BLACKFIVE

Whiskey Tango Foxtrot, Army?

"Army scraps $600,000 project to put toad art at bus depot." The headline doesn't do it justice. It's not just a toad. It's a fairy riding a toad. You've got to see the picture to get the full effect. So, was this some sort of...

Published Thu, Apr 21 2011 9:32 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Current Affairs

The ANZAC Day tradition - Lest we forget

There is NO greater ally of the USA than Australia. Some may say other countries, however, Australia has been should to shoulder with the US in every major conflict. Many say they will fight with us, Australia does it. Anzac is there to remind us of the...

Published Sun, Apr 24 2011 8:46 AM by BLACKFIVE

Gitmo Leaks and Torture Talk

Me against a fun loving peace guy and Alyona about the horrendous, egregious & heinous things we have done not done at Gitmo. There is plently of misinformation bandied about by the left and much of it is on display here. Gitmo is a model of an enemy...

Published Mon, Apr 25 2011 6:56 PM by BLACKFIVE

Tartan Day - The Hagis!

One often yearns For the land of Burns. The only snag is The haggis. What the hell is that?! Traditional Haggis consists of sheep heart, liver and lungs (and sometimes tongue or whatever is left over), and it's cooked with oatmeal and onions inside...

Published Tue, Apr 05 2011 11:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Red River Rescue

The USCG is partnering with local, state and feds to help with the Red River flooding. All photos are from U.S. Coast Guard Petty Officer 3rd Class David Weydert and Petty Officer 3rd Class Seth Johnson: Flood waters overflowing from the banks of the...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2011 3:10 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Picture of the Week

Godspeed Sergeant Major Bobby Orr

Death catches us all, and sometimes in unexpected ways and places. Go over to This ain't Hell and read Jonn's post about this remarkable man who left us far too soon. Godspeed, and may the light shine down on your family and those you leave behind...

Published Tue, Apr 12 2011 8:21 AM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Fallen But Never Forgotten

The Amazon Legion

Well, we talked a bit about it a while back, but Tom Kratman's book The Amazon Legion is now for sale. Pity that Toni wouldn't let him go with The Amazon's Right *** (scroll down), but... *G* Rather than pull up my writing about Tom and the...

Published Wed, Apr 13 2011 9:14 PM by BLACKFIVE

Filed under: Books

Navy lasers and pirates

Well this could be fun. NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — A ship-based laser tested by the Navy's research arm could put the heat on Somali pirates. The Navy for the first time last week successfully tested a solid-state high-energy laser from a ship. The beam...

Published Thu, Apr 14 2011 6:13 AM by BLACKFIVE

NATO powers- not so powerful minus US

I praised the Tripartite Alliance of America, Britain & France yesterday as a reminder to the rest of the world that liberal western democracies still rule. Or at least will speak with one voice against tyranny and in favor of liberty. Or at least...

Published Sat, Apr 16 2011 2:19 AM by BLACKFIVE

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